p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.1209 of 2026 Sanjib Kumar Sahu …. Petitioner Mr. U.K. Samal, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties Mr. R. Pradhan, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 13.01.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard Mr.Samal, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr.Pradhan, learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. 2. It is contended by the Petitioner that he has never encroached the road over Plot No.795 and his shop is situating over the plot recorded in the name of the School, i.e., Bhabani Sankar Govt. High School, Sundargarh, but the authorities by wrong measurement are now proceeding for demolition of the shop room of the Petitioner. It is seen from the notice under Annexure-2 dated 08.01.2026 that the road is situating over Plot No.795 under Khata No.465. 3. Considering the limited grievance of the Petitioner that he has not encroached upon the road, the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Opposite Parties, particularly the Executive Officer, Sundargarh Municipality, Sundargarh (O.P. No.3) to properly measure and demarcate Plot No.795, which is recorded as “Sadaka”, and proceed accordingly. If the Petitioner is not found to Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGRAM DAS Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 13-Jan-2026 17:50:42 Signature Not Verified p. 2 have encroached any portion of Plot No.795, he may not be evicted from his shop room. 4. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. (B.P. Routray) Judge S.Das/sipun