p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P. (C) No.10321 of 2026 Kailash Chandra Barik … Petitioner Mr. S. B. Mohanty, Advocate -versus- 1. State of Odisha 2. Collector, Bhadrak 3. Tahasildar, Simulia 4. Executive Engineer, Salandi Irrigation Division, 5. Asst. Engineer, Salandi Division, Khaira …. Opposite Parties Mr. M. R. Mohanty, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE V. NARASINGH Order No. ORDER 17.04.2026 01. 1. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 2. The Petitioner is a successful bidder in terms of the auction conducted in connection with Sairat Case No.3/2025-2026 by the Tahasildar, Simulia relating to fishing in Kansa Bansa Nadi (Bariha to Rly Bridge in mauza Gopalpur). 3. The grievance of the Petitioner is that in spite of his depositing the requisite auction money, p. 2 because of the construction work being carried on is not able to get the fruits of such auction. 4. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the Petitioner that ventilating his grievance he has made a representation to the Tahasildar on 11.03.2026 and alleging inaction in the matter of the same, he has approached this Court. 5. Learned counsel for the State submits that without waiting for the decision of the Tahasildar, the Petitioner has rushed to this Court and hence the matter does not merit consideration. 6. Taking into account the rival submissions, the writ petition stands disposed of directing the Tahasildar-Opposite Party No.3 to take a decision on the representation of the Petitioner within a period of one week from the date of receipt of copy of this order along with copy of the writ petition. 7. It is needless to state that if the Tahasildar- Opposite Party No.3 feels that the Petitioner has to be heard, he shall be given such opportunity along with all other affected parties. 8. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of. (V. NARASINGH) Judge Jina