In a writ petition, the petitioner sought a direction for protection of his bus from obstruction caused by Private Bus Owners' Associations. The court observed that no FIR was registered against the private associations and held that a writ of mandamus cannot be issued against them, dismissing the matter.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) NO. 16803 OF 2022
Mohan Kumar Mohanty
..... Petitioner
Mr. Arjuna Charan Behera, Advocate -versus-
State of Odisha and others
…. Opp. Parties
Mr. Pravakar Behera, Standing Counsel (For Transport Department)
CORAM:
JUSTICE K.R. MOHAPATRA
Order No.
ORDER 15.07.2022
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Urgent certified copy of this order be granted on proper application.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether a writ of mandamus can be issued against Private Bus Owners' Associations to direct them not to obstruct the petitioner's bus plying.
Whether the petitioner has established any First Information Report regarding obstruction for seeking court direction.
Mohan Kumar Mohanty
State of Odisha
Private Bus Owners' Associations
K.R. Mohapatra
As recorded by the court registry
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