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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
DIXIT KRISHNA SHRIPAD, CHITTARANJAN DASH
State of Odisha – Appellant
Versus
Ranjan Kumar Rout – Respondent
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| 1. judgment on appeal process and delay in filing. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. long-term employees deserve consideration in regularisation. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. state cannot exploit employees without sanctioned posts. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. no misdirection in law by the learned single judge. (Para 8) |
| 5. writ appeal dismissed; compliance directed. (Para 9) |
JUDGMENT :
Chittaranjan Dash, J.
1. This intra-court appeal is directed against the judgment and order dated 20.12.2023 passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C) No.15096 of 2014, whereby the writ petition filed by the present respondent was allowed and the Appellants were directed to consider and grant the benefit of regularisation in favour of the writ petitioner, holding that the rejection of his claim for regularisation was unsustainable in law.
2. In view of the order dated 02.12.2025 passed by this Court, it is noted that pursuant to the conditional order earlier passed, the appellants-State have deposited the cost of Rs.1,00,000/- with the Odisha State Legal Services Authority (OSLSA). The said compliance having been made, and the cause shown by the appellants for the delay in preferring the writ appeal is accepted. Consequently, the d
Regularisation may be granted to long-serving employees in irregular appointments, affirming constitutional principles that prevent exploitation and ensure fairness in employment practices.
Long-term, continuous service in sanctioned posts must be considered for regularisation as per judicial precedents, regardless of procedural irregularities.
The court ruled that employees employed for lengthy periods cannot be denied regularization of service, emphasizing principles of fairness and equality under the Constitution.
Long continuous service (>10 years) as daily wagers on perennial essential duties entitles regularization consideration despite irregular initial engagement; distinguishes irregular from illegal appo....
The court reaffirmed that long-serving employees, despite irregular appointments, are entitled to regularization, emphasizing the importance of continuity of service without considering minor lapses ....
Long-term employees performing essential and continuous functions may claim regularization after a decade of service, despite previous procedural irregularities.
The court ruled that long-serving contractual employees cannot be denied regularization based solely on contractual labels, emphasizing fair treatment under constitutional principles.
Long-serving employees in essential roles are entitled to consideration for regularization despite initial irregular appointments, ensuring fairness and adherence to constitutional principles.
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