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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.5307 of 2026
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER 25.03.2026
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Mrs. Sahoo, learned Additional Standing Counsel has produced the copy of order dated 31.08.2024 of the Financial Advisor, Board of Revenue Cuttack, addressed to the Collector, Keonjhar bringing to the notice the alleged illegal settlement of land in favour of ineligible individuals/private person with request to take immediate steps for cancellation of those cases. The name of the petitioner finds place in such list.
3. The impugned notice dated 19.12.2025 having been issued on such basis by the Tahasildar, Ghasipura, this Court finds no infirmity much less illegality in the same so as to be persuaded to interfere.
4. The writ application is however, disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Ghasipura to provide the basis on which, the proceeding has been initiated against the petitioner and by Kalandi Barik .… Petitioner Represented by
Mr. R. Behera, Advocate
-Versus- State of Odisha & Others .… Opp. Parties Represented by
Mrs. J. Sahoo, Additional Standing Counsel
Order No.
03. .
granting proper opportunity to him to put-forth his contentions in the matter.
(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
Puspanjali Designation: Junior Stenographer Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.