p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.10506 of 2026 M/s.Maa Tara Tarini Nut and Bolt Store, Berhampur, Ganjam …. Petitioner Ms. D. Mohapatra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opposite Parties Mr. G. Tripathy, A.G.A. CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 08.04.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard Ms. D. Mohaptra, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. G. Tripathy, learned Additional Government Advocate for State-Opposite Parties. 2. It is submitted by the Petitioner that he is the lessee in respect of the revenue Plot No.312 (P) under Khata No.384/75 measuring area Ac.0.007 decimal at Industrial Estate, Berhampur. The lease was granted by IDCO in favour of the Petitioner. But the Tahasildar without having any authority is now proceeding for eviction of the Petitioner forcibly by constructing a drain. 3. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Tahasildar, Berhampur, Dist.- Ganjam (Opposite Party No.3) to grant due opportunity of hearing to the Petitioner before proceeding any construction/digging over Plot No.312(P) (stated above) and take a decision, in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition. Till such decision is taken by Opposite Digitally Signed Signed by: BASANTA KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 08-Apr-2026 19:34:06 Signature Not Verified p. 2 Party No.3, status quo as on date in respect of the case land, i.e. Plot No.312(P) shall be maintained by the parties. 4. An urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. ( B.P. Routray) Judge B.K. Barik