Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 15 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petition filed by Pramila Devi Para Medical Training Institute, Daringbadi, Kandhamal, represented by Secretary Tanuja Sahu, seeking renewal of No Objection Certificate (NOC) for conducting the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course for Academic Session 2026‑27, after a rejection dated 11 September 2026 (Annexure‑7).
- The State of Odisha, represented by the Principal Secretary, Department of Health & Family Welfare and other respondents, opposed the petition.
- Counsel for the petitioner (Mr. M.K. Khuntia) and respondents (Mr. S.K. Jee, AGA; Mr. R.C. Mohanty, counsel) appeared before a bench of Justice B. P. Routray and Justice Savitri Ratho.
- An affidavit dated 12 October 2026 filed in WP(C) No.30355 of 2026 was admitted, stating that the admission deadline was extended to 31 October 2026 and that if the institute rectified the deficiencies within the stipulated period, its NOC renewal would be considered.
Final Outcome
- The Court permitted the institute to rectify all deficiencies identified by the authorities on or before 17 October 2026, peremptorily, with no further extension.
- If the institute complies by that date, the authorities must consider the renewal request and issue a positive decision on or before 27 October 2026.
- The writ petition was disposed of with an order to issue an urgent certified copy on proper application.
Topics: Legal; Education Regulation