Single-judge bench disposed of a writ petition alleging inaction by authorities concerning Gram Panchayat inclusion in an exclusive privilege area, directing a time-bound decision.
Directing the concerned authority to take a decision on the inclusion of the Gram Panchayat within four weeks from the date of this order.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
WP(C) No.26823 of 2026
CNR No. ODHC010615812026
Anjan Kumar Sahoo
…. Petitioner
Mr. A.K. Patra, Advocate
-Versus-
…. State of Odisha and others Opp. Parties
Ms. B. Dash, ASC
CORAM: HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE CHITTARANJAN DASH
ORDER
Order No.
10.09.2026
2. The Petitioner has annexed several letters issued by the Collector, recommending the inclusion of the Gram Panchayat within an exclusive privilege area; yet, no decision has been taken in the matter.
3. The learned Additional Standing Counsel submits, on instructions that the authorities are actively considering such recommendations, but a decision has not yet been taken.
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4. We, thus dispose of the instant writ petition, directing the concerned authority to take a decision in a time bound manner. The competent authority shall take a decision within four (4) weeks from the date of the communication of this order, in accordance with law.
(Harish Tandon) Chief Justice
(Chittaranjan Dash) Judge
Bijay/Sarbani
Signature Not Verified
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Digitally Signed Signed by: SARBANI DASH Designation: Junior StenographerReason: Authentication Location: HIGH COURT OF ORISSA, CUTTACK Date: 11-Sep-2026 14:26:43
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the writ petition is maintainable regarding the alleged inaction of the authority.
Anjan Kumar Sahoo
State of Odisha
Harish Tandon
Chittaranjan Dash
As recorded by the court registry
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