Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack
Order Date: 04.11.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/s. Kalinga Polypack Pvt. Ltd., represented by Senior Advocate B. Sharma.
- Opposite Parties: Authorized Officer, Union Bank of India, Baramunda, Bhubaneswar & others, represented by AGA T. K. Dash.
- Writ petition (W.P.(C) No.36059 of 2026, CNR No. ODHC010853712026) concerned possession of Plot No.984 under Khata No.58/64, Mouza‑Kardei, Angul district, and Plot No.213(P), IDCO Plot No.02 under Khata No.150, Industrial area, Mouza‑Gopalpur, Kataka district.
- During the hearing, the petitioner sought permission to withdraw the writ petition and approach the Debts Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Kataka Bench, as per law.
Court Findings & Directions
- The Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn, granting the petitioner liberty to approach the DRT.
- The Court ordered that the status‑quo regarding possession of the two plots be maintained for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of this order.
- The Court observed that if the petitioner approaches the DRT within the thirty‑day period, the question of limitation may be considered liberally.
Final Outcome
- Writ petition withdrawn; petitioner may file a case before the DRT, Kataka Bench.
- Possession status‑quo on the two plots remains in effect for 30 days.
- Potential liberal interpretation of limitation period if DRT filing occurs within the stipulated timeframe.
Topics: Debt Recovery, Property Possession