Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 14 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Sukadev Pradhan & Ors., representing teaching and non‑teaching staff of Ayodhya Bidyapitha, Bansaria, Kendrapara.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and others.
- Counsel: Mr. K.K. Swain (Petitioners), Mr. T.K. Dash, AGA (State).
- Writ petition (W.P.(C) No.25798 of 2026, CNR No. ODHC010617042026) sought release of salary components pursuant to the Grant‑in‑Aid Order, 1994, citing the precedent of FAO No.509 of 2014 upheld by the Supreme Court.
- The Court heard arguments and disposed of the petition at the admission stage, without expressing any opinion on the merits.
Final Outcome
- The petition is dismissed at the admission stage.
- The Court directs the Director, Secondary Education, Odisha, Bhubaneswar (Opposite Party No.2) to consider the grievance as per Annexure‑5, in accordance with law and the referenced Supreme Court decision, within three months from receipt of a certified copy of this order and the writ petition.
- An urgent certified copy of the order is to be granted on proper application.
Topics: Salary Release, Education Sector, Court Order