p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.17289 of 2025 Bidulata Rout …. Petitioner Mr. Santosh Chandra Atabudhi, Advocate -versus- 1. The Collector, Khordha 2. The Sub-Collector, Khordha 3. The Tahasildar, Khordha …. Opposite Parties Mr. Sibanarayan Biswal, Additional Standing Counsel CORAM: JUSTICE K.R. MOHAPATRA JUSTICE SAVITRI RATHO Order No. ORDER 18.07.2025 02. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Petitioner in this writ application seeks for a direction to the Sub-Collector, Khordha to complete the hearing of OGLS Appeal No. 01 of 2018 and pass a final order therein at an early date. 3. On perusal of the writ petition it reveals that the Petitioner has filed OGLS Appeal No.01 of 2018 assailing the order passed by the Tahasildar, Khordha in Suo Motu Lease Case No.03 of 2003, arising out of W.L. Case No.1814 of 1980- 81. 4. The matter was listed on 3rd July, 2025 when learned State counsel was directed to take instruction with regard to the current status of OGLS Appeal No. 01 of 2018. p. 2 5. Mr. Biswal, learned Additional Standing Counsel on instruction submits that OGLS Appeal No.01 of 2018 is posted to 25th July, 2025 for hearing. He further submits on instruction that the Sub-Collector, Khordha has requested for 45 days’ time to dispose of the OGLS Appeal No.01 of 2018. 6. Considering the submission made by Mr. Biswal, learned Additional Standing Counsel, this Court disposes of the writ petition with a direction that the OGLS Appeal No.01 of 2018 shall be disposed of as expeditiously as possible, preferably by end of September, 2025 in accordance with law providing opportunity of hearing to the parties concerned, if there is no legal impediment. The parties shall cooperate with the Sub- Collector, Khordha for early disposal of the OGLS Appeal Case No.01 of 2018. (K.R.Mohapatra) Judge (Savitri Ratho) Judge RKS