Venkateswara Educational Trust Writ Disposed, Decision Ordered

Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 08 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Venkateswara Educational Trust, Berhampur, Ganjam (educational institution).
• Opposite Parties: State of Odisha & Anr.; represented by AGA T.K. Dash.
• The petition arose from a notice dated 1 June 2026 (Annexure‑6) issued to the petitioner; the petitioner submitted a reply within the stipulated time but alleged that the authorities had not taken any decision.
• Counsel for petitioner: S.P. Rath; counsel for State: T.K. Dash.
• The matter was heard by Justice B. P. Routray, with Mr. S. Das noted.

Final Outcome

• The writ petition (W.P.(C) No.20291 of 2026) was disposed of at the admission stage, without any opinion on the merits.
• The Court directed the Principal of Autonomous College, Phulbani (O.P.No.2) to decide on the petitioner’s reply (Annexure‑7 & 8) in accordance with law within ten days of receipt of the certified copy of this order.
• An urgent certified copy of the order was ordered to be issued upon proper application.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Education