Khetrabasi Sahoo v. Commissioner of Endowments, Odisha, Bhubaneswar
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court disposes W.P.(C) 517/2026 (Khetrabasi Sahoo & others v. Commissioner of Endowments, Odisha) — directions for constitution of Non-Hereditary Trust (NHT) Board of Sri Sri Pareswar Mahadev Bije, Nimidihi, Paradipgarh, Jagatsinghpur; five objections after publication of 17.03.2026 to be forwarded promptly by Inspector of Endowments; proposal to follow under Section 27(2), Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1951; State Government directed to act at the earliest; interim order of 10.03.2026 with threat of coercive action noted.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed with directions: Inspector of Endowments to promptly send objections received within the statutory period; Additional Assistant Commissioner Endowments, Cuttack to submit proposal for constitution of NHT Board immediately upon receipt of objections, complying with the law; State Government to take steps accordingly at the earliest; Petitioners at liberty to participate in the proceeding.