IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No. 45 of 2022

In the matter of an application under Articles 226 & 227 of the

Constitution of India.

………………

Samir Kumar Swain …. Petitioner

-versus-

State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties

For Petitioners : Mr. L. Pangari, Sr. Advocate

along with

Mr. S.K. Ojha, Advocate

For Opp. Parties : Mr. B. Nayak,

Addl. Govt. Advocate

Mr. B.K. Dash, Advocate

(Opp. Party Nos. 2 to 4)

PRESENT:

THE HON’BLE JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

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Date of Hearing: 04.08.2025 & Date of Judgment: 04.08.2025

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Biraja Prasanna Satapathy, J

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. Heard Mr. L. Pangari, learned Sr. Counsel appearing for the Petitioner along with Mr. S.K. Ojha, learned counsel, Mr. B. Nayak,

learned Addl. Govt. Advocate appearing for the State-Opp. Party and Mr. B.K. Dash, learned counsel appearing for Opp. Party Nos. 2 to 4.

3. Though the present writ petition was originally filed challenging order dtd.31.12.2021 so passed by the Govt.-Opp. Party No. 1 under Annexure-2, but it is fairl