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p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 13124 of 2026
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER 12.05.2026
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Learned State counsel has obtained written instructions from the Tahasildar, Sadar, Cuttack to the effect that the impugned cases bearing Mutation Case Nos. 2765 and 2766 of 2020 have been
disposed of on 14.10.2025. According to learned counsel for the petitioner, the said order cannot be treated as disposal of the cases.
3. Having regard to the written instructions submitted by the Tahasildar, there can be no further interpretation in this regard. The case must be treated as disposed of. It is submitted that there was the petitioner’s right over the land was decided by the Civil Court with a direction to make necessary corrections in the Khata.
4. In such view of the matter, this Court is of the view that the Tahasildar shall take note of the judgment and decree passed by the civil Court and follow the same as per the statutory mandate.
5. The writ application is therefore, disposed of by setting aside Purna Chandra Muduli & Ors .… Petitioners Represented by
Mr. A.Nayak, Advocate
- Versus - State of Odisha & Ors .… Opp. Parties
Mr. S.S.Routray, ASC
Order No.
02. . p. 2 order dated 14.10.2025 and directing the Additional Tahasildar, Cuttack to hear the mutation case afresh after granting opportunity of hearing to all concerned. The petitioner shall appear before the Tahasildar on 19.05.2026 along with a certified copy of this order and produce all necessary documents/records in support of his case, including the judgment and decree passed by the civil Court.
(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
Deepak Deepak