p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C). No.22673 of 2026 CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER 27.07.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Government for the State. 3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer: “It is, therefore, prayed that in the facts and circumstances, stated above, Your Lordships would be graciously pleased to pass appropriate writ(s)/direction(s); (i) Directing the Opp.Party No.2 to change the classification of the land of the petitioner vide ROR in Annexure-4 from ‘Jalasaya’ to ‘Gharabari’; (ii) Directing the Opp.Party No.2 to communicate the decision on the application of the petitioner in Annexure-5 within such time as may be stipulated by this Hon’ble Court. And pass such other orders as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper; And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.” 4. In course of hearing, it is submitted that highlighting such grievance, the petitioner has submitted necessary application for Anadi Mallick .… Petitioner Represented by Mr. B.R.Behera, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha and Anr .… Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. S.N.Pattnaik, AGA Order No. 01. . p. 2 conversion before the Tahasildar, Kantapada on 30.05.2026 which is pending. 5. Considering the fact that the application has not yet been disposed of, this Court directs the Tahasildar, Kantapada to consider the application in terms of the Government notification regarding conversion of water bodies. A decision in this regard should be taken at an early date, the application at least at the level of Tahasildar shall be disposed of within two weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioner. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Deepak