p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 6350 of 2026 Gangadhar Mallik …. Petitioner Mr. S.B. Mohanty, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha and Others …. Opp.Parties Ms. J. Sahoo, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 24.03.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard Mr. S.B. Mohanty, learned counsel for the petitioner and Ms. J. Sahoo, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. 3. The petitioner is aggrieved by order dated 23.12.2017 passed in SRF Case No.434/16-17 by the Tahasildar, Soro. As per Circular dated 02.02.2017 of the Government of Odisha, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, such order is appealable before the ADM/Collector. 4. Since alternative remedy is available, the writ petition is disposed of leaving it open to the petitioner to prefer appeal before the appropriate authority within ten days from today. If such appeal is preferred along with application seeking condonation of delay, the same shall be considered in accordance with law. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Order No. 01. A.K. Rana Designation: P.A.