p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.27495 of 2026 CNR No.ODHC010634782026 Gobinda Meher …. Petitioner(s) Mr. Amit Prasad Bose, Adv. & Associates -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Party(s) Mr. Debasish Nayak, AGA CORAM: HON’BLE DR.JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI Order No. 01. ORDER 28.08.2026 W.P.(C) No.27495 of 2026 & I.A. No.15758 of 2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. By filing the present Writ Petition, the Petitioner, Gobinda Meher, has assailed the notice dated 07.08.2026 issued by the Executive Officer, NAC, Bijepur (Opposite Party No.2) and has sought a direction for demarcation of the disputed area and an opportunity of hearing before any coercive action is taken. 3. Heard learned counsel for the parties. 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that no show-cause notice or reasonable opportunity of hearing was afforded to the Petitioner before the impugned action was initiated. Digitally Signed Signed by: SIPUN BEHERA Reason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 28-Aug-2026 17:24:37 Signature Not Verified p. 2 5. It is further submitted that a joint demarcation may be conducted by the NAC authorities and the Tahasildar, Bijepur, in the presence of the Petitioner and that, if any encroachment is found, the authorities may proceed against the Petitioner in accordance with law. 6. Considering the submissions made and the materials on record, this Court directs the NAC authorities, Bijepur and the Tahasildar, Bijepur, to conduct a joint demarcation of the disputed area within a period of one month from today after prior intimation to the Petitioner and in his presence. 7. If any encroachment is found upon such demarcation, the competent authority shall be at liberty to take appropriate action against the Petitioner strictly in accordance with law, after following due process. 8. Till completion of the aforesaid demarcation, no coercive action shall be taken against the Petitioner. 9. With the aforesaid observations and directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. 10. The I.A. is also disposed of. 11. Issue urgent certified copy of this order as per Rules. (Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Sipun ORISSA, CUTTACK