1 | P a g e IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C). No. 15666 of 2026 Purusottam Mallick `…. Petitioner Represented by Mr. M.Baug, Advocate -Versus - State of Odisha & Ors …. Opposite Parties Represented by Mr. S.N.Pattnaik, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 20.05.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Government Advocate for the State. 3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer: “Under the facts and circumstances stated above, this Hon’ble Court may be graciously pleased to admit this writ petition and issue a ‘Rule-Nisi’ calling upon the Opposite Parties, more particularly the Opposite Party No.3 to show cause as to why he shall not be directed to return the original sale deed dated 14.12.2018 (Annexure-1) bearing Application ID No. 1081803658 to the petitioner within a fixed period and if the Opposite Parties or anyone of them fail to show cause or show insufficient cause make the said rule absolute; And pass such other order/orders and/or writ/writs as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper. And for this act of your kindness, the petitioner shall ever pray.” Order No. 01. 2 | P a g e 4. The original sale deed was registered on 14.12.2018, the petitioner was granted receipt under Section 52(b) of the Registration Act for return of the document. It is his grievance that despite such receipt being granted the document itself has not yet been returned. 5. Considering the limited grievance, the writ application is disposed of directing the District Sub-Registrar (Opp. Party No.3) to return the documents to the petitioner, if there is no other legal impediment as early as possible, preferably within one week from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioner. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Deepak