WP(C)/29447/2026 of BIRABARA SAHOO 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 Standing Counsel for the State-Opposite Parties.

3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer:- “it is therefore, humbly prayed that this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue writ of Mandamus by directing the Tahasildar, Bhubaneswar (O.P. NO.4) to demarcate the land of the petitioner as per the application under annexure-2 series within a stipulated period and further direct the O.P. Nos.2 and 3 not to take possession or allot the land to anybody till the demarcation of the land of the petitioner and his family members by the Tahasildar, Bhubaneswar are not completed. And pass such other order(s)/direction(s) as this Hon’ble Court deem fit and proper. And for which act of your kindness the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.”

4. The limited grievance of the petitioner is that the demarcation case filed by him has not been disposed of as yet.

5. The Writ Petition is disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Bhubaneswar to conclude the Demarcation Application Birabara Sahoo .… Petitioner Represented by

Mr. A. Tripathy, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & Others .… Opp. Parties Represented by

Mr. G. Mohanty, Standing Counsel Order No.

01. No.2026200200944 as early as possible, preferably within four weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioner.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge

Puspanjali Digitally Signed Signed by: PUSPANJALI GHADAI Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack. Date: 11-Sep-2026 17:32:21 Signature Not Verified