IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C ) No.29942 of 2023 In the matter of an application under Article-226 &

227 of the Constitution of India ………………

Rilu Naik Petitioner ….

-versus-

State of Odisha & Others …. Opposite Parties For Petitioner : Mr. J.R. Dash, Adv.

For Opp. Parties : M/s. S.P. Das, Addl. Standing Counsel Mr. D. Patnaik, Adv.

(for O.P. No.3)

PRESENT:

THE HONBLE MR.JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Date of Hearing: 07.04.2026 & Date of Judgment:07.04.2026

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Biraja Prasanna Satapathy, J

1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode.

2. Heard learned counsel appearing for the parties.

3. The present writ petition has been filed inter alia with the following prayer:-

It is, therefore prayed that Your Lordships may be graciously pleased to admit this writ application, issue notice of Rule-NISI calling upon the opposite parties to show cause as to why the order of superannuation as per Annexure-6 shall not be quashed and the petitioner shall not be re-instated in service with all benefits and upon their showing no cause or