Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 31 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Maa Bhuyani Self Help Group, Raghunathpur, Nayagarh, represented by Advocate S. Jena.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha and others, including Opposite Party No.2 (unspecified authority) and Opposite Party No.3 (TPCODL), represented by Advocates A. Tripathy and L. K. Moharana.
- Reliefs Sought:
1. Quash Letter Nos.18 & 19 dated 29 July 2026 issued by Opposite Party No.3 concerning Nayagarh Division.
2. Mandamus directing continuation of the petitioner’s SHG federation as per the letter dated 12 October 2010 and extension of all consequential financial benefits.
3. Any other appropriate orders.
- The matter was heard in hybrid (virtual/physical) mode; the Court did not express any opinion on the merits.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs Opposite Party No.2 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner (Annexure‑6) within two weeks from the date of production of the certified copy of this order.
- No coercive action shall be taken against the petitioner until a decision is rendered; Opposite Party No.2 must provide an opportunity of hearing to both the petitioner and the authorities of TPCODL.
- The writ petition is hereby disposed.
Topics: Legal Order, Self Help Group, State Intervention