Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack

Order Date: 23 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd, Angul, represented through its Chief General Manager & Anr., counsel Mr. H. Mohanty.
  • Opposite parties: Murari Sahoo (deceased), Lambodar Sahoo & Others.
  • Writ Petition: W.P.(C) No.17503 of 2026 filed in the High Court of Orissa.
  • Coram: Justice B.P. Routray.
  • The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ petition and to pursue a separate prayer for reduction of interest before the Tribunal in T.C. Case No.171 of 2004.

Final Outcome

  • The Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn, thereby granting the petitioner permission to pursue the reduction of interest claim before the Tribunal in T.C. Case No.171 of 2004.
  • The Court directed that an urgent certified copy of this order be issued upon a proper application.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Coal Sector