WP(C)/25262/2026 of ALI KISHOR PATNAIK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 10 September 2026

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.

3. The petitioners have approached this Court with the following prayer:- “Under these circumstances the petitioners most humbly pray that this Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to issue a Rule NISI calling upon the opposite parties to show cause as to why;

(i) the opposite party No.3 shall not be directed to dispose of Objection Case No.442 of 2023 within the time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court keeping in view the judgment rendered by this Hon'ble Court in W.P.(C) No.9775 of 2014 dated 19.12.2025 under Annexure-6. If the opposite parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause the Rule be made absolute. And for this act of kindness the petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray.”

Order No.

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4. Having regard to the fact that the objection case in question is pending before the Assistant Settlement Officer, the writ petition is disposed of directing him to make an effort to dispose of the same in accordance with law after granting opportunity of hearing to the petitioners as early as possible, preferably within four weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioners.

(Sashikanta Mishra)

Judge

AKB Digitally Signed Signed by: ASHOK KUMAR BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 11-Sep-2026 11:04:11 Signature Not Verified