Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 05 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Ranjit Karmakar, represented by Advocate A. Das.
- Respondents: Authorized Officer, Bank of Maharashtra, Rupali Square, Bhubaneswar, and other parties, represented by Advocate R.C. Ojha.
- The petition (W.P.(C) No.31874 of 2026) sought relief against the bank; counsel for petitioner requested permission to withdraw the writ and approach the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT).
- The bench comprised Justice B.P. Routray and Justice Savitri Ratho.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of, allowing the petitioner to withdraw it.
- The petitioner is granted liberty to file a claim before the DRT in accordance with law.
- If the petitioner approaches the DRT within two weeks from the order date, the court will consider any limitation issue liberally.
Topics: Debt Recovery, Banking Litigation