Authority: High Court of Odisha at Cuttack
Order Date: 14 Oct 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Rajendra Kumar Swain and another individual, represented by counsel Mr. N.P. Samal.
- Opposite Parties: Chief Manager‑cum‑Authorized Officer, UCO Bank, Zonal Office, Ashok Nagar, Unit‑II, Bhubaneswar and other bank officials, represented by counsel Mr. A. Routray.
- The writ petition (W.P.(C) No.33478 of 2026, CNR No. ODHC010795372026) sought relief against the bank; during the hearing the petitioners requested permission to withdraw the petition to pursue the matter before the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT).
- The bench comprised Justice B. P. Routray and Justice Savitri Ratho.
Final Outcome
- The High Court disposed of the writ petition as withdrawn, allowing the petitioners to approach the DRT in accordance with law.
- The court ordered that the status quo regarding possession of the disputed properties be maintained by both parties for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of the order.
- An urgent certified copy of the order may be obtained upon proper application.
Topics: Court Order, Debt Recovery Tribunal