WP(C)/23021/2026 of CHITTA RANJAN NAYAK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

ORDER

11.09.2026

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement.

2. The present writ petition has been filed by the Petitioners challenging the alleged illegal construction of a Kalyan Mandap over Gochhar land pertaining to Khata No.1159, Plot No. 189, Kissam-Gochhar, Mouza-Pankapal, Tahasil-Kujang, District-Jagatsinghpur, by the Opposite Parties. It is alleged that the construction has been undertaken illegally and without proper verification/inspection of the nature and status of the land in question.

3. Heard learned counsel for both the parties.

4. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and upon consideration of the averments made in the Writ Petition, this Court is not inclined to entertain the Writ Petition at this Digitally Signed Signed by: SIPUN BEHERA Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 11-Sep-2026 16:40:26 Signature Not Verified

stage. However, in the interest of justice, the Petitioners are at liberty to approach the Collector, Jagatsinghpur, by filing a fresh application/representation along with all relevant documents, raising their grievances with regard to the alleged construction over the aforesaid Gochhar land.

5. If such application/representation is filed within fifteen days from today, the Collector, Jagatsinghpur, shall consider and dispose of the same, after affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to all concerned parties, in accordance with law, by passing a reasoned and speaking order, within a further period of fifteen days from the date of presentation of the application/representation.

6. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the claims of the parties and the Collector shall take an independent decision in accordance with law.

7. With the aforesaid liberty and direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of.

8. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules.

(Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge

Sipun Digitally Signed Signed by: SIPUN BEHERA Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 11-Sep-2026 16:40:26 Signature Not Verified