p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 12553 OF 2026 Tanmaya Senapati … Petitioner Mr. K. Chandra Sarangi, Adv. -Versus - State of Odisha and Others … Opp. Parties Addl. Government Advocate CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 30.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned Counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State. 3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer: “In view of the facts and circumstances stated hereinabove, it is most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to: a) Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction directing the concerned authorities i.e. O.P. No. 2 and 3 to cancel the Patta standing in the name of the petitioner's wife (O.P. No.5) in respect of land bearing Khata No. 1322/464, Plot No. 700/3036/34/75, Area Ac.0.50dec, Mouza Ganeswarapur, Tahasil Remuna, Thana No. 166, District Balasore; b) Direct the concerned authorities to mutate and record the said land in the name of the petitioner; c) Pass such other and further order(s) as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.; And for which act of kindness, the petitioner as in duty Order No. 01. p. 2 bound shall ever pray.” 4. Having regard to the nature of the lis, this Court is of the view that the Revenue Authorities are not competent to adjudicate the same. The petitioner may approach the competent Civil Court seeking appropriate relief. 5. It is submitted that a third-party interest is being attempted to be created in respect of the case land, which, if allowed, will seriously prejudice the interest of the petitioner. 6. This is also a relief that can be considered to be granted by the Civil Court. In such view of the matter, the writ application is disposed of granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the competent Civil Court within two weeks from today as also to pray for appropriate interim relief therein. 7. This Court further directs that status quo with regard to the case land, as on date shall be maintained for a period of 15 days or till the filing of the suit, whichever is earlier. (Sashikanta Mishra) A.K. Rana Judge Designation: P.A.