IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.7179 of 2026 Srikanta Malik …. Petitioner Mr. R.K.Sarangi, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. U.R.Jena, AGA CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 30.04.2026 Order No. 02. 1. Heard Mr. Sarangi, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. Jena, learned AGA for State. 2. The Petitioner has prayed to settle the land in his favour on the basis of ‘Hata Patta’ issued by the Ex-intermediary. 3. In absence of any express provision, the Tahasildar cannot be directed for consideration of the prayer of the Petitioner to settle the land in his favour. 4. Accordingly, the writ petition is dismissed. ( B.P. Routray) Judge S.Das