p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 13879 of 2026 CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER 07.05.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Government Advocate for the State. 3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer: “The petitioner, therefore prayed that the Hon’ble Court be pleased to admit the writ application and after hearing petitioner’s advocate issue a writ in nature of certiorari or issue any suitable writ/writs by setting-aside the order dated 26.09.2025 passed by the Asst. Settlement Officer, Rental Colony, Bhubaneswar functioning at Major Settlement Office, Jobra, Cuttack in Misc. Case No. 61 of 2025.; And pass any appropriate order/orders as the Hon’ble Court deem fit and proper; And for this act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.” 4. Since the settlement operations are still in progress in the concerned Mouza, the order is appealable before the Settlement Officer. Since alternative efficacious remedy is available, the writ Paresh Chandra Barik .… Petitioner Represented by Mr. S.K.Nayak, Advocate - Versus - State of Odisha & Ors .… Opp. Parties Mr. A.R.Dash, AGA Order No. 01. . p. 2 application is disposed of granting liberty to the petitioner to prefer an appeal before the appropriate authority within two weeks from today. If such appeal is preferred within the stipulated period along with an application seeking condonation of delay, the same shall be considered and the appeal shall be heard on its own merit as early as possible. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Deepak Deepak