IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
R.K. PATTANAIK
Idris Ali Khan – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. petitioners seek regularization of services. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. details of employment and assignments of petitioners. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 3. state opposes regularization, citing temporary status. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 4. arguments from both parties regarding regularization. (Para 7 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 5. legal precedents regarding regularization considered. (Para 11 , 12) |
| 6. discussion on the implications of long service and legality. (Para 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 7. court’s consideration of petitioners' continuous service. (Para 18 , 19) |
| 8. court orders regularization process to be initiated. (Para 20) |
JUDGMENT :
R.K. Pattanaik, J.
1. Though separately heard, both the writ petitions are clubbed together since identical question is involved for determination, hence, are disposed of by the following common judgment.
2. The writ petitions are filed by the petitioners seeking regularization of their services as Assistant Software Engineers in Home (Election) Department, Government of Odisha in the scale of pay of Rs. 9,300/- to Rs. 34, 800/- with grade pay of Rs. 4,200/- w.e.f. 2nd June, 2014 on the date completing six years ofservice with consequential benefits in view of the resolution dated 15th Fe
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The court emphasized that long uninterrupted service in governmental roles, despite initial irregular appointments, warrants consideration for regularization in accordance with established legal prec....
Regularization of services for employees who have served for over ten years is a right that must be considered by the state, provided there are no valid objections, and the state must adhere to its o....
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The court emphasized the need for regularization of employees appointed irregularly but possessing the prescribed qualifications and working against sanctioned posts, in line with previous judgments.
Prolonged service of over ten years without legal hindrance can qualify employees for regularization, regardless of the initial nature of their appointments.
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