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Gopal Mahapatra v. State of Odisha

Orissa HC15 Jul 2026WP(C)/25864/2024

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What is this about?

Orissa High Court, Cuttack; W.P.(C) No. 25864 of 2024; Gopal Mahapatra v. State of Odisha; order dated 15.07.2026 by Sashikanta Mishra, J.; land record status correction from “Dakhal Satwa Sunya” to “Stithiban”; prayer to quash order dated 22.07.2024 (Annexure-3); disposal directing Addl. Tahasildar, Tangi, Khurda to consider prayer in light of Gargi Dash v. State of Odisha & Others [W.P.(C) No. 2870 of 2026] & Batch; six-week timeline from production of certified copy; advocates A.K. Nayak (petitioner) and A.R. Dash, AGA (State).

What did the court decide?

Direction to the Addl. Tahasildar, Tangi, Khurda to consider the petitioner's prayer in light of the judgment in Gargi Dash v. State of Odisha & Others [W.P.(C) No. 2870 of 2026] & Batch, with a decision to be taken within six weeks of production of the certified copy of the order.

Gopal Mahapatra Vs State of Odisha — Orissa HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 25864 of 2024

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Gopal Mahapatra …. Petitioner

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Represented by Mr. A.K. Nayak, Advocate

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-Versus –

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State of Odisha and another

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….

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Opp. Parties

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Represented by Mr. A.R. Dash, AGA

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CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA

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ORDER_ 15.07.2026

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Order No.

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This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel

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for the State.

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The petitioner has approached this Court with the following

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prayer:-

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“The petitioner, therefore, prays that your Lordships shall graciously be pleased to admit this Writ Petition issue Rule nisi calling upon the opposite parties to show cause;

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(a) As to why the order dated 22.07.2024 vide Annexure-3 shall not be quashed.

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(b) As to why the opposite party No.2 is directed to correct the status of the land from “Dakhal Satwa Sunya” to “Stithiban”

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(c) And to pass such other order or orders as this Hon’ble Court deem fit and proper.

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And on their failure to show cause or showing insufficient cause this Hon’ble Court be pleased to

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make the said rule absolute by way of issuance of appropriate Writ or Writs order or orders in the facts and circumstances of the present case;

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And for this act of your Lordships’ kindness the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.”

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It is stated at the bar that the case of the petitioner is covered by the judgment rendered by this Court recently in the case of Gargi Dash v. State of Odisha & Others [W.P.(C) No.2870 of 2026] & Batch.

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Considering the submissions as above, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the Addl. Tahasildar, Tangi, Khurda to consider the prayer of the petitioner in light of the aforementioned judgment of this Court. A decision in this regard shall be taken within six weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioner.

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( Sashikanta Mishra) Judge

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BC Tudu

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed Signed by: BHIGAL CHANDRA TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 15-Jul-2026 18:55:37

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