IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.10820 of 2026 Paritosh Pradhan ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. -

Hrudananda Mohapatra -versus-

State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. - Mr. U.C.Jena, A.S.C.

CORAM:

THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR MOHAPATRA

ORDER

Order No. 15.04.2026

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

2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State-Opposite Parties.

Perused the writ application as well as the prayer made therein.

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

“It is therefore prayed that your Lordships shall be graciously pleased enough to admit the aforesaid writ petition, issue a writ in the nature of mandamus or any form of writ or writs issuing Rule NISI calling upon the Opposite Parties particularly the District Education Officer, Angul, Opposite Party No.3 to show cause as to why direction shall not be given to him to give appointment to the petitioner under the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme as per the OCS (RA) Rule, 1990 and OCS (RA) Amendment Rules, 2025 within a time stipu