The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the Tahasildar's order in a mutation case, relying on the availability of an appellate forum. The petition was disposed of with liberty to approach the appellate authority within thirty days.
Writ petition dismissed; liberty granted to approach appellate authority within 30 days.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WP(C) No.11372 of 2024
Rojalin Mohapatra
…. Petitioner
Ms. Deepali Mahapatra, Advocate -versus-
State of Odisha, represented through its Principal Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department and Others
…. Opposite Parties
Mr. S. Ghose, Additional Government Advocate
CORAM:
SHRI JUSTICE B. P. ROUTRAY
ORDER
13.5.2024
Order No.
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raising her contentions there. In the event the appeal is filed within a period of 30 days from today, the question of limitation shall be considered liberally.
M.K. Panda
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition challenging the Tahasildar's order in a mutation case is maintainable given the availability of an appellate forum.
Whether the petitioner can approach the appellate authority against the Tahasildar's order in a Wakf/Revenue matter.
Whether the grant of liberty to approach the appellate authority removes the need for judicial review of the Tahasildar's order.
Rojalin Mohapatra
State of Odisha
B. P. Routray
As recorded by the court registry
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