Samir Kumar Mohanty v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
A writ petition concerning a threatened house demolition by Phulbani Municipality. The court disposed of the petition by directing the Executive Officer to consider the petitioner's show cause reply before finalizing the proceeding, and imposed a two-month moratorium on demolition pending completion.
What did the court decide?
Direction to consider show cause reply before disposal; two-month protection from house demolition; proceeding must be finalized within two months.