Manmath Kumar Sahu v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Odisha HC writ disposal (W.P.(C) No.2031 of 2025, order dt. 10.02.2025, Manmath Kumar Sahu v. State of Odisha and others): mandamus-style relief — opposite party no.2, the Collector, Baripada, directed to decide the petitioner's pending representation (Annexure-5) within 4 months of production of certified copy and communicate the order within 2 weeks; no opinion expressed on merits; underlying grievances concern quashing of order dt. 30.12.2024 (Annexure-1) and land-acquisition compensation per valuation report dt. 20.12.2024 (Annexure-4).
What did the court decide?
Direction to the opposite party no.2, the Collector, Baripada, to take a decision on the petitioner's representation (vide Annexure-5) and pass appropriate order in accordance with law within four months from the date of production of a certified copy of the order, if there is no other impediment, and to communicate the order to the petitioner within two weeks of taking the decision.