Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 19 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Integrated Development Trust, Bolangir (Petitioner‑Institution) vs. State of Odisha and others (Opposition). Counsel for petitioner: Ms. Sonali Prusty; counsel for State: Mr. Siba Narayan Biswal; counsel for Director Medical Education & Training (DMET): Mr. Rajani Chandra Mohanty.
  • Nature of Proceeding: Writ Petition (W.P.(C) No. 19615 of 2026) seeking a No‑Objection Certificate (NOC) for nursing and allied courses for the academic session 2026‑27. The petitioner's application for NOC had been rejected due to deficiencies as per notifications dated 27 February 2026 and 9 June 2026.
  • Background: The Court, in an earlier order dated 29 July 2026 (W.P.(C) No. 8757 of 2026), directed the DMET to seek State Government clarification/approval for reconsideration of nursing institutions whose NOC/renewal applications were rejected. The State Government approved the reconsideration, issuing Letter No. 18434/MET dated 10 August 2026, directing the DMET to consider applications that rectify the identified deficiencies, including submission of a fire‑safety certificate, and to allow a 15‑day period for such consideration.
  • Key Observations:
  • The Court noted the DMET’s willingness to provide a 15‑day window for reconsideration if deficiencies are corrected.
  • Counsel for the petitioner suggested a shorter, 7‑day window for rectification; DMET counsel had no objection.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is disposed with the following directions:

1. The petitioner‑institution must rectify all deficiencies and submit complete documents to DMET between 17 August 2026 and 24 August 2026 (both dates inclusive, within official hours).

2. DMET shall reconsider the application by 11 September 2026 and publish the decision on the DMET website.

3. Institutions that have not filed any writ petitions but whose NOC applications were rejected under the 27 February 2026 and 9 June 2026 notifications are also eligible to avail this reconsideration opportunity.

4. The granted time‑period shall not be extended under any circumstances.

5. The petitioner‑institution must cooperate with any inspection/verification required for the grant of NOC.

6. An urgent certified copy of this order shall be issued on the same day upon proper application.

Topics: NOC Reconsideration, Nursing Education, Court Order