IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 9296 of 2026 Kali Prasad Nanda …. Petitioner Represented by Mr. R.K. Nayak, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Represented by Ms. J. Sahoo, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 06.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer:- “The petitioner therefore prays that your Lordships would be graciously pleased to admit this Writ Petition, call for the records, after hearing the parties issue writ/writs in the nature of certiorari/mandamus or any other writ/directions and direct the Tahasildar, Puri to dispose of the OLR proceeding for conversion of kisam of the land under khata No. 1535, plot No. 2295, area Ac.0.133 dec. in Mouza-Samanga, taking into consideration of field enquiry report dated 17.10.2025 under annexure-1 and pass final order in Mutation Case No. 2380 of 2024 within a stipulated period. And for this act of kindness the partitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 3. Considering the submissions, the writ petition is disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Puri to dispose of the Mutation Case No. 2380 of 2024 as early as possible, preferably within four weeks Order No. 1. from the date of production of certified copy of this order. 4. It goes without saying that the Tahasildar shall take note of the inquiry report submitted by the concerned R.I. in the case. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BC.TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer