Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 9186 of 2026 Sibaram Patra ..... Petitioner Mr. S. Behera, Advocate -versus- TATA Power Central Odisha Distribution Ltd., Khurda & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S. Mohapatra, Advocate on behalf of Mr L.K. Maharana, Advocate CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 10.07.2026 Order No. 03 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard Mr. S. Behera, learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner and Mr. S. Mohapatra, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. L.K. Maharana, learned counsel appearing for the TPCODL. 3. It is contended that against the order passed by the Collector, Petitioner has to move OERC by filing an application under Rule 3(3) of the Works of Licensees Rules, 2006. It is also contended that since without availing the alternate remedy, Petitioner approached this Court be filing the present writ petition, the same is not entertainable. 4. At this point of time, learned counsel appearing for the Petitioner prays for withdrawal of the writ petition with liberty to move the concerned authority in terms of the provisions contained under Rule 3(3) of the aforesaid Rules. However, since it is contended that there is delay in filing the application before the concerned authority in Page 2 of 2. terms of the aforesaid provision and the same be condoned, it is observed that, if any such application will be filed in terms of the aforesaid provision within a period of two (2) weeks hence, the concerned authority shall entertain the application and decide the same on merit without insisting on any delay. 5. The writ petition accordingly stands disposed of. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha