IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. No.18574 of 2026 Dr. Rajesh Mishra …. Petitioner Represented by Mr.A. Tripathy, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. A.R. Dash, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 08.07.2026 Order No. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 1. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer:- “On the aforesaid premises, it is, therefore, humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to; i) hold and declare that the impugned unilateral initiation of sou-moto Mutation Misc. Case No.9926 /2025 and orders passed thereon based on inapplicable Govt. RDM Dept. letters dt.02.07.2025 under Annexure-3 and the impugned change of Status of petitioner's plot in question from '^Dakhal Satwa Sunya-Gharabari status" to "Pattadar" in Annexure-4 was bad and illegal and ab-initio void being contrary to law settled by this Hon'ble court in the case of Kunjalata Rout and Ors -v- State and Ors and Gargi Page 1 of 2 Das vs. State of Odisha & ors. &, batch (supra) and also violative of the mandatory principles of natural justice and thereby; ii) quash the impugned unilateral initiation of sou-moto Mutation Misc. Case No.9926/ 2025 and orders passed thereon with direction to the O.P.No.2 to forthwith correct the ROR of petitioner's Plot No.304/2693 in Khata No.761/166, Mouza;

Kalarahanga and to prepare the same under "Stitiban status" in terms of and in accordance with the Judgment referred to above within a stipulated period; and iii) pass such other order(s) as deemed fit and proper in the bonafide interest of justice; And for which act of your kindness, petitioner shall as in duty bound, ever pray.” 4. It is stated at the bar that the case of the petitioner is covered by the judgment rendered by this Court recently in the case of Gargi Dash v. State of Odisha & Others [W.P.(C) No.2870 of 2026] & Batch. 5. Considering the submissions as above, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Bhubaneswar to consider the prayer of the petitioner in light of the aforementioned judgment of this Court. A decision in this regard shall be taken within six weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioner. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BC Tudu Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: BHIGAL CHANDRA TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 09-Jul-2026 10:24:15 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. No.18574 of 2026 Dr. Rajesh Mishra …. Petitioner Represented by Mr.A. Tripathy, Advocate -Versus – State of Odisha and another …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. A.R. Dash, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 08.07.2026 Order No. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 1. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. 3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer:- “On the aforesaid premises, it is, therefore, humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court be pleased to; i) hold and declare that the impugned unilateral initiation of sou-moto Mutation Misc. Case No.9926 /2025 and orders passed thereon based on inapplicable Govt. RDM Dept. letters dt.02.07.2025 under Annexure-3 and the impugned change of Status of petitioner's plot in question from '^Dakhal Satwa Sunya-Gharabari status" to "Pattadar" in Annexure-4 was bad and illegal and ab-initio void being contrary to law settled by this Hon'ble court in the case of Kunjalata Rout and Ors -v- State and Ors and Gargi Page 1 of 2 Das vs. State of Odisha & ors. &, batch (supra) and also violative of the mandatory principles of natural justice and thereby; ii) quash the impugned unilateral initiation of sou-moto Mutation Misc. Case No.9926/ 2025 and orders passed thereon with direction to the O.P.No.2 to forthwith correct the ROR of petitioner's Plot No.304/2693 in Khata No.761/166, Mouza;

Kalarahanga and to prepare the same under "Stitiban status" in terms of and in accordance with the Judgment referred to above within a stipulated period; and iii) pass such other order(s) as deemed fit and proper in the bonafide interest of justice; And for which act of your kindness, petitioner shall as in duty bound, ever pray.” 4. It is stated at the bar that the case of the petitioner is covered by the judgment rendered by this Court recently in the case of Gargi Dash v. State of Odisha & Others [W.P.(C) No.2870 of 2026] & Batch. 5. Considering the submissions as above, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Bhubaneswar to consider the prayer of the petitioner in light of the aforementioned judgment of this Court. A decision in this regard shall be taken within six weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by the petitioner. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge BC Tudu Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: BHIGAL CHANDRA TUDU Designation: Sr. Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 09-Jul-2026 10:24:15 Page 2 of 2