Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 18 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Dushasan Rout, Junior Clerk, seeking grant of RACP/MACP benefits after completing 30 years of service.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and others; represented by Ms. U. Padhi, Assistant Sub-Collector.
- The petition was filed under W.P.(C) No.25207 of 2026, CNR No. ODHC010585892026.
- Counsel for petitioner: Mr. P.K. Routray; for the State: Ms. U. Padhi, ASC.
- The Court noted that the petitioner’s claim is covered by the precedent Ashok Kumar Mohapatra v. State of Odisha (OA No.1668 of 2017, affirmed by Supreme Court in SLP(c) No.15573 of 2020).
- The petitioner was directed to make a written representation to the District Education Officer, Jajpur (Office Permit No.3) within 15 days from the order date.
Final Outcome
- The Court permits the petitioner to submit his representation in writing within 15 days.
- Opposite Party No.3 must consider the representation within eight weeks, in accordance with law.
- The petitioner must serve a certified copy of this order along with his writ petition to Opposite Party No.3 at the time of submission.
- An urgent certified copy of the order is to be granted on proper application.
Topics: Employment Benefits, Judicial Order