WP(C)/28747/2026 of SHANTILATA MOHANTY Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

ORDER

11.09.2026 Order No.

01.

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement.

2. The present Writ Petition has been filed by the Petitioner with the following prayer: “It is therefore prays that the Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to admit the writ petition and to issue a Writ in the nature of Mandamus or any other Writ applicable by directing to quash the notice dated 23.12.2025 by the 0pp. Party No.- 3 for obtaining the Government land and ROR through a lease case bearing Khata No. - 155/2, Plot No.- 38/256, Mouza.-Simor Patana, Area- Ac. 0.040, Kisam- Gharabari, Tahasil- Begunia, P.s- Baghamari, Dist.- Khurda in connection with Encroachment Case No.-805/1992, as per the provision under OPLE Act, as deemed just and proper. And further direct the Opp. Party No, - 2 and 3 not to evict the petitioner in connivance with Opp.no-4 and 5 without following the due procedure of law and giving any opportunity of hearing, as deemed just and proper.”

3. Heard learned counsel for the parties. Digitally Signed Signed by: LITARAM MURMU Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 11-Sep-2026 17:29:49 Signature Not Verified

4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that, since the Record- of-Rights (ROR) under Annexure-5 has already been issued in favour of the Petitioner, the notice dated 23.12.2025 under Annexure-7 issued by the Tahasildar, Begunia has been challenged in the present Writ Petition.

5. In view of the above and considering the submission made by the learned counsel for the Petitioner, this Court directs the Petitioner to approach the Tahasildar, Begunia by filing a representation along with the relevant documents, including the ROR stated to have been recorded in his name, within a period of fifteen working days from today. In the event such representation is filed within the aforesaid stipulated period, the Tahasildar, Begunia shall consider and dispose of the same by passing a reasoned order in accordance with law, within a period of fifteen days thereafter.

6. It is further directed that, till disposal of the said representation, no coercive action shall be taken against the Petitioner pursuant to the notice dated 23.12.2025 issued by the Tahasildar, Begunia.

7. This Writ Petition is, accordingly, disposed of.

1. ( Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi)

Judge Murmu Digitally Signed Signed by: LITARAM MURMU Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 11-Sep-2026 17:29:49 Signature Not Verified