Lachaman Pradhan v. State of Odisha
Case brief
What is this about?
Orissa High Court, Cuttack; WP(C) No.5687 of 2026; decided 5.3.2026 by Justice B.P. Routray (single judge). Petitioner Lachaman Pradhan (advocate Mr. A.K. Dash) versus State of Odisha through Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department and others (Mr. G. Tripathy, AGA). Petition disposed of at admission stage; Tahasildar, Baliguda (O.P. No.5) directed to decide representation dated 17.01.2026 (Annexure-1) in accordance with law within eight weeks. No statutory provisions or case law cited; no monetary relief.
What did the court decide?
Direction to O.P. No.5, the Tahasildar, Baliguda, to consider the petitioner's grievance as per his representation dated 17th January, 2026 (Annexure-1) and take a decision in accordance with law within eight weeks of receiving the certified copy of the order together with a copy of the writ petition; urgent certified copy to be issued on proper application.