Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack

Order Date: 23 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd, Angul, represented by its Chief General Manager and counsel Mr. H. Mohanty.
  • Opposite parties: Nityananda Pradhan (deceased), Padei @ Padmanav Pradhan and others.
  • Writ petition No. 17548 of 2026 filed in the High Court seeking permission to pursue a reduction of interest before the Tribunal in T.C. Case No.101 of 2004.
  • The petition was heard before Justice B. P. Routray, who listened to counsel for the petitioner.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is disposed of as withdrawn.
  • The petitioner is permitted to pursue its prayer for reduction of interest before the Tribunal in T.C. Case No.101 of 2004.
  • The court directed that an urgent certified copy of the order be issued on proper application.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Coal Industry