Orissa High Court
WP(C)/26503/2026 of KANAK MANJARI SAHOO Vs ODISHA GRAMEEN BANK, BHIMATANGI BRANCH, BHUBANESWAR on 21 August 2026
of 3 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.26503 of 2026 ODHC010636232026 Kanak Majari Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. Dayananda Mohapatra, Sr. Advocate -versus- Odisha Grameen Bank, Bhimtangi Branch, Bhubaneswar and others …. Opp. Parties Mr. Ajit Kumar Mohapatra, Advocate
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.26503 of 2026
ODHC010636232026
Kanak Majari Sahoo
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Petitioner
Mr. Dayananda Mohapatra, Sr. Advocate
-versus-
Odisha Grameen Bank,
Bhimtangi Branch,
Bhubaneswar and others
….
Opp. Parties
Mr. Ajit Kumar Mohapatra, Advocate
CORAM:
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE K.R. MOHAPATRA
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE MRUGANKA SEKHAR SAHOO
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ORDER
21.08.2026 Order No.
02.
1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid Mode.
2. Mr. Ajit Kumar Mohapatra, learned counsel and associates files Vakalatnama on behalf of the Odisha Grameen Bank, Bhimtangi Branch, Bhubaneswar which is taken on record.
3. Petitioner, in this Writ Petition, prays for the following relief:
“It is, therefore, prayed that Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to admit the Writ Petition, issue rule NISI directing Opposite Parties to file the show cause, if the Opposite Parties fails to file the show cause or file insufficient show cause, then this Hon’ble Court may kindly be pleased to quash the paper publication dated 17.05.2026 and 09.07.2026 under annexure-3 and 4 and pass any other order(s) as deem(s) fit.”
4. Mr. Mohapatra, learned Senior Advocate appearing for the Petitioner submits that the Writ Petition has been filed assailing the Sale Notice as well as E-auction Notice dated 17.05.2026 and 09.07.2026 (Annexures-3 & 4 respectively).
5. Mr. Mohapatra, learned counsel appearing for the Opposite Party Nos.1 & 2 - Odisha Grameen Bank submits that the auction which was held on 20.08.2026, has failed.
6. In view of the submission made by Mr. Mohapatra, learned counsel for the Opposite Party Nos.1 & 2, the Writ Petition has become infructuous.
7. At this stage, Mr. Mohapatra, learned Senior Advocate appearing for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner is interested to settle the loan account(s). He, therefore, submits that the Petitioner may be permitted to approach the Bank for settlement of the loan account(s).
8. In view of the above, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case of the Petitioner, disposes of the Writ Petition with an observation that the Petitioner, if so advised, may approach the Odisha Grameen Bank, Bhmtangi Brnach, Bhubaneswar within a period of one week hence for settlement of the loan account(s) either under
Amit the One Time Settlement Scheme, if any prevailing or otherwise.
(K.R. Mohapatra)
Judge
(Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo)
Judge
Digitally Signed Signed by: AMIT KUMAR MOHANTY Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 21-Aug-2026 18:21:18 Signature Not Verified