IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK WP(C) No.2714 of 2026 Biranchi Kisan …. Petitioner Mr. Maheswar Mohanty, Advocate -versus- Collector, Deogarh and Others …. Opposite Parties Mr. G. Tripathy, AGA CORAM: SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY ORDER 27.1.2026 Order No. 01. 1. Heard Mr. M. Mohanty, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. G. Tripathy, learned AGA for State – opposite parties. 2. The grievance of the petitioner is that without granting any opportunity of hearing to him, the opposite parties are proceeding for his eviction from the case land. 3. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of at the stage of admission with a direction to the Tahasildar, Barkoat (O.P. No.3) to grant due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and take a decision, in accordance with law, before proceeding for eviction of the petitioner from the case land, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition. 4. Till such decision is taken by O.P. No.3, status quo as on date in respect of nature and character of the case land shall be maintained. Digitally Signed Signed by: MANAS KUMAR PANDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC, Cuttack Date: 27-Jan-2026 18:30:05 Signature Not Verified p. 2 5. An urgent certified copy of this order shall be issued on proper application. ( B.P. Routray) Judge M.K.Panda