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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
SASHIKANTA MISHRA
Trinath Shakti Group (SHG) – Appellant
Versus
State of Odisha – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. writ application filed challenging order. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. appellate authority confirmed disengagement of petitioner. (Para 3) |
| 3. opposite parties oppose petitioner’s claims. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 4. petitioner's arguments focus on procedural violations. (Para 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 5. opposite parties argue no enforceable right exists. (Para 12 , 13 , 14) |
| 6. court confirms legal and procedural compliance. (Para 15 , 16 , 17) |
| 7. court emphasizes the need for proper authorization. (Para 18 , 19) |
| 8. limited representation accepted; procedural integrity maintained. (Para 20 , 21) |
| 9. court finds no grounds for interference. (Para 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 10. writ petition dismissed. (Para 25) |
JUDGMENT :
SASHIKANTA MISHRA, J.
1. This writ application has been filed by the petitioner, Trinath Shakti Group (SHG), assailing the order dated 14.10.2025 passed by the Director, ICDS & Social Welfare, Women and Child Development Department, Government of Odisha, whereby the appeal preferred by the petitioner was rejected and the order of the Collector, Bhadrak dated 20.09.2019, disengaging the petitioner from the preparation and supply of Take Home Ration (THR/Chhatua) under the Chandbali-II ICDS Project,
Engagement of Self Help Groups for supply of Take Home Ration is governed by administrative guidelines, and lack of renewal does not constitute an enforceable right, nor does it require a prior notic....
The court determined that the decision to rescind the Petitioner’s contract violated natural justice by not providing an opportunity to respond to allegations, necessitating adherence to procedural g....
The engagement of a suitable self-help group for supplying THR must justify the exclusion of previously recommended candidates based on rational and documented criteria.
A Self-Help Group's claim of unfair supply discontinuation was dismissed as they failed to comply with contract terms, affirming the authority of the Child Development Project Officer in this context....
Disengagement from government projects must respect natural justice and existing contractual rights; SHG re-engagement is subject to compliance with specified guidelines and conditions.
Administrative actions affecting rights must adhere to natural justice principles, ensuring affected parties are given a fair opportunity to be heard before decisions are made.
The court reinforced that compliance with procedural directives is mandatory in selection processes, emphasizing the principles of natural justice and fair hearing.
The administrative engagement of Women's Self Help Groups in public procurement is policy-driven; no legal entitlement exists to continuous participation without performance assessments.
Authority must comply with the principles of natural justice by providing an opportunity to be heard before making adverse decisions affecting rights previously established.
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