Bhagaban Panigrahi's Rs 32.73 L Dues Claim Dismissed

Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack

Order Date: 20 August 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioner: Bhagaban Panigrahi, represented by Advocate K.P. Dash.
• Opposite Parties: Union of India and others, including SRGM, BSNL, Berhampur, Ganjam (Opposite Party No.4).
• Nature of petition: Writ petition (W.P.(C) No.26528 of 2026) seeking release of contractual dues classified as arrear bills amounting to Rs 32,73,236.
• Key evidence: Letter dated 11 March 2026 (Annexure‑11) indicating that the claim was disputed due to lapses in the working procedure (points 2‑3 of the letter).
• Court’s observation: The claim was found to be disputed and therefore could not be entertained.

Final Outcome

• The High Court rejected the petitioner’s prayer and dismissed the writ petition in its entirety.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Telecom Dues