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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No. 17352 of 2025
Sk. Jabar Bux @ Gundu Bux
..…... Petitioner(s) Mr. Achyutananda Pattanaik, Adv.
-Versus-
State of Odisha & Ors.
.………. Opposite Party(s) Mr. Debasish Nayak, AGA
CORAM:
DR. JUSTICE S.K. PANIGRAHI
ORDER 07.08.2025
Order No.
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1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement.
2. Heard learned counsel for the parties.
3. The present Writ Petition has been filed by the Petitioner with the following prayer:
“Under the circumstances, the petitioner most humbly pray that this Hon'ble Court may be graciously be pleased to direct the Opp.Parties to refrain 0pp. Party No-4, i.e Executive Officer, Municipal Council, Khurda from taking any coercive action to demolish and to evict the Tin Asbestos house (Tiffin Shop/Breakfast Shop) of the petitioner situated over the Govt. land vide Plot No- 324, Khata No-383, Kisam- Anabadi, Mouza- Sanapalla, Tahasil-Khurda, Khurda Municipality, Dist-Khurda in pursuance to the Notice No-1801, dated 31.5.2025 issued by Executive Officer, Municipal Council, Khordha under Annexure-2. Or, in alternatively , to direct the Opp. Party No-4 to consider the representation dated 4.6.2025 of the petitioner within a stipulated period. And , any other order /orders, relief/relieves as the Hon'ble Court deems fit and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case; And, if the Opp. Parties fail to show cause or show insufficient cause , or false cause, may make the Rule absolute;” Digitally Signed Signed by: LITARAM MURMU Designation: Personal Assistant Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 11-Aug-2025 19:41:33 Signature Not Verified
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4. At the outset, learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner has filed a representation dated 06.04.2025 vide Annexure-3 before the Opposite Party No.4/Executive Officer, Municipal Council, Khurda for redressal of his grievance. The said representation is still pending.
5. In view of such facts and submission, without going into the merit of the case, the Opposite Party No.4/Executive Officer, Municipal Council, Khurda is directed to dispose of the representation of the Petitioner vide Annexure-3 by passing a reasoned order within a period of one month from the date of production/presentation of a certified copy of this order. Till disposal of the representation vide Annexure-3, no coercive action shall be taken against the Petitioner.
6. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of.
( Dr. S.K. Panigrahi) Judge Murmu Designation: Personal Assistant