Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 14 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Mamata Swain filed writ petition (W.P.(C) No.19328 of 2026) against State of Odisha and others, including the Commissioner, Sambalpur Municipal Corporation (Opposite Party No.5).
- The petition sought relief from eviction of a shop room.
- The matter was heard in hybrid mode; counsel for petitioner Mr. G.P. Lal appeared virtually from Sambalpur, and ASC Mr. R. Pradhan represented the State.
- The petition raised a limited prayer concerning the eviction process.
Final Outcome
- The Court ordered the Commissioner, Sambalpur Municipal Corporation, to provide the petitioner a due opportunity of hearing before proceeding with eviction.
- The corporation must take a decision in accordance with law within six weeks from receipt of a certified copy of this order together with the petition.
- Until such decision is rendered, the petitioner may not be evicted from the shop room.
- An urgent certified copy of the order shall be issued on proper application.
Topics: Eviction, Municipal Governance