Sai Ram Agency Dismissed; OSRTC Review Ordered

Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 05.08.2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: M/s Sai Ram Agency, a proprietary concern, represented by Advocate U.K. Panda.
• Opposite Parties: Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) and others, represented by Advocate S.R. Pattnaik.
• The dispute arose from a vehicle‑hire agreement (Annexure‑3) between the petitioner and the District Manager of OSRTC (Opposite Party No.3), valid until 5 Nov 2026.
• The District Manager ceased accepting the hire service without formally cancelling the agreement, prompting the petitioner’s representation (Annexure‑5) before the authority.

Final Outcome

• The writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage; the Court does not express any opinion on the merits.
• The District Manager (Opposite Party No.3) is directed to consider the petitioner’s grievance in accordance with law within two weeks of receiving a certified copy of this order and the petition.
• An urgent certified copy of the order is to be issued upon proper application.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Transport Services