Orissa High Court
WP(C)/24275/2026 of NILAMANI NAYAK Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 29 August 2026
of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 24275 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010513072026 Nilamani Nayak ..... Petitioner Proxy Counsel on behalf of Mr. D.P. Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC Mr. S. Mohapatra, Advocate on behalf of
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WP(C) No. 24275 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010513072026
Nilamani Nayak
.....
Petitioner
Proxy Counsel
on behalf of
Mr. D.P. Mishra, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha & Ors.
.....
Opposite Parties
Mr. S.P. Das, ASC
Mr. S. Mohapatra, Advocate
on behalf of
Mr. L.K. Maharana, Advocate
(TPCODL)
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY
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ORDER
29.08.2026 Order No. 01
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties.
3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “It is therefore prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to:
Issue a writ in the nature of Mandamus or any other appropriate writ, order or direction directing the Respondent Authorities, for shifting/relocation of the electrical transformer/substation installed in front of the Petitioner's residential premises, within a time to be stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.
Pass such other or further writ(s), order(s) or direction(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper
Page 2 of 2. in the facts and circumstances of the case in the interest of justice, equity and good conscience.
And for this act of kindness, the Petitioner, as in duty bound, shall ever pray.”
4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-4 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 2, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No. 2 to take a decision on the above noted Petition within a specific time period.
5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs Opposite Party No. 2 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the Petitioner.
6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly.
(BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY)
Judge Sneha Digitally Signed Signed by: SNEHANJALI PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 02-Sep-2026 10:54:09 Signature Not Verified