WP(C)/25957/2026 of AJAYA KUMAR MISHRA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

ORDER

11.09.2026

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State.

3. The petitioner is aggrieved by the alleged refusal of the registering authority to accept the sale deed proposed to be submitted by him for registration. No reason has been indicated. In fact, the document itself appears to have not been accepted.

4. This Court has time and again held that the registering authority being a functionary under the statute cannot refuse to accept a document submitted for registration, though the decision whether to register it or not can be taken by him.

5. In such view of the matter, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the District Registrar, Khandagiri to accept the sale deed Ajaya Kumar Mishra .… Petitioner Represented by

Mr. A.P. Bose, Advocate

-Versus-

State of Odisha & Others .… Opp. Parties Represented by

Mr. D. Lenka, AGA Order No.

1. proposed to be submitted by the petitioner and consider the same in accordance with law.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge

B.C. TUDU Digitally Signed Signed by: BHIGAL CHANDRA TUDU Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 11-Sep-2026 18:10:45 Signature Not Verified