p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.5366 of 2026 Pranab Narayan Sarangi …. Petitioner(s) Mr. S. Sourav, Adv. -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Party(s) Ms. Sarita Moharana, ASC CORAM: HON’BLE DR.JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI Order No. 01. ORDER 18.02.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. The present Writ Petition has been filed by the Petitioner, Pranab Narayan Sarangi, with the following prayer:- “In view of the above stated facts and circumstances, this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue Rule NISI calling upon the Opp. Parties to show cause as to why the Opp. Party No.4 should not implement Section 91 & 92 of the ODA Act strictly against the Opp. Parties No.5 & 6 forthwith and forthwith complete the proceedings in UAP Case No.154 of 2025. And if the Opp. Party fails to show cause or show insufficient cause make the said rule absolute by directing the Opp. Party No.4 to forthwith implement Section 91 & 92 of the ODA Act and forthwith complete the proceedings in UAP Case No.154 of 2025”. Digitally Signed Signed by: SIPUN BEHERA Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 18-Feb-2026 18:31:55 Signature Not Verified p. 2 3. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 4. Considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the respective parties and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court deems it appropriate to dispose of the present Writ Petition with a direction to the OSD, ODA Act, Bhubaneswar Development Authority, Bhubaneswar (Opposite Party No.4) to take up and dispose of the U.A.P. Case No.154 of 2025, in accordance with law, by passing a reasoned and speaking order, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of the copy of this order. 5. It is further made clear that this Court has not adjudicated upon the merits of the rival claims, and all issues are left open to be decided by the competent authority in accordance with law. 6. Pending application (s), if any, shall also stand disposed of. 7. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules. (Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Sipun