Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 06 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Srikanta Jena & Anr., represented by Advocate Sanjay Kumar Parida, filed W.P.(C) No.20207 of 2026 seeking a direction to the Collector & District Magistrate, Bhadrak, to consider their grievance and to direct the CEO of Dhamra Port Company Ltd (Adani) to issue an engagement order after their selection as gangman supervisor in 2021.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha & others, including Collector & District Magistrate, Bhadrak (Opposite Party No.3) and Dhamra Port Company Ltd (Opposite Party No.4).
- The petitioners alleged that despite a valid selection process in 2021, no engagement order was issued and their representation dated 25.05.2026 to the Collector remained pending.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposed of the writ petition without adjudicating its merits.
- Petitioners are directed to file a fresh representation before the Collector & District Magistrate, Bhadrak, within one week, attaching all relevant documents.
- The Collector must pass a reasoned order in accordance with law within one month of receipt of the representation and provide a certified copy of the Court’s order to the petitioners.
Topics: Legal; Employment