Pragati Bhal v. State Of Odisha

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK

W.P.(C) No.31397 of 2022 Pragati Bhal ....

Petitioner Mr. S.K. Baral, Advocate -versus1. State of Odisha

2. The Sub-Collector, Kendrapara

3. Child Development Project Officer, Pattamundai

4. Pranati Kumari Dash

5. Jhilima Sethy

6. Barsha Baishakhi Khatua ....

Opp. Parties Mr. R.N. Mishra, Addl. Government Advocate

CORAM:

JUSTICE S.K. SAHOO

ORDER

28.11.2022 01.

Order No.

This matter is taken up through Hybrid Arrangement (Video Conferencing/Physical Mode).

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner Pragati Bhal challenging the rejection of her candidature for the post of Anganwadi Worker for Bilapokhariapada

// 2 // Anganwadi Centre under Pattamundai ICDS.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that since as per the guidelines for Anganwadi Workers dated 02.05.2007 framed by the Government of Odisha, Women and Children Development Department, A.D.M. is the Appellate Authority for hearing the complaints regarding selection of Anganwadi Workers, he wants to prefer an appeal and therefore, permission may be granted to withdraw the writ petition.

Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of giving liberty to the petitioner to approach the Appellate Authority.

Issue urgent certified copy as per Rules.

( S.K. Sahoo) Judge RKM