Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 31 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petition: W.P.(C) No.27633 of 2026 filed by Maa Mangala Self Help Group, Lathipada, Nayagarh, seeking quash of Letter Nos.18 & 19 dated 29 July 2026 issued by Opposite Party No.3 and mandamus to allow continuation of SHG activities.
- Respondents: State of Odisha and others, including Opposite Party No.2 (TPCODL) and Opposite Party No.3.
- Counsel: petitioner represented by Advocate S. Jena; respondents represented by Advocates A. Tripathy and L.K. Moharana for TPCODL.
- The petition also requested the court to consider the petitioner’s performance evidence (Annexure‑5) and to extend financial benefits.
Final Outcome
- The Court, without expressing opinion on merits, directs Opposite Party No.2 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner (Annexure‑5) 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 made; Opposite Party No.2 must provide a hearing opportunity to the petitioner and TPCODL authorities.
- The writ petition is disposed after these directions.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Self Help Group Rights