Brukshya Trust Ordered to Vacate Encroached Land

Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack

Order Date: 11 September 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Brukshya Sanrakhyan Trust (Petitioner) represented by President Sri Surasen Mallick vs State of Odisha & Ors., including Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).
• Petition sought issuance of rule nisi and mandamus to quash Annexure‑3 issued by BMC directing demolition of an Asbestos House built by the Trust, arguing the structure caused no public inconvenience and did not encroach on a public road.
• The Court heard arguments from counsel for both the Trust and the State.

Final Outcome

• The Court ordered the Trust to vacate the land/space constructed upon Government land within one month of the order.
• Non‑compliance will permit the concerned authorities to take appropriate action against the encroachers.
• The writ petition stands disposed of; any pending applications are also disposed.

Topics: Land Encroachment, Municipal Authority