Mahanadi Coalfields Petition Withdrawn, Interest Reduction Pursued

Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack

Order Date: 22 July 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd, Angul & Anr.; Opposite parties: Jagadananda Sahoo & Ors.
• The petition was a writ petition (W.P.(C) No.19177 of 2026) seeking relief, including reduction of interest.
• Counsel for petitioner: Mr. H. Mohanty; hearing conducted in hybrid mode before Justice B.P. Routray.
• The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ and pursue the same relief before the Tribunal in T.C. Case No.67 of 2004.

Final Outcome

• The Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn, granting permission to pursue the prayer for reduction of interest before the Tribunal.
• An urgent certified copy of the order was directed to be issued on proper application.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Coal Industry