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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
V.NARASINGH
K. Tapas Kumar Behera – Appellant
Versus
MD. O.H.P.C. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. challenge to the bond execution (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. common issue identification (Para 3 , 4 , 9) |
| 3. arguments on bond enhancement validity (Para 12 , 16 , 23) |
| 4. enforceability of employment contracts (Para 24 , 25 , 28) |
| 5. restoration of original bond terms (Para 35 , 38) |
| 6. court's final disposition order (Para 39 , 40 , 41) |
JUDGMENT :
V. Narasingh, J.
1. This Writ Petition has been filed challenging the order dated 17.09.2009 vide Annexure-4 directing execution of second bond for Rs.1,50,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousands) and the agreement vide Annexure-5.
2. Batch of Writ Petitions were filed by the different Petitioners assailing the decision of Odisha Hydro Power Corporation Limited (herein after referred to as “OHPC”) whereby the Petitioners were compelled to deposit an amount of Rs.1,50,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Fifty Thousands) each towards Bond amount in terms of the Bond they executed at the time of their engagement in Corporation, as they have got better service opportunity in other places to work and wanted to resign from OHPC before the completion of agreed bond period of three years, in the face of earlier agreement at Annexure-3 stipulating that the Petitio
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