IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.2806 of 2026 Mahammed Siraj@Mohammed Siraj …. Petitioner Mr. S. Dwibedi, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opposite Parties Mr. D. Nayak, A.G.A. CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 29.01.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard Mr. S. Dwibedi, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. D. Nayak, learned Additional Government Advocate for the State-Opposite Parties. 2. Mr. Dwibedi, learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though the confiscation proceeding in respect of the vehicle bearing Registration No.OD-15-S-7068 (Bolero Pick-up FB) has been initiated since 01.07.2021, but the same is pending till date as per copy of the order-sheet furnished under Annexure-2 series. 3. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the competent authority, i.e. Assistant Conservator of Forest, Redhakhol Forest Division, Redhakhol, Dist.-Sambalpur (Opposite Party No.2) to conclude the confiscation proceeding in respect of the aforesaid vehicle, in accordance with law, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition. Digitally Signed Signed by: BASANTA KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 29-Jan-2026 18:10:31 Signature Not Verified 4. An urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. ( B.P. Routray) Judge B.K. Barik