Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 31 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Maa Mangala Self Help Group, Bhatasahi, Nayagarh, represented by Advocate S. Jena.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and others, including TPCODL (Opposite Party No.2) and an unspecified Opposite Party No.3.
- The writ petition (W.P.(C) No.27628 of 2026) sought: (i) admission of the petition; (ii) issuance of a certiorari to quash Letters No.18 & 19 dated 29‑07‑2026 issued by Opposite Party No.3 concerning Nayagarh Division; (iii) issuance of a mandamus directing continuation of the petitioner’s activities under the letter dated 12‑10‑2010 (Annexure‑1) without interference; and (iv) other appropriate reliefs.
- The petitioner also submitted a representation to Opposite Party No.2 (Annexure‑5) highlighting grievances.
Court Observations & Directions
- The Court, after hearing counsel, disposed the writ petition without expressing opinion on merits.
- Directed Opposite Party No.2 to consider the representation filed under Annexure‑5 within two (2) weeks from the date of production of the certified copy of this order, in accordance with law.
- Ordered that no coercive action be taken against the petitioner until a decision is rendered, and that Opposite Party No.2 give the petitioner and TPCODL authorities an opportunity of hearing.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition stands disposed.
- The specific directions above are the only orders issued; the Court did not grant the reliefs sought to quash the letters or to issue a mandamus.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Self Help Group