IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 21146 of 2026 [ODHC010482482026] Satya Narayan Mohanty …. Petitioner Represented by Mr. J.K. Mahapatra, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. A.R Dash, Addl. Government Advocate CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 07.08.2026 Order No. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State. 3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer:- “It is, therefore, humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the writ application, issue a Rule Nisi calling upon the 0pp.Parties to show cause as to why a writ in the nature of mandamus shall not be issued commanding them, more specifically Opp. Party No.4, the Tahasildar, Bhubaneswar issued the ROR vide Khata No.233/55, Plot No.333/1768, Area Ac.0.1550 dec., Mouza-Shampur, Tahasil- Bhubaneswar, Kisama- Bajefhasal (Teen), Dist.-Bhubaneswar in favour of the present petitioner. And the petitioner application dated 02.02.2026 may kindly consider within a stipulated period under Annexure-4 and may pass such other Page 1 of 2 order/orders as deemed just and proper. And for which act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”

4. It is stated at the Bar that settlement operations are in progress in Shampur mouza, in which the land in question is located. The petitioner claims to have purchased the land from the recorded owner vide RSD dated 23.11.1984. He wants the land to be recorded in his favour on such basis. Since the settlement operations are in progress, the writ petition is disposed of granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the Assistant Settlement Officer by filing appropriate application for recording of his name in the settlement ROR. If such motion is made, the Assistant Settlement Officer shall consider the same and pass appropriate order in accordance with law. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Signature Not Verified DigitallyB.C.SignedTudu Signed by: BHIGAL CHANDRA TUDU Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa HIgh Court, Cuttack Date: 08-Aug-2026 12:21:22 Page 2 of 2

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No. 21146 of 2026 [ODHC010482482026] Satya Narayan Mohanty …. Petitioner Represented by Mr. J.K. Mahapatra, Advocate -Versus- State of Odisha and others …. Opp. Parties Represented by Mr. A.R Dash, Addl. Government Advocate CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 07.08.2026 Order No. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Addl. Government Advocate for the State. 3. The petitioner has approached this Court with the following prayer:- “It is, therefore, humbly prayed that this Hon'ble Court may graciously be pleased to admit the writ application, issue a Rule Nisi calling upon the 0pp.Parties to show cause as to why a writ in the nature of mandamus shall not be issued commanding them, more specifically Opp. Party No.4, the Tahasildar, Bhubaneswar issued the ROR vide Khata No.233/55, Plot No.333/1768, Area Ac.0.1550 dec., Mouza-Shampur, Tahasil- Bhubaneswar, Kisama- Bajefhasal (Teen), Dist.-Bhubaneswar in favour of the present petitioner. And the petitioner application dated 02.02.2026 may kindly consider within a stipulated period under Annexure-4 and may pass such other Page 1 of 2 order/orders as deemed just and proper. And for which act of kindness, the petitioner shall as in duty bound ever pray.”

4. It is stated at the Bar that settlement operations are in progress in Shampur mouza, in which the land in question is located. The petitioner claims to have purchased the land from the recorded owner vide RSD dated 23.11.1984. He wants the land to be recorded in his favour on such basis. Since the settlement operations are in progress, the writ petition is disposed of granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the Assistant Settlement Officer by filing appropriate application for recording of his name in the settlement ROR. If such motion is made, the Assistant Settlement Officer shall consider the same and pass appropriate order in accordance with law. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Signature Not Verified DigitallyB.C.SignedTudu Signed by: BHIGAL CHANDRA TUDU Reason: Authentication Location: Orissa HIgh Court, Cuttack Date: 08-Aug-2026 12:21:22 Page 2 of 2