p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W..P.(C) No. 6315 of 2026 Ratha Meher & others …. Petitioners Represented by Mr. A.C. Behera, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha & Others …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. A.R. Dash, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 23.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Addition Government Advocate for the State. 3. The petitioners have filed this writ petition with the following prayer:- “Therefore, its respectfully prayed that this Hon’ble Corut may graciously be pleased to Admit this Writ Petition, issue rule Nisi for calling upon the opp. parties for show cause as to why the direction will not be issued for early disposal of the Consolidation Appeal No.9 of 2005 to the Deputy Director Consolidation and Holding, Sambalpur. This Hon’ble Court be pleased to make its Rule absolute if the said opp. parties fail to submit sufficient cause or show insufficient cause and after hearing from the parties, this Hon’ble Court may direct in the writ of Mandamus to the Deputy Director, Consolidation and Holding to conclude the hearing proceeding and disposed of the Consolidation Appeal No. 9 of 2005 with any early date for the interest of justice. Order No. 1. p. 2 This Hon’ble Court be pleased to pass any order(s) may direct any direction as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit just and proper in this case. And for this act of kindness the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 3. Considering the innocuous prayer, the writ petition is disposed of directing the Deputy Director, Consolidation and Holding, Sambalpur to make an effort to dispose of Consolidation Appeal No. 9 of 2005 pending before him at an early date, preferably within four weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioners. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BC.TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer