Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 29 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Dr. Digambar Naik, represented by Advocate Mr. S. Senapati.
  • Opposite Parties: State of Odisha & Others, represented by Mr. S.P. Das, ASC.
  • Petition (WP(C) No. 15282 of 2026) seeks regularisation of service from the date of initial contractual appointment, grant of regular increments, inclusion under OCS (Pension) Rules, 1992 and GPF (O) Rules, 1938, and other service financial benefits.
  • Petitioner submitted a representation (Annexure‑7) to the State, alleging no action taken.
  • The petition prayed for a Rule Nisi and, alternatively, an absolute rule directing the State to regularise his service and benefits.

Final Outcome

  • The Court, without expressing opinion on merits, orders the State of Odisha to decide on the petition in accordance with law within three (3) months from receipt of this order and to communicate the result to the petitioner.
  • The writ petition is disposed of following this directive.

Topics: Service Regularisation, Public Employment