IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P. (C) No.1784 of 2018 Padmalav Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. A. Routray, Advocate -Versus- Union of India & others …. Opposite Parties Mr. M.Kumar, CGC Mr. B.Dash, Advocate for FCI CORAM: MR. JUSTICE R.K. PATTANAIK Order No. ORDER 25.03.2026 07. 1. In view of the order in CMAPL No. 234 of 2025 the matter is restored to file. 2. The FCI is directed to file the counter affidavit. 3. List this matter on 16th April, 2026 for final hearing and orders and in the meantime, counter affidavit shall be filed by the FCI positively serving a copy of the same on the other side in advance. (R.K. Pattanaik) Judge Kabita