Minarva Dash v. Collector, Angul
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, Cuttack; WP(C) No.4 of 2026; decided 08.01.2026 by Ananda Chandra Behera, J. Non-implementation by Tahasildar, Banarpal of Collector & DM, Angul's order dated 28.05.2025 in Misc. Case No.72/2024. Held: High Court is not the executing forum of instructions issued by higher authorities of the Government; compelling a subordinate authority to comply with superior officers' directions is not the High Court's role (Jayamma & Others vrs. Deputy Commissioner, Hassan, III (2013) CLT 94 (SC) — applied). Petition disposed of finally with liberty to approach the Collector and to revisit the Court on non-response. Provisions: Articles 226 & 227, Constitution of India.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to the petitioner to approach the Collector & District Magistrate, Angul (Opp. Party No.1) with an application annexing the certified copy of the Judgment praying for implementation of the order dated 28.05.2025 passed in Misc. Case No.72/2024; in case of non-response, the petitioner may approach this Court again seeking appropriate relief.