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p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.37795 of 2025
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER 29.01.2026
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer:-
“It is therefore, most respectfully prayed that your lordship may graciously be pleased to admit this writ application and issue Rule Nisi to the Opposite Parties calling upon them to show cause as to why they shall not be directed to consider the case of the petitioner for settlement of the case land i.e., Sikim Khata in favour of the petitioner and to declare him as a raiyat.
And on their failing to show cause or showing insufficient cause, the said rule be made absolute by issuing appropriate writ (s).
And further a direction be issued to the Opposite Party No.4 to consider and dispose of the representation dated 02.06.2025 under Annexure-4;
And pass such further order(s) as may be deemed fit and proper;
And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”
3. It is brought to the notice of this Court that highlighting the same grievance the petitioner has already approached the Tahasildar, Rabindra Kumar Nayak .… Petitioner Represented by
Mr. M.K. Rath, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & Others .… Opp. Parties Represented by
Mrs. J. Sahoo, Additional Standing Counsel
Order No.
01. . p. 2 Badamba by submitting a representation on 02.06.2025, which is said to be pending.
4. The writ application is therefore, disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Badamba to consider the representation of the petitioner and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within four weeks from today.
(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
Puspanjali Designation: Junior Stenographer Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.