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Sumitra Das v. State of Odisha

Orissa HC11 Sept 2026WP(C)/29335/2026

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The single-judge bench disposed of a writ petition challenging eviction proceedings initiated without notice despite the petitioner holding a Land Right Certificate. The court directed the Commissioner to consider the petitioner's representation within 15 days and issue a decision within eight weeks, staying eviction until then.

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Petitioner not to be evicted; Opposite Party No.3 to consider petitioners representation and decide within eight weeks.

Sumitra Das Vs State of Odisha — Landlord and Tenant | Orissa HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.29335 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010696302026

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Sumitra Das

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Petitioner(s)

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Mr. Subash Chandra Puspalaka,

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Advocate

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versus-

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

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CORAM:

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HON’BLE DR.JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI

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ORDER

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Order No. 11.09.2026

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01.

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1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement.

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2. Heard Mr. S.C. Puspalaka, learned counsel for the Petitioner and Mr. Sonak Mishra, learned Additional Standing Counsel for the State-Opposite Parties.

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3. The grievance of the Petitioner is that, though the Land Right Certificate to the extent of 484 sq. ft. over Plot No.263/9881 under Khata No.4689 of mouza-Bhubaneswar Unit-39 Gadakana vide the Certificate dated 26.12.2023 under Annexure-1 has been issued, but now the Opposite Parties without issuing any notice are proceeding for eviction of the Petitioner without giving her any opportunity of hearing.

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4. Considering such limited of grievance of the Petitioner,

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the writ petition is disposed of with an observation that in the

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Signature Not Verifiedevent the Petitioner files a representation to the Digitally SignedSigned by: GITANJALI NAYAK Page 1 of 2

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Digitally SignedSigned by: GITANJALI NAYAK 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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Commissioner, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (Opposite Party No.3) highlighting her grievance within a period of fifteen days from today along with certified copy of this order and a copy of the writ petition, Opposite Party No.3 shall consider the same and take a decision, in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks thereafter. Till such decision is taken by the Opposite Party No.3, the Petitioner may not be evicted from the case land.

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

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