IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.5252 of 2026 Lokanath Patra ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. -

Adnan Sarmadi -versus-

State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. – Sasmita Nayak, A.S.C.

CORAM:

THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA

ORDER

17.02.2026 Order No.

01. 1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Virtual /Physical Mode).

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner as well as learned Additional Standing Counsel appearing for the State- Opposite Parties. Perused the writ application as well as the documents annexed thereto.

3. The Petitioner has filed the present writ application with the following prayer:

“Therefore the petitioner most respectfully prays that Your Lordship would graciously be pleased to admit the case, call for the relevant records and after hearing may be pleased to:-

dated 08.09.2025/Annexure-7 in terms of the Amendment Rule 2025 within a stipulated time period.

(ii) direct Opp.party No.3 to issue appointment order and other consequential benefits in favor of the petitioner in terms of Annexure -6 wherein similarly situated persons are extended with Rehabilitation Appointment.

(iii) And pass any