1 | P a g e IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C). No. 7732 of 2026 Subhramanyu Das `…. Petitioner Represented by Mr. Laxman Bhoi, Advocate -Versus - State of Odisha & Ors …. Opposite Parties Represented by ASC CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 13.3.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The petitioner is aggrieved by the alleged refusal of the registering authority to accept the draft sale deed proposed to be submitted by him for registration. No reasons have been indicated. In fact, the document itself appears to have not been accepted. 3. This Court has time and again held that the registering authority being a functionary under the statute cannot refuse to accept a document submitted for registration. Though, the decision whether to register it or not can be taken by him. 4. In such view of the matter, the writ application is disposed of directing the Sub-registrar, Jaleswarpur, Balasore to accept the sale deed proposed to be submitted by the petitioner and consider the same in accordance with law. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Order No. 01.