Orissa HC Issues Notice on Strike by Administrative Officers

The Orissa High Court has issued a notice to the state's Chief Secretary regarding a strike by administrative officers that took place in June 2023.

The strike was in protest of an assault on a senior official and to demand the arrest of a local BJP leader.

The court's action comes after a public interest litigation was filed by a social activist, Pratap Chandra Sahoo.

The strike caused a near standstill in the functioning of public offices, affecting the general public.

The petition argues that the strike was illegal and violated the Orissa Government Servants’ Conduct Rules, 1959, as well as Article 19(C) of the Constitution.

The court has asked the government to compile a report on the matter.