p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 5301 of 2026 Harapriya Dei & Others …. Petitioners Represented by Mr. S. Kanungo, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha and Others …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. S.S. Routray, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 13.03.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The petitioners have approached this Court with the following prayer:- “It is, therefore, most humbly prayed that, this Hon’ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the present Writ Petition and after hearing of the parties involved issues a writ in the nature of mandamus or any other valuable writ directing the Opp. Party No. 2 to dispose of the Mutation Appeal No.269 of 2023 in an expeditious manner within a short period of time; AND, to pass any other Order(s)/Direction(s) and issue such other writ/ writs as would afford complete relief to the Petitioners as may deem fit and proper, in the interest of justice; AND, for the said act of kindness, the Petitioners as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 3. Considering the innocuous grievance, the writ petition is disposed of directing the Sub-Collector, Cuttack Sadar to dispose of Order No. 1. p. 2 the Mutation Appeal No.269 of 2023 as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of eight weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioners. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge B.C. Tudu Designation: Sr. Stenographer