Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 23 June 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Ms. S. Chimanka (advocated by Babulu Nag) versus State of Odisha & Ors., including Opposite Party No.3.
- Nature of Proceeding: Writ Petition (Civil) seeking issuance of a rule nisi for mandamus/certiorari to obtain an engagement order for candidates whose names were published in the merit list dated 30‑09‑2025.
- Prayer: Issue a rule nisi directing opposite parties to show cause; if inadequate cause, make the rule nisi absolute and grant an engagement order to the petitioners.
- Representation: Petitioner filed a representation to Opposite Party No.3 (Annexure‑4) highlighting grievances; counsel for the State raised no objection to its consideration.
- Hearing: The matter was taken up in hybrid mode; counsel for both sides were heard and parties agreed to consider the representation.
Final Outcome
- The Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits, orders Opposite Party No.3 to consider the petitioner’s representation (Annexure‑4) in accordance with law within three (3) months from the date of production of the certified copy of this order.
- Consequently, the writ petition stands disposed; no further relief is granted beyond the directive to consider the representation.
Topics: Legal Procedure, State Recruitment