IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.5734 of 2026 Dhurba Charan Sahoo and Another …. Petitioners Mr. K.C. Tripathy, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha, represented through its Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. G. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 23.2.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard Mr. K.C. Tripathy, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. G. Tripathy, learned AGA for State – opposite parties. 2. It is submitted on behalf of the petitioners that they are the local villagers and the parents whose kids are reading in Nelia UGME Government School. According to them, the land of the school has been encroached by some local persons and they are raising construction of a Mandap and other buildings thereon forcibly. In this regard, a representation submitted by them to the Tahasildar is pending consideration. 3. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Tahasildar, Darpan (O.P. No.5) to consider the grievance of the petitioners as per their representation under Annexure-3 and take decision, in accordance with law, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition. 4. It is made clear that this court has not opined anything on the merits of contentions of the petitioners. Digitally Signed Signed by: MANAS KUMAR PANDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 23-Feb-2026 18:47:08 5. An urgent certified copy of this order shall be issued on proper application. ( B.P. Routray) Judge M.K.Panda