RAMNATH MOHAPATRA PRABHAKAR SABAT, J.RANI, A.TANDIA, C.R.PARIDA vs STATE OF ODISHA — WP(C)/18397/2026

Case under Constitution of India, 1950 Section 226,227. Disposed: Contested--Disposed Off on 19th June 2026.

Case disposed

CNR: ODHC010448272026

e-Filing Number

17-06-2026

Filing Number

WP(C)/26772/2026

Filing Date

17-Jun-2026

Registration No

WP(C)/18397/2026

Registration Date

18-Jun-2026

Judge

Mr. Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy

Coram

Mr. Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy

Bench Type

Single Bench

Category

SERVICE MATTERS ( 31 )

Sub-Category

CONDITION OF SERVICE ( 7 )

Judicial Branch

Civil Section

Decision Date

19-Jun-2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--Disposed Off

Last updated 20-Jun-2026

Acts & Sections

Constitution of India, 1950 Section 226,227

Petitioner(s)

  1. 1.RAMNATH MOHAPATRA PRABHAKAR SABAT, J.RANI, A.TANDIA, C.R.PARIDA

Respondent(s)

  1. 1.STATE OF ODISHA

  2. 2.COMMISSIONER CUM SECRETARY,SCHOOL AND MASS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ,BHUBANESWAR

  3. 3.ADDITIONAL SECRETARY,SCHOOL AND MASS EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ,BHUBANESWAR

  4. 4.DIRECTOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION,BHUBANESWAR

  5. 5.COLLECTOR,RAYAGADA

  6. 6.DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER,RAYAGADA

  7. 7.BLOCK EDUCATION OFFICER,PADMPUR,RAYAGADA

Case History

  1. Case disposedDisposed

  2. 19-Jun-2026

    Mr. Justice Biraja Prasanna SatapathyView PDF

    The High Court of Orissa disposed of petitioner Ramnath Mohapatra's writ petition challenging a transfer order issued by the District Education Officer, Rayagada. The petitioner argued the transfer was improper as he was retiring in September 2027 and violated GA Department guidelines. Rather than quash the order, the Court directed the petitioner to file a fresh representation before the State within two weeks with supporting documents, requiring the State to decide within two weeks thereafter, while maintaining status-quo until a decision is rendered. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

  3. 19-Jun-2026

    Fresh Admission

    Mr. Justice Biraja Prasanna Satapathy

  4. 17-Jun-2026

    Case filed

    Registration No. WP(C)/18397/2026

casestatus.in Summary

The High Court of Orissa disposed of petitioner Ramnath Mohapatra's writ petition challenging a transfer order issued by the District Education Officer, Rayagada. The petitioner argued the transfer was improper as he was retiring in September 2027 and violated GA Department guidelines. Rather than quash the order, the Court directed the petitioner to file a fresh representation before the State within two weeks with supporting documents, requiring the State to decide within two weeks thereafter, while maintaining status-quo until a decision is rendered. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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