Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 12 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Harekrushna Mallik (advocated by Mr. K.K. Rout) filed WP(C) No.17469 of 2026 against Union of India and others, challenging a transfer order issued by the General Manager, HRM Department, Odisha Grameen Bank (Opposite Party No.4) dated 20‑05‑2026 (Ref. No. HRD/TRF/241(16)/2026‑27) that moved him from Deulia Branch, Mayurbhanj district to Sambalpur region.
- The petitioner alleged the transfer was arbitrary, unlawful, unreasonable, violated natural justice, and contravened Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution, and was contrary to the bank’s transfer policy (Annexure‑3).
- He filed a representation seeking reconsideration of the transfer on 24‑05‑2026 under Annexure‑5 series, but no decision had been rendered; he was already relieved from Baripada Branch and posted to Sambalpur.
- Opposite Party‑Bank contended that the petitioner had served 34 years in Baripada and over 25 years in his home district, asserting no illegality in the transfer.
Final Outcome
- The Court directed Opposite Party No.4 (Odisha Grameen Bank) to take a lawful decision on the petitioner’s 24‑05‑2026 representation within three weeks of receipt of this order.
- The petitioner must furnish a copy of this order along with his grievance petition to the bank for compliance.
- No coercive action may be taken against the petitioner until the bank’s decision is made.
- The writ petition is disposed of.
Topics: Transfer Order, Banking Law, Court Direction