Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack

Order Date: 30 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Managing Committee of Chandra Sekhar Academy, Balighai, Puri
  • Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and others
  • Counsel: Mr. A.K. Mohapatra (Petitioner), Mr. T.K. Dash (Additional Government Advocate for State)
  • Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition (W.P.(C) No.18549 of 2026) seeking issuance of a Fire Safety Certificate that has been pending since 25 April 2026.
  • Key Observations: The Court noted the prolonged delay in processing the application and the petitioner’s request for urgent relief.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is disposed of at the admission stage.
  • The Court directs the Deputy Fire Officer, Puri Circle, Grand Road, Puri (Opposite Party No.3) to dispose of the petitioner’s fire safety certificate application within two months of receiving a certified copy of this order along with a copy of the writ petition.
  • An urgent certified copy of the order shall be granted upon a proper application by the petitioner.

Topics: Fire Safety, Judicial Orders