WP(C)/27857/2026 of PISADUDAS PANKA @ PISHADUDAS PANAKA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

ORDER

11.09.2026

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement.

2. In filing the present Writ Petition, the Petitioner alleged to be an encroacher has challenged the notice to show cause issued by the Tahasildar, Raighar in Encroachment Case No.195/2026 vide Annexure-1 (series).

3. Heard learned counsel for the Parties.

4. Learned counsel for the State, at the outset, submits that instead of filing reply to the show cause notice vide Annexure-1 (series), the Petitioner has preferred this Writ Petition. Hence, the prayer made in this Writ Petition is premature. Digitally Signed Signed by: AYASKANTA JENA Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 11-Sep-2026 16:36:03 Signature Not Verified

5. Considering the above submission of learned counsel for the State, this Court directs the Petitioner to file his reply to the show cause notice issued in the above noted Encroachment Case vide Annexure-1 (series) within a period of ten working days hence. In such event, the Tahasildar, Raighar shall look into the reply of the Petitioner and pass a lawful order on the said reply of the Petitioner pertaining to the Encroachment Case No. 195/2026 within a period of fifteen working days thereafter.

6. It is further directed that till a decision on the reply of the Petitioner is taken, no coercive action shall be taken against the Petitioner pursuant to the impugned notice issued in Encroachment Case No.195/2026 vide Annexure-1 (series).

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

(Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Ayaskanta Digitally Signed Signed by: AYASKANTA JENA Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa Date: 11-Sep-2026 16:36:03 Signature Not Verified