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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
W.P.(C) No.5879 of 2026
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER 27.02.2026
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. It is submitted by learned counsel for the petitioners that ignoring the guidelines for demarcation issued by the Government in Revenue & Disaster Management Department letter dated 13.12.2016, the Tahasildar, Aul is proceeding with the demarcation even though the land is involved in several civil litigations.
3. Without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the writ application is disposed of granting liberty to the petitioners to file objection before the Tahasildar in the two demarcation cases i.e., 81 of 2026 and 82 of 2026 referring to the above mentioned guidelines. If such objection is filed within two weeks from today, the Tahasildar shall consider the same in light of the guidelines issued by the Government referred above and pass appropriate orders. Tehera Begum & Others .& Petitioners Represented by
Mr. A.P. Bose, Advocate
-Versus-
State of Odisha & Others .& Opp. Parties Represented by
Mr. S.S. Routray, Addl. Standing Counsel
Order No.
01. .
4. It goes without saying that the demarcation shall not be finalized before considering the objection to be filed by the petitioners.
(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge
Puspanjali Designation: Junior Stenographer Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.