p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 3344 OF 2026 Basudevpur Bisthapita Kshatigrast Prajasangha, Angul …. Petitioner Mr. Krushna Chandra Dash, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties Mr. Swayambhu Mishra, Additional Standing Counsel CORAM: JUSTICE K.R. MOHAPATRA JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR MISHRA ORDER Order No. 27.04.2026 2. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The Petitioner has filed this writ petition for the following relief: “It is therefore prayed that the Hon’ble Court may be graciously pleased to consider the fact stated in this petition, admit the same, issue notice to Ops calling upon them to file show cause as to why the prayer made in this writ petition shall not be allowed. If they fail to show cause or show insufficient cause, then this writ petition may be allowed by issuing a writ of mandamus, directing the OP authorities to disburse their pending additional 50% compensation as ex-gratia to the double displaced families/petitioners forthwith without any further delay. And further direction may be issued to pay the said amount with admissible interest for inordinate delay in payment caused due lapses of OP authorities. And/or pass such other order/orders, direction/directions, writ/writs the Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper under the facts and circumstances of the present cause in the interest of justice. And for this he shall ever pray.” Digitally Signed Signed by: MADHUSMITA SAHOO Designation: SENIOR STENOGRAPHER Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 29-Apr-2026 10:32:19 Signature Not Verified p. 2 3. Mr. Dash, learned counsel for the Petitioner prays for withdrawal of the writ petition to pursue the remedy before the Collector, Angul. 4. Mr. Mishra, learned Additional Standing Counsel submits that the writ petition itself is not maintainable at the instance of the Petitioner. However, if the Petitioner wants to withdraw the writ petition, he has no objection to the same. 5. In view of the above, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case of the Petitioner, disposes of the writ petition as withdrawn. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. (K.R. Mohapatra) Judge (S.K. Mishra) ms Judge Designation: SENIOR STENOGRAPHER