Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 18 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Purnima Bhoi and another, represented by counsel Mr. S.K. Nath, filed W.P.(C) No.27266 of 2026 challenging Order No.2461 dated 14 September 2007 issued by opposite party No.3.
  • Opposite parties: State of Odisha and others, represented by ASC Mr. Surya Kanta Parhi.
  • The petition sought reinstatement in service and grant of service benefits, relying on precedent decisions: Banita Behera v. State of Odisha (RVWPET No.31 of 2025), Birendri Biswal v. State of Odisha (W.P.(C) No.16924 of 2026), and Manjulata Behera v. State of Odisha (W.P.(C) No.37539 of 2025).
  • Counsel argued that the earlier judgments require the impugned order to be set aside and the petitioners to be reinstated with a fresh decision on engagement.

Final Outcome

  • The Court set aside the impugned order and directed opposite party No.3 to reinstate the petitioners immediately upon receipt of the order.
  • Opposite party No.3 must comply within eight weeks and thereafter consider the legality of the petitioners' engagement in accordance with the Banita Behera decision.
  • An urgent copy of the order is to be issued as per procedural rules.

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