IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 8484 of 2026 Prahalada Sahoo …. Petitioner Represented by Mr.R.Das, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. S.S. Routray, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 24.03.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The petitioner challenges the order dated 07.02.2026 passed by the Sub-Register, Balipatna refusing to register the document presented by him. Said order can be challenged in appeal under Section 72 of the Registration Act before the appropriate authority. 3. The writ petition is, therefore, disposed of by leaving it open to the petitioner to prefer appeal before the Appellate 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 BC.TUDU Order No. 1. Designation: Sr. Stenographer