Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack

Order Date: 08.10.2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Prime Automobiles, Rayagada, represented by Ms. P. P. Mohanty, Advocate.
  • Opposite Parties: Authorized Officer, Union Bank of India, Rayagada and another party, represented by Mr. T. Sahu, Advocate.
  • The petition (W.P.(C) No. 32747 of 2026) sought relief concerning possession of a land and building measuring 0.086 acres (3745 Sq. Ft.) covered under Khata No. 50/1182, Plot No. 186/1009/1851, Mouza‑Nayapada, Rayagada district.
  • During the hearing, counsel for the petitioner requested permission to withdraw the writ petition and to approach the Department Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Cuttack Bench, for further relief.
  • The Court, comprising Justice B. P. Routray and Justice Savitri Ratho, entertained the application and disposed of the writ petition accordingly.
  • The Court ordered that the status quo regarding possession of the aforementioned property be maintained by both parties for a period of 30 days from the date of the order.
  • The Court directed that an urgent certified copy of this order be granted upon a proper application.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is formally disposed of, permitting the petitioner to withdraw the petition and approach the DRT, Cuttack Bench, as per law.
  • Both parties must maintain the existing possession of the disputed property for 30 days.
  • An urgent certified copy of the order can be obtained on proper application.

Topics: Legal Withdrawal, Property Dispute, Banking