WP(C)/27314/2026 of PRASANNA KUMAR PANDA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 10 September 2026

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

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

3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer: “It is therefore most humbly prayed that Writ application may be admitted record may be called for and after hearing the parties, the same may be allowed. BY Directing Opposite Party No.2 to dispose of Appeal Case No. 16 of 2026 expeditiously before the final publication of the ROR of Mouza-Shampur within a stipulated time as directed by this Hon’ble Court. And Pass such other order(s) as may be deemed fit and proper in the interest of justice and equity. And for this act of kindness, the petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray.”

4. The petitioner has preferred Appeal Case No. 16 of 2026 pending before the Settlement Officer, Major Settlement, Jobra, Order No.

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Cuttack. In the present writ application, he seeks a direction to the Opposite Party No.2 for early disposal of the Appeal Case. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that no effective steps have been taken in the said appeal.

5. Considering the innocuous prayer, the writ application is disposed of directing the Opposite Party No. 2 to dispose of the above referred Appeal Case 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

Deepak Digitally Signed Signed by: DEEPAK PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC,Cuttack Date: 11-Sep-2026 11:03:47 Signature Not Verified