IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.20576 of 2026 Dhruba Prasad Swain .… Petitioner Represented by Mr. B.B. Swain, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & Others .… Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. Dayanidhi Lenka, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER 27.07.2026 Order No. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 01. 2. The petitioners have approached this Court with the following prayer: “In the circumstances stated above, it is humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus in form of appropriate direction to the Opp. Party No. 2 to demarcate the land at the earliest in Demarcation Case No. 56 of 2026 with the police assistance within a time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court in the interest of justice; And/or pass such other order/orders, direction/ directions as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the end of justice; And for this act of kindness the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. Considering the limited grievance, the writ application is disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Sadar Cuttack (Opposite party No.2) to dispose of the above mentioned demarcation case as early Page 1 of 2 as possible, preferably within six weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by ensuring the attendance of all necessary parties. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Pravakar Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: PRAVAKAR NAYAK Reason: Authentication

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.20576 of 2026 Dhruba Prasad Swain .… Petitioner Represented by Mr. B.B. Swain, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha & Others .… Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. Dayanidhi Lenka, AGA CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER 27.07.2026 Order No. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 01. 2. The petitioners have approached this Court with the following prayer: “In the circumstances stated above, it is humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus in form of appropriate direction to the Opp. Party No. 2 to demarcate the land at the earliest in Demarcation Case No. 56 of 2026 with the police assistance within a time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court in the interest of justice; And/or pass such other order/orders, direction/ directions as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper in the end of justice; And for this act of kindness the petitioner as in duty bound shall ever pray.” 4. Considering the limited grievance, the writ application is disposed of directing the Tahasildar, Sadar Cuttack (Opposite party No.2) to dispose of the above mentioned demarcation case as early Page 1 of 2 as possible, preferably within six weeks from the date of production of certified copy of this order by ensuring the attendance of all necessary parties. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Pravakar Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: PRAVAKAR NAYAK Reason: Authentication

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