p. 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 11009 of 2026 Binata Khuntia …. Petitioner Represented by Mr. M. Mishra, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mrs. J. Sahoo, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 22.04.2026 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Standing Counsel for the State. 3. The petitioner is aggrieved by order of refusal by registering authority, Jagatsinghpur for registration of the sale deed presented by him. This order can be challenged in appeal under Section 72 of the Registration Act before the appropriate authority. Since alternative efficacious remedy is available, the writ petition is disposed of grating liberty to the petitioner to prefer appeal within one week from today. If such appeal is preferred along with application seeking condonation of delay, the same shall be considered liberally. The appeal shall be heard on its own merit as early as possible, preferably within a period of three months from the date of its registration. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BC.TUDU Order No. 1. Designation: Sr. Stenographer