p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 8937 of 2026 Laxmidhar Patra …. Petitioner Represented by Mr. B.K. Mishra, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mrs. J. Sahoo, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 24.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. 3. The petitioner presented a sale deed for registration. Without any opportunity of hearing, the sale deed was refused to be registered by the Sub-Registrar, Baripada vide order dated 03.01.2026. Since the petitioner was not heard before passing the order, this amounts to violation of the principles of natural justice. 4. The writ petition is therefore, disposed of by setting aside the impugned order and by remitting the matter to the Sub-Registrar, Baripada to grant an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and to pass order under Section 71 of the Indian Registration Act afresh. 5. The petitioner shall appear before the Sub-Registrar, Baripada on 30th April, 2026 with a certified copy of this order for fixing a Order No. 1. p. 2 date of hearing. 6. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BC.TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer