Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 12 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Jindal Steel Limited, Angul and another; Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and others (including Opposite Party No.8).
- The dispute concerns the Collector’s permission dated 22 May 2026 for coal‑carrying vehicles to ply between Raijharan and Ambapal during 9 pm‑7 am and 1 pm‑3 pm.
- Opposite Party No.8 objected to the 1 pm‑3 pm slot, stating it had never been challenged in any legal forum.
- Petitioners submitted grievances (Annexure‑5) to the Inspector General of Police, North Central Range, Talcher.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposed of the writ petition, directing the Inspector General of Police, North Central Range, Talcher (Opposite Party No.4) to consider the petitioners’ grievance as per Annexure‑5, in accordance with law, within four weeks from receipt of a certified copy of this order and the writ petition.
- An urgent certified copy of the order is to be granted on proper application.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Coal Transportation