Authority: High Court of Odisha, Cuttack
Order Date: 25.09.2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Sipu Sahoo, represented by Mr. Janaki Kanta Mahapatra, Adv.
- Opposite Parties: State of Odisha & Ors., represented by Mr. Jyoshnamayee Sahoo, ASC; and Mahanadi Coalfield Ltd (MCL), General Manager, Angul.
- Writ Petition No.: W.P.(C) No. 15886 of 2026, CNR No. ODHC010370602026.
- Prayer Filed: The petitioner sought admission of the writ petition, issuance of Rule NISI directing Opposite Party No.2 (General Manager, MCL) to release compensation calculated on the valuation of Mouza‑Hensmal, Tahsil‑Talcher, Khata No. 270, Dist‑Dhenkanal, and to provide one employment to the displaced family; also sought direction for disposal of an application form under Annexure‑8 pending before Opposite Party No.3 (Project Officer, Bhubaneswari area, MCL).
- Representation: The petitioner filed a representation dated 18.06.2025 (Annexure‑8) before the Project Officer, Bhubaneswari area, MCL, seeking redressal of his grievance. The representation remained pending.
Court Observations & Directions
- The matter was taken up through a hybrid arrangement.
- After hearing counsel for both sides, the Court, without delving into the merits, directed the Project Officer, Bhubaneswari area, MCL (Opposite Party No.3) to dispose of the petitioner’s representation (Annexure‑8) by passing a reasoned order in accordance with law.
- The disposal must be completed within one month from the date the certified copy of this order is produced/presented.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of.
- The Project Officer is mandated to issue a reasoned order on the pending representation within the stipulated one‑month period.
Topics: Compensation, Land Acquisition, Court Order