Orissa High Court
WP(C)/25819/2026 of SASMITA SWAIN Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 18 August 2026
of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.25819 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010612232026 Sasmita Swain ..... Petitioner Represented by Adv. - Kshirod Kumar Rout -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Represented by Adv. -Mr. J.K.Ray, A.S.C. CORAM: THE HON’BLE MR.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WP(C) No.25819 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010612232026
Sasmita Swain
.....
Petitioner
Represented by Adv. -
Kshirod Kumar Rout
-versus-
State of Odisha & Ors.
.....
Opposite Parties
Represented by Adv. -Mr.
J.K.Ray, A.S.C.
CORAM:
THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ADITYA KUMAR
MOHAPATRA
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ORDER
18.08.2026 Order No.
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1. This matter is taken up through Hybrid mode.
2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner as well as learned counsel for the State.
3. The petitioner has come up challenging the impugned order of demand notice regarding payment of compounding fee amounting Rs.02,01,001/- as per Annexure-2, for illegal transportation of minor mineral in the vehicle bearing registration number OD-05-BR-0081.
4. As seen from Annexure-2, the office of Deputy Director of Mines, Cuttack Circle, Cuttack has issued the notice for deposit of compounding fee to the aforementioned tune.
5. As such, the writ petition is disposed of granting liberty to the authorities to proceed in accordance with law in respect of the vehicle in question. However, without prejudice to the contention of the petitioner, in the event he deposits a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- (One
Page 2 of 2. Lakh only) in cash and the rest amount as property security in respect of the demanded amount as per Annexure-2, before the authority within a period of 15 days from today along with certified copy of this order and a copy of the writ petition, his vehicle may be released in his favour as an interim measure, subject to final decision to be taken by the authority.
6. An urgent certified copy of this order shall be issued on proper application.
(Aditya Kumar Mohapatra)
Judge
Rubi
Digitally Signed Signed by: RUBI BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 21-Aug-2026 19:03:32 Signature Not Verified