IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C). No. 17490 of 2010

(An Application under Articles 226 & 227 of the Constitution

of India)

Rasmita Sahani ...… Petitioner

-Versus-

A.D.M., Cuttack & Others .... Opposite Parties

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For Petitioner : Ms. B.K.Pattnaik, Advocate,

For Opp. Party : Mr. S.S.Routray, ASC

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CORAM:

JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

JUDGMENT

3^rd December, 2025

SASHIKANTA MISHRA, J.

The petitioner questions the correctness of order

dated 09.09.2010 passed by the Sub-Collector, Sadar,

Cuttack in Misc. Case No. 5 of 2008.

2. The short facts of the case are that the petitioner had submitted her candidature for engagement as Anganwadi Worker pursuant to advertisement dated 17.04.2008

issued by the CDPO, Mahanga. In the selection process that followed, the petitioner was found to have secured the highest marks among all candidates and was therefore, recommended for selection. One of the candidates, namely, Jayanti Maharana questioned the selection of the petitioner by filing an appeal before the Sub-Collector, Sadar being AWC Misc. Appeal Case No. 5 of 2008. Said appeal was disposed of by order dated