Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack (Bench: Dr. Justice Sanjeeb K Panigrahi)
Order Date: 20 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Director, Land Records, Surveys, Board of Revenue, Cuttack & Anr.; represented by AGA Mr. Sabita Ranjan Pattnaik.
- Opposite Party: Sylvesa Infotech Pvt. Ltd, Bhubaneswar; represented by Senior Advocate Mr. Niraj Gupta and Adv. Mr. Jyotirmaya Prasad Behera.
- The writ petition (W.P.(C) No.7115 of 2026) challenges orders dated 02.01.2026 and 21.02.2026 passed by the Senior Civil Judge, Commercial Court, Cuttack in Execution Case No.257 of 2023 (ARBP No.45 of 2021).
- A contempt petition (CONTC No.2726 of 2026) was filed for non‑compliance with the court’s order dated 13.03.2026.
- On 07.08.2026 the court directed the petitioners to deposit 50 % of the awarded amount within seven days; they failed to comply.
- The Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Odisha appeared on 18.08.2026 and reported awaiting higher‑authority response, leading to further adjournment.
Final Outcome
- The court granted an additional seven‑day period for the petitioners to deposit the 50 % amount before the Senior Civil Judge, Commercial Court, Cuttack, or to obtain a stay order from the District Judge, Bhubaneswar; failure will result in execution proceeding as per law.
- Both the writ petition and the contempt petition are disposed of in these terms.
- The web copy of the order is deemed authenticated, and the personal appearance of the Additional Chief Secretary is dispensed with.
Topics: Court Order, Execution Proceedings, Compliance Deadline