IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C ) No.20863 of 2025

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

the Constitution of India, 1950.

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Lingaraj Choudhury …. Petitioner

-versus-

State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties

For Petitioners : Mr. R. Achary, Advocate

For Opp. Parties: : Mr. M.R. Mohanty,

Addl. Govt. Advocate

PRESENT:

THE HONBLE JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

Date of Hearing: 04.09.2025 and Date of Judgment: 04.09.2025

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Biraja Prasanna Satapathy, J

1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid

Arrangement (Virtual/Physical) Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Parties.

3. The present Writ Petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:-

“It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that Hon'ble Court graciously be pleased to:

Admit the Writ Petition, And Issue an appropriate Writ of like nature and Direction(s) to quash the disciplinary proceedings instituted against the petitioner vide Memorandum No. 8860 dated 12.07.2013 by the Opp. Party No. on the grounds of inordinate delay in completion of proceedings in the interests of justice in the prevailing circumstances.