Authority: High Court of Orissa at Cuttack
Order Date: 11 September 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Rashmikanta Satapathy filed W.P.(C) No.28234 of 2026 against Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and others, seeking removal of unauthorized encroachment on a public road over Sub‑Plots of Plot 224, Mouza‑Bhagabanpur, referenced in letter No.17346 dated 24‑05‑2014.
- The petitioner had earlier raised the same grievance before the Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation and the Vice‑Chairman of BDA (see Annexure‑5 series) but no decision was taken.
- Counsel for the petitioner requested the Court to direct the Vice‑Chairman of BDA to consider the grievance in light of the communication annexed as Annexure‑2.
- The State counsel expressed no objection to the representation being considered by the Vice‑Chairman in accordance with law.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs the Vice‑Chairman of BDA to examine the grievance and pass a lawful order within fifteen working days of receipt of an authenticated copy of this order.
- The Court clarifies that if the encroachment is not cleared despite this direction, the petitioner may file a contempt proceeding.
- The writ petition is disposed of.
Topics: Legal Enforcement, Urban Encroachment