Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 08 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Mr. Biswajit Nayak vs. Secretary, Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA).
- Background: Petitioner purchased sub‑plots Nos. 24 and 25, total area 0.095 acre (Plot No. 89/2743, Khata No. 365/1589) from seller Durga Madhab Deo, who had subdivided a 30.150‑acre land parcel in Mouza Malipada and created a 20‑ft internal access road covering over 5.000 acre of easement rights for all buyers.
- The BDA’s Town Planning (TP) scheme provides a uniform 40 % deduction/contribution on land area for internal roads, which the petitioner claims should be adjusted in his favour.
- The petitioner submitted a representation to BDA on 30‑May‑2026 requesting the benefit; BDA has not responded, nor have other buyers’ similar representations.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposes of the writ petition, directing the BDA to dispose of the petitioner’s representation (Annexure‑1) by passing a reasoned order after granting a personal hearing, and to do so expeditiously.
- The writ petition is thereby dismissed.
Topics: Land Development, Urban Planning, Legal Relief