IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.40234 of 2023

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

the Constitution of India, 1950.

………………

Tapan Kumar Moharana …. Petitioner

-versus-

State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties

For Petitioners : Ms. A. Mohapatra, Advocate

For Opp. Parties : Mr. C.K. Pradhan,

Addl. Government Advocate

PRESENT:

THE HONBLE JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY

Date of Hearing: 26.11.2025 and Date of Judgment: 26.11.2025

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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 challenging the order dtd.21.11.2023 so passed by Government-Opposite Party No.1 under Annexure-1. Vide the said order, claim of the Petitioner for being brought over to the work-charged establishment from the date similarly situated NMRs were so brought over vide office order dtd.25.08.2009 and 31.08.2009 under Annexures-7 & 8 was rejected.

4. It is the case of the Petitioner that the Petitioner was engaged as a NMR in the establishment of Opposite P