Orissa High Court
WP(C)/27771/2026 of AJAY NAG Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 1 September 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.27771 of 2026 ODHC010666792026 CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER 01.09.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The petitioner’s deed presented for registration was refused by the registering authority by merely endorsing
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.27771 of 2026
ODHC010666792026
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
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ORDER
01.09.2026
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. The petitioner’s deed presented for registration was refused by the registering authority by merely endorsing “Registration Refused dated 18.02.2026” on the body of the sale deed. No reason has been cited for such refusal.
3. It goes without saying that an order of the quasi-judicial authority must be accompanied by reasons as otherwise, the higher forum will not be in a position to ascertain as to what weighed in its mind to refuse the registration.
4. The Writ Petition is therefore, allowed. The registering authority is directed to pass a reasoned order under Section 71 of the Registration Act after hearing the petitioner.
(Sashikanta Mishra)
Judge
Puspanjali Ajay Nag
.… Petitioner Represented by
Mr. B. Das, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & Others .… Opp. Parties Represented by
Mr. S.N. Patnaik, Additional Government Advocate Order No.
01. Digitally Signed Signed by: PUSPANJALI GHADAI Designation: Junior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack. Date: 02-Sep-2026 11:00:16 Signature Not Verified