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p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.6594 of 2026
CORAM:
JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA
ORDER 24.04.2026
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. Mrs. Sahoo, learned Additional Standing Counsel submits that the case record in OLR 8(A) Case No.26 of 2015 is not traceable.
3. This is not an acceptable submission, as official records cannot simply be said to be missing from the office. Even if it is missing it is for the concerned authority to reconstruct the record and proceed with the official work.
4. The writ application is disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Deogaon to dispose of the aforementioned case as early as possible, preferably within four weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioner, if necessary by reconstructing the file. The petitioner shall co- operate in the process of reconstruction of the file.
(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Puspanjali Rita Parekh .… Petitioner Represented by
Mr. K. Dang, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & Others .… Opp. Parties Represented by
Mrs. J. Sahoo, Additional Standing Counsel
Order No.
03. . Designation: Junior Stenographer Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack.