p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.8943 of 2026 Govinda Chandra Bisoi …. Petitioner Mr. B.K.Sahoo, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opp.Parties Mr. T.K.Dash, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 01.05.2026 Order No. 03. 1. The matter is taken up through Hybrid mode. 2. Heard Mr. Sahoo, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. Dash, learned AGA for the State. 3. The Collector, Nayagarh namely, Madhumita Rath is present in person before this Court. 4. It is submitted by Mr. Dash, learned AGA that no drain has been constructed by PWD or any other Government Authority in the land of the Petitioner, but it is a way of natural flow of water and the alleged drain was constructed by the Petitioner himself in his land. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of granting liberty to the Petitioner, as prayed by him, to take appropriate measures in his land for safety and protection of his house. Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGRAM DAS Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 01-May-2026 14:47:36 Signature Not Verified p. 2 6. Personal appearance of the Collector, Nayagarh is dispensed with. 7. Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application. (B.P. Routray) Judge S.Das