Orissa High Court
WP(C)/16978/2026 of RABINDRANATH JENA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 29 August 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 16978 of 2026 [ODHC010369142026] Rabindranath Jena …. Petitioner Represented by Mr. V. Jena, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mrs. J. Sahoo, Addl. Standing Counsel CORAM: JUSTICE
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No. 16978 of 2026
[ODHC010369142026]
Rabindranath Jena
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Petitioner
Represented by
Mr. V. Jena, Advocate
-Versus –
State of Odisha and Others
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Opp. Parties
Represented by
Mrs. J. Sahoo,
Addl. Standing Counsel
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER_
29.08.2026
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1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State.
3. The petitioner’s limited grievance is that his application for demarcation registered as Demarcation Case No. 28 of 2025 before the Tahasildar, Khaira is not being taken to its logical conclusion on the ground of pendency of a civil suit. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner, referring to the order sheet passed in the civil suit that no prohibitory has been passed as yet in the said suit.
4. Learned State Counsel also fairly submits referring to the order sheet enclosed under Annexure-9 series as well as Annexure-10 Order No.
1. series that there is no prohibitory order in operation in respect of the suit land.
5. In such view of the matter, this Court finds that there is no legal impediment for the demarcation to be conducted.
6. The writ petition is allowed. The Tahasildar, Khaira is directed to conclude the demarcation of the petitioner’s land after following the necessary statutory formalities 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
BC Tudu
Digitally Signed Signed by: BHIGAL CHANDRA TUDU Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 29-Aug-2026 17:47:59 Signature Not Verified