Kamal Prasad Panigrahi v. Collector, Nabrangpur
Writ Petition (Civil) – Settlement of Government land – Long possession
Case brief
What is this about?
Kamal Prasad Panigrahi v. Collector, Nabarangpur & others, W.P.(C) No.7980 of 2024, High Court of Orissa at Cuttack, order dated 06.04.2024 by R.K. Pattanaik, J. Petitioner sought settlement of schedule land on the basis of long possession via representation (Annexure-2) before opposite party No.2; State (D.K. Behera, ASC) contended the land is Government property and possession unlawful. Petition disposed of: opposite party No.2 to decide Annexure-3 per law with hearing, preferably within four weeks; interim status quo over the land; no opinion expressed on merits. Petitioner's counsel: T.K. Mishra.
What did the court decide?
Direction to opposite party No.2 to consider the petitioner's grievance and dispose of Annexure-3 as per and in accordance with law after providing an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, at the earliest preferably within four weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, with status quo to be maintained in respect of the land in question in the meanwhile.