Dismissed

Uttami Sabar v. State of Odisha

Orissa HC11 Sept 2026WP(C)/29287/2026

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What is this about?

Appearing as an encroacher, the petitioner challenged an eviction notice. The Court held that an alternative statutory remedy existed under the O.P.L.E. Act. It dismissed the writ petition but allowed an appeal with interim protection and directed suspension of coercive action.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner permitted to file appeal and petition for interim protection within 15 days; coercive action against petitioner suspended till appeal is taken up.

Uttami Sabar Vs State of Odisha — Land Acquisition | Orissa HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.29287 of 2026

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CNR No. ODHC010674632026

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Uttami Sabar

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...… Petitioner(s) Mr. Soubhagya Kumar Dash, Advoate

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-Versus-

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……. State of Odisha & Ors. Opposite Party (s) Mr. Sonak Mishra, ASC

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CORAM:

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DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI

ORDER

Order No. 01.

11.09.2026

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement.

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2. Heard.

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3. In filing this Writ Petition, the Petitioner being encroacher, has challenged the order of eviction notice under Annexure-3 issued by the Opposite Party No.3/ Tahasildar, Parlakhemundi.

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4. During the course of hearing, learned counsel for the State submits that there is a clear statutory remedy of appeal available under Section 12(1) of the O.P.L.E. Act against the impugned order under Annexure-3. Hence, the Petitioner should approach the concerned Appellate Authority.

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5. In such view of the matter, this Court is not inclined to entertain the prayer made in this Writ Petition. However,

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed Signed by: GITANJALI NAYAK Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 11-Sep-2026 16:40:39

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Gitanjali

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considering the request of the learned counsel for the Petitioner, this Court permits the Petitioner to file an appeal along with a petition for condonation of delay, if any, so also a petition for interim protection before the concerned Appellate Authority as per Section 12(1) of the O.P.L.E. Act, within a period of 15 working days hence. In such event, Appellate Authority shall conclude the hearing within a period of two months from the date of filing of the appeal.

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6. It is further directed that till the Appeal is taken up, no coercive action shall be taken against the Petitioner pursuant to the impugned order under Annexure-3, issued by the Opposite Party No.3/Tahasildar, Parlakhemundi.

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7. This Writ Petition is, accordingly, disposed of.

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8. The web copy of this order be treated as authenticated

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copy.

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( Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge

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Signature Not Verified

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Digitally Signed Signed by: GITANJALI NAYAK Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 11-Sep-2026 16:40:39

Uttami Sabar v. State of Odisha

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