Fulendra Pan @ Bankra v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Single judge in High Court of Orissa examined land occupation dispute where a government school allegedly took petitioners' land without proper acquisition. Court directed respondent to consider past representations, verify encroachment, and initiate acquisition proceedings if confirmed within four weeks.
What did the court decide?
Direction to opposite party to consider representation dated March 14, 2011, verify land ownership and occupation, and initiate acquisition proceedings within four weeks if encroachment found.