Page 1 of 2. IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No. 1836 of 2026 B. Dibyendu Sekhar ..... Petitioner Mr. M. Pagal, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. ..... Opposite Parties Mr. S.P. Das, ASC Ms. J.R. Tripathy, Special Counsel (MGNREGS) CORAM: THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY ORDER 19.02.2026 Order No. 01 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and learned counsel appearing for the Opp. Parties. 3. Petitioner has filed the present writ petition inter alia with the following prayer:- “Therefore, it is prayed that this Hon'ble Court be graciously pleased to admit the writ application, issue rule NISI in the nature of writ of mandamus or any other writ/writs as deem fit and proper calling upon the opposite parties to show-cause as to why they should not be directed to pay adequate compensation to the petitioner in respect to the land under Annexure-1 which has been utilized for the purpose of construction of road without the consent and knowledge of the petitioner. And in the vent of the Opp. Parties failed to show cause or show insufficient cause the said Rule be made absolute. And further be pleased to pass any writ/writs order/ orders as deem fit and proper. Page 2 of 2. And for this act of kindness the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.” 4. Learned counsel for the Petitioner submits that though highlighting his grievances, Petitioner has filed a representation at Annexure-6 to the Writ Petition before the Opp. Party No. 2, but till date nothing has been done in the matter. In such background, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays that a direction be issued to Opposite Party No. 2 to take a decision on the above noted Petition within a specific time period. 5. Considering the submissions made and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs Opposite Party No. 2 to take a decision on the above noted petition in accordance with law, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of this order and communicate the result of such exercise to the Petitioner. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. (BIRAJA PRASANNA SATAPATHY) Judge Sneha