IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.15253 of 2026 Debasis Jena …. Petitioner Mr. D.K. Mohapatra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha, represented through its Addl. Chief Secretary, Revenue & Disaster Management Department and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. U.R. Jena, AGA CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 19.5.2026 Order No. 01. 1. The matter is taken up through virtual mode. 2. Heard Mr. D.K. Mohapatra, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. U.R. Jena, learned AGA for State – opposite parties. 3. It is submitted on behalf of the petitioner that pursuant to the complaint of the petitioner though enquiry was initiated against the unauthorized encroachers, but no steps are being taken thereafter by the Tahasildar. 4. Accordingly the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission, without expressing any opinion on the merits of contentions of the petitioner, with a direction to the Tahasildar, Sadar Balasore (O.P. No.4) to consider the grievance of the petitioner as per his representation at Annexure-5 series and take decision, in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of Digitally Signed Signed by: MANAS KUMAR PANDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 19-May-2026 17:48:48 Signature Not Verified receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition. 5. It is left open for the petitioner to approach the Tahasildar for any interim relief regarding stay of construction made by unauthorized encroachers. 6. An urgent certified copy of this order may be issued on proper application. ( B.P. Routray) Judge M.K.Panda