IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.11224 of 2026 Krushna Chandra Das …. Petitioner Represented by:- Mr. S.K. Nayak-2, Advocate -Versus - State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Represented by:- Mr. S.N. Patnaik, Additional Government Advocate CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 17.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned Additional Government Advocate for the State. 3. The petitioner is aggrieved by the alleged refusal of the registering authority to accept the draft sale deed proposed to be submitted by him for registration. No reason has been indicated. In fact, the document itself appears to have not been accepted. 4. This Court has time and again held that the registering authority being a functionary under the statue cannot refuse to accept a document submitted for registration. Though, the decision whether to register it or not can be taken by them. 5. In such view of the matter, the writ application is disposed of directing the Sub-Registrar, Balianta to accept the sale deed proposed to be submitted by the petitioner and consider the same in accordance with law. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Puspanjali Order No. 01. Designation: Junior Stenographer Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.