Authority: Supreme Court of India, Registrar Court (Before Registrar Sh. Apurv Singh)

Order Date: 13‑08‑2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: M/S Pyali Chakravarty
  • Respondents: The Collector, Sambalpur & Ors.
  • Petition Numbers: Special Leave to Appeal (C) Nos. 14046, 14047, 14048, 14049, 14050, 14051, 14052, 14053/2026
  • Hearing Date: 13‑08‑2026; petitions were called for hearing on this date.
  • Counsel for Petitioner: Mr. Shibashish Misra (Advocate‑on‑Record)
  • Counsel for Respondents: Mr. Shovan Mishra (Advocate‑on‑Record) and senior counsel Mrs. Prabhati Nayak, Mr. Umakant Misra, Mr. Debabrata Dash, Mr. Tushar Garg.
  • Procedural Background: The Court had previously served notices to various common respondents. Service on respondent No. 3 in several SLPs was completed in April 2026, but none of the respondents entered appearance.

Final Outcome

  • Counter‑Affidavit Deadline: One week’s time, as a last opportunity, is granted to common respondents Nos. 1 & 2 in all SLPs (14046‑14053/2026) to file a counter‑affidavit. If filed, it will be taken on record; otherwise, any further opportunity to file will be declined.
  • Deceased Respondent No. 3: Petitioner's counsel is directed to take appropriate steps concerning the deceased common respondent No. 3 in SLP(C) Nos. 14046/2026 & 14051/2026 within two weeks, and similarly for Nos. 14047/2026 & 14052/2026 within two weeks.
  • Service Completion Note: Service was completed on respondent No. 3 in SLP(C) No. 14048/2026, common respondent No. 3 in SLP(C) Nos. 14049/2026 & 14050/2026, and respondent No. 3 in SLP(C) No. 14053/2026 in April 2026, but none entered appearance.
  • Late Counter‑Affidavits: Common respondents Nos. 4, 5 & 6 filed counter‑affidavits after the deadline had already been declined. The Registry is instructed to specifically mention this fact in the office report when placing the matter before the Hon’ble Court.
  • Further Service Requirement: Petitioner's counsel must take fresh steps and file fresh particulars for service on common respondent No. 4 in SLP(C) Nos. 14049/2026 & 14050/2026 within a week, as a last opportunity. If complied with, the matter will be processed as per the rules; otherwise, the Registry will list the matter before the Hon’ble Judge in Chambers for necessary directions.
  • Administrative Note: A copy of this Record of Proceeding is to be furnished to the concerned Advocate‑on‑Record for information and compliance.
  • Signature: Digitally signed by Rupam Dhamija on 2026‑08‑13 at 16:56:38 IST (Signature Not Verified).

Topics: Procedural Order, Special Leave to Appeal