IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.8611 of 2026 Binod Kumar Pani and Others …. Petitioner Mr. A.P. Bose, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha, represented through its Principal Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. T.K. Dash, AGA CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 19.3.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard Mr. A.P. Bose, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mr. T.K. Dash, learned AGA for State – opposite parties. 2. Considering the limited grievance of the petitioners the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Sub-Collector, Angul (O.P. No.3) to consider the grievance of the petitioners as per their representation at Annexure-3 series and take decision, in accordance with law, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition. Till such decision is taken by opposite party no.3 status quo as on date in respect of the nature of drain in question situating over plot No.6262, 6263, 6264, 6265 and 6266 under Khata No.938 shall be maintained. 3. An urgent certified copy of this order shall be issued on proper application. ( B.P. Routray) Judge M.K.Panda