Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack

Order Date: 23 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd, Angul, represented through its Chief General Manager & Anr., counsel H. Mohanty.
  • Opposite parties: Chakhandi Sahu (Deceased), Krushikesh Sahu & Others.
  • Writ Petition No.: W.P.(C) No.17574 of 2026.
  • Bench: Justice B.P. Routray (Coram).
  • The petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ petition and to pursue its prayer for reduction of interest before the Tribunal.
  • The Tribunal reference is T.C. Case No.42 of 2004.

Final Outcome

  • The Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn, thereby allowing the petitioner to continue its claim for interest reduction before the Tribunal.
  • The order directs that an urgent certified copy of the order be granted on proper application.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Coal Sector