IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.4403 of 2026 Narayan Rout …. Petitioner Mr. Karunakar Gaya, Advocate -versus- Chief Manager-cum-Authorized Officer, Punjab National Bank, Kharavel Nagar, Bhubaneswar and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. G. Tripathy, AGA Mr. A.K. Biswal, counsel for O.P.1 & 2 CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 10.3.2026 Order No. 02. 1. Heard Mr. K. Gaya, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. G. Tripathy, learned AGA for O.P. No.3 and Mr. A.K. Biswal, learned counsel for Punjab National Bank (O.P. No.1 & 2). 2. Mr. Biswal, learned counsel submits upon instructions that by three transactions a total sum of Rs.1600/- has been credited to the account of the petitioner from un-authorized sources and therefore, as per instructions of cyber police of different states (Karnatak and Gujurat) the account of the petitioner has been freezed. 3. Taking note of such submissions as advanced on behalf of Bank authority and considering the status of the petitioner as a business man (according to his submission), opposite party no.2 is directed to permit the petitioner to operate his account leaving aside a sum of Rs.1600/- as lien in terms of the instructions of cyber police of different states. Further, the petitioner is to give an undertaking not to close the account until further order from the bank authority. Digitally Signed Signed by: MANAS KUMAR PANDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 10-Mar-2026 18:57:23 Signature Not Verified p. 2 4. With such observation and directions, the writ petition is disposed of. ( B.P. Routray) Judge M.K.Panda