IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.7634 of 2026 Satyabadi Sahoo …. Petitioner Mr. K. Gaya, Advocate on behalf of Mr. B.P. Chhualsingh, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opposite Parties Mr. T.K. Dash, A.G.A. CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 21.04.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard Mr. K. Gaya on behalf of Mr. B.P. Chhualsingh, learned counsel for the Petitioner, and Mr. T.K. Dash, learned Additional Government Advocate for State-Opposite Parties. 2. It is submitted on behalf of the Petitioner that he may be permitted to participate in the eviction proceeding. 3. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of permitting the Petitioner to submit his show-cause reply pursuant to the notice issued in form “Ka” (Annexure-1). In the event, the Petitioner files his show-cause reply within a period of fifteen days from today, the Tahasildar, Delang (Opposite Party No.4) shall consider the same by granting opportunity of hearing to the Petitioner and take a decision, in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of submission of his show- cause. Till such decision is taken by Opposite Party No.4, the Petitioner may not be evicted from the case land. Digitally Signed Signed by: BASANTA KUMAR BARIK Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 21-Apr-2026 16:42:42 Signature Not Verified 4. The Petitioner is directed to submit the certified copy of this order and a copy of the writ petition along with his show-cause reply before Opposite Party No.4. ( B.P. Routray) Judge B.K. Barik