Orissa High Court
WP(C)/8920/2026 of DEO NARAYAN SAHOO @ SAHU Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 13 August 2026
of 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 8920 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010199412026 Deo Narayan Sahoo @ Sahu …. Petitioner Mr. Jagabandhu Sahu, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opposite parties Ms. Aishwarya Dash, Additional Standing Counsel CORAM:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No. 8920 of 2026
CNR No.ODHC010199412026
Deo Narayan Sahoo @ Sahu
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Petitioner
Mr. Jagabandhu Sahu, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha and others
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Opposite parties
Ms. Aishwarya Dash, Additional Standing Counsel
CORAM:
HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
HON’BLE MR JUSTICE CHITTARANJAN DASH
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ORDER
13.08.2026
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1. The instant Public Interest Litigation is at the behest of the petitioner claiming himself as a social worker, raising concern over the rampant illegal encroachment by the squatters on the Government land, which impedes the width of the roads, the smooth commutation and market space of like nature.
2. It is further alleged that some of those encroachers are also indulged in illegal and immoral activities, yet the authorities are showing an apathetic attitude in not responding and/or taking appropriate steps in this regard.
3. Ms. Aishwarya Dash, learned Additional Standing Counsel (ASC) appearing for the State-opposite parties submits on instruction that after the complaint having been filed, steps were taken by the authorities and, in fact, notices were issued upon them. Subsequently, Form-‘Ka’ is also issued to those encroachers under the Odisha Prevention of Land Encroachment Act, 1972 and after taking all the stock of the matter, orders would be passed in terms of the provisions contained under the said Act.
4. In view of the fact that steps have already been taken for removal of the encroachers, we feel that the authorities should not show any leniency in this regard and must expedite the process as permitted under the said Act.
5. With these observations, the instant writ petition is disposed of.
(Harish Tandon)
Chief Justice
(Chittaranjan Dash) Judge Sisira Digitally Signed Signed by: SISIRA KUMAR BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 14-Aug-2026 10:15:24 Signature Not Verified