Sabita Panigrahi v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Odisha writ petition; eviction proceedings by Tahasildar, Tumudibandha; general notice without opportunity of hearing; natural justice / audi alteram partem; direction to grant hearing and decide in accordance with law within six weeks; interim protection against eviction until decision; disposal at admission stage; State of Odisha as opposite party; single-judge order by B.P. Routray dated 12.05.2026.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Tahasildar, Tumudibandha (Opposite Party No.3) to grant the Petitioner due opportunity of hearing and take a decision in accordance with law within six weeks of receipt of the certified copy of the order along with a copy of the writ petition; interim bar on evicting the Petitioner from the case land until such decision is taken. ¶¶13