p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.5979 of 2026 Sukanti Nayak …. Petitioner Mr. S.K.Mishra, Sr.Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …. Opposite Parties Mr. R.Pradhan, ASC CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 24.02.2026 Order No. 03. 1. Heard Mr. Mishra, learned Senior Counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. Pradhan, learned ASC for the State. 2. Considering the prayer of the Petitioner that her representation is pending before the Collector, Mayurbhanj, the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Collector, Mayurbhanj (O.P.No.2) to consider the grievance of the Petitioner as per her representation under Annexure-9 and take decision, in accordance with law and as per by-law of the society, within a period of two days from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition. If necessary, the Collector, Mayurbhanj may grant due opportunity of hearing to all parties concerned. 3. It is also left open for the Petitioner to pray the Collector, Mayurbhanj for any interim arrangement for ensuing of Dola Festival. Digitally Signed Signed by: SANGRAM DAS Reason: Authentication Location: High Court of Orissa, Cuttack Date: 24-Feb-2026 17:40:05 Signature Not Verified p. 2 4. Issue urgent certified copy in course of the day. ( B.P. Routray) Judge S.Das