Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack Bench

Order Date: 23 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd, Angul (represented by Chief General Manager & Anr.)
  • Opposite parties: Bakuli Pradhan & Others
  • Counsel for petitioner: H. Mohanty
  • The petition sought reduction of interest and was to be pursued before the Tribunal (T.C. Case No.36 of 2004)
  • The petitioner requested permission to withdraw the writ and continue the matter before the Tribunal.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition (W.P.(C) No.17628 of 2026) is disposed of as withdrawn.
  • Permission granted to pursue the prayer for reduction of interest before the Tribunal in T.C. Case No.36 of 2004.
  • The court directed that an urgent certified copy of the order be issued on proper application.

Topics: Legal Procedure, Interest Reduction, Tribunal Litigation