p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.294 of 2026 Dhwansaketan Gaud …. Petitioner Mr. Srikhetra Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties Mr. S.N. Patnaik, Additional Government Advocate CORAM: HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA Order No. ORDER 13.01.2026 01. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The petitioner is aggrieved by non-acceptance of his application seeking mutation of certain properties purchased by him. The application was sought to be submitted on 20.05.2024. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner, on instruction, submits that the mutation application was not accepted on the ground that the sale deeds in question are unregistered. 4. Non-acceptance of application for mutation cannot be a legitimate exercise of official power. Since the statute does not provide such a course of action, the writ petition is disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Kesinga, Kalahandi to accept the application dated 20.05.2024 to be submitted by the petitioner earlier. The Tahasildar shall therefore, proceed with the matter in p. 2 accordance with law. 5. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Puspanjali Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.