Sukanta Biswal v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge order of the Orissa High Court, Cuttack (Justice Sashikanta Mishra) dated 23.04.2026 in W..P.(C) No. 3864 of 2026, Sukanta Biswal v. State of Odisha & Others (petitioner's counsel: N. Behuria; State represented by A.R. Dash, AGA). Petition sought certiorari/mandamus for disposal of R.P Misc. Case No. 28 of 2012 (called R.P. Misc. Appeal No.28 of 2012 in the operative order), pending before the Sub-Collector, Kendrapara. Petition disposed of with a direction for final disposal within three weeks. Relevant searches: time-bound disposal of pending revenue/appeal matters, writ disposal by direction to subordinate authority, Sub-Collector Kendrapara.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the Sub-Collector, Kendrapara to dispose of R.P. Misc. Appeal No.28 of 2012 finally within three weeks from the date of the order; no costs were awarded notwithstanding the prayer for cost.