p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.10317 of 2026 Biswanath Mishra & Another …. Petitioners Represented by:- Mr. K.C. Kar, Advocate -Versus - State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Represented by:- Mrs. J. Sahoo, Additional Standing Counsel CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 16.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioners and learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State. 3. The petitioners are aggrieved by the alleged refusal of the registering authority to accept the draft sale deed proposed to be submitted by them 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 him. 5. In such view of the matter, the writ application is disposed of directing the Sub-Registrar, Cuttack to accept the sale deed proposed to be submitted by the petitioners and consider the same in accordance with law. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Puspanjali Order No. 01. Designation: Junior Stenographer Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.