Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 31 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Maa Bimala Self Help Group, Asuradhipa, Nayagarh (represented by Advocate S. Jena).
- Respondents: State of Odisha and others, including Opposite Party No.2 (TPCODL) and Opposite Party No.3.
- Petition seeks: (i) quash of Letter Nos.18 & 19 dated 29‑07‑2026 issued by Opposite Party No.3 concerning Nayagarh Division; (ii) mandamus directing respondents to allow the petitioner to continue under the letter dated 12‑10‑2010 (Annexure‑1) with all consequential benefits; (iii) consideration of a representation filed by the petitioner (Annexure‑5).
- The petitioner alleged that the letters were illegal, arbitrary, and beyond jurisdiction, and that the petitioner’s performance justified continuation of earlier benefits.
Court Observations & Directions
- The Court, after hearing counsel, disposed of the writ petition without expressing opinion on merits.
- Directed Opposite Party No.2 to consider the representation filed under Annexure‑5 within two (2) weeks from the date of production of the certified copy of this order, in accordance with law.
- Ordered that no coercive action be taken against the petitioner until a decision is rendered, citing the interim order in W.P.(C) No.25229 of 2026 as precedent.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed.
- Opposite Party No.2 must review the petitioner’s representation within two weeks and provide an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and TPCODL authorities.
- All coercive actions against the petitioner are stayed pending the said decision.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Self Help Group, State Intervention