IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

WA No.1400 of 2024

State of Odisha and others …. Appellants

Represented By Adv. –

Mr. J.K. Bal, AGA

-versus-

Prabhat Ranjan Behera …. Respondent

Represented By Adv. –

Mr. Ranjit Mohanty, Advocate

CORAM:

JUSTICE MANASH RANJAN PATHAK JUSTICE MRUGANKA SEKHAR SAHOO

ORDER

06.01.2026

(Hybrid Mode)

Order No.

I.A. No.3652 of 2024

02.

1. The appellants-State challenges the order dated 17.10.2023 passed in W.P.(C) No.33745 of 2023. The appeal has been filed

after brooking reported delay of 187 days.

2. Having gone through the reasons stated in the application explaining the delay in approaching this Court, we are satisfied that adequate reasons have been shown for condonation of delay. Otherwise it is brought to our notice that similar writ appeals have been disposed of in view of the amendment brought in Odisha Civil Services (Rehabilitation Assistance) Rules, 2020 in the year 2025,

by coordinate Bench.

3. Delay in filing the appeal is condoned. I.A. is favoured and

disposed of.

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4. The writ appeal has been filed by the appellants–State challenging order dated 17.10.2023 passed by the learned Single Judge in W.P.(C) No.33745 of 2023. The operative portion