p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.3189 of 2026 Puspalata Kaur & Ors. …. Petitioners Mr. M.K.Mohanty, Advocate -versus- State Bank of India & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. D.K.Mohapatra, Advocate CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 23.04.2026 Order No. 03. 1. Heard Mr. Mohanty, learned counsel for the Petitioners and Mr. Mohapatra, learned counsel for the Bank. 2. It is submitted on behalf of the Petitioners that in the meantime a letter dated 9th April 2026 has been issued to the Petitioners directing them to cure the deficiencies as mentioned in said letter. A copy of the letter dated 9th April 2026 issued by the State Bank of India, Chhendipada Branch, as produced by the Petitioners, is kept on record. 3. Perusal of said letter of the Bank, it reveals that the Petitioners are directed, inter alia, to furnish two numbers of opinion report of the surety and it is submitted on behalf of the Petitioner that unless the amount entitled to the Petitioners is intimated to them, it would not be practical on their part to furnish the surety. Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGRAM DAS Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 23-Apr-2026 18:51:36 Signature Not Verified p. 2 4. Mr. Mohapatra, learned counsel for the Bank submits that since the release of fixed deposits is there, the amount would vary from day to day. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of directing the Branch Manager, i.e. Opposite Party No.3, to intimate the amount entitled to the Petitioners as on 25th April 2026, to enable the Petitioners to arrange and furnish two sureties accordingly. In the event, the Petitioner cures the deficiencies as pointed out in letter dated 9th April 2026 of Opposite Party No.3, the amount entitled to the Petitioners shall be released in their favour, as submitted by Mr. Mohapatra, learned counsel for the Bank. 6. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. ( B.P. Routray) Judge S.Das