IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.20781 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010493652026 Rajkishor Sahoo ..... Petitioner Mr. Asish Kumar Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …… Opposite Parties Mr. Rajdeep Pradhan, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI ORDER Order No. 31.08.2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. Heard. 3. In filing this Writ Petition, the Petitioner being encroacher, has challenged the order of eviction notice dated 12.02.2026 under Annexure-1 issued by the Opposite Party No.2/ Collector, Puri. 4. During the course of hearing, learned counsel for the State submits that there is a clear statutory remedy of appeal available under Section 12(1) of the O.P.L.E. Act against the impugned order under Annexure-1. Hence, the Petitioner should approach the concerned Appellate Authority. Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: GITANJALI NAYAK Page 1 of 2.Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 01-Sep-2026 11:31:12

5. In such view of the matter, this Court is not inclined to entertain the prayer made in this Writ Petition. However, considering the request of the learned counsel for the Petitioner, this Court permits the Petitioner to file an appeal along with a petition for condonation of delay, if any, so also a petition for interim protection before the concerned Appellate Authority as per Section 12(1) of the O.P.L.E. Act, within a period of 10 working days hence. In such event, Appellate Authority shall conclude the hearing within a period of one month from the date of filing of the appeal. 6. It is further directed that till the Appeal is taken up, no coercive action shall be taken against the Petitioner pursuant to the impugned order under Annexure-1, issued by the Opposite Party No. 2/ Collector, Puri. 7. This Writ Petition is, accordingly, disposed of. 8. The web copy of this order be treated as authenticated copy. (Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Gitanjali Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: GITANJALI NAYAK Page 2 of 2.Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 01-Sep-2026 11:31:12

IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK W.P.(C) No.20781 of 2026 CNR No. ODHC010493652026 Rajkishor Sahoo ..... Petitioner Mr. Asish Kumar Mishra, Advocate -versus- State of Odisha & Ors. …… Opposite Parties Mr. Rajdeep Pradhan, ASC CORAM: THE HON'BLE DR. JUSTICE SANJEEB K PANIGRAHI ORDER Order No. 31.08.2026 02. 1. This matter is taken up through hybrid arrangement. 2. Heard. 3. In filing this Writ Petition, the Petitioner being encroacher, has challenged the order of eviction notice dated 12.02.2026 under Annexure-1 issued by the Opposite Party No.2/ Collector, Puri. 4. During the course of hearing, learned counsel for the State submits that there is a clear statutory remedy of appeal available under Section 12(1) of the O.P.L.E. Act against the impugned order under Annexure-1. Hence, the Petitioner should approach the concerned Appellate Authority. Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: GITANJALI NAYAK Page 1 of 2.Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 01-Sep-2026 11:31:12

5. In such view of the matter, this Court is not inclined to entertain the prayer made in this Writ Petition. However, considering the request of the learned counsel for the Petitioner, this Court permits the Petitioner to file an appeal along with a petition for condonation of delay, if any, so also a petition for interim protection before the concerned Appellate Authority as per Section 12(1) of the O.P.L.E. Act, within a period of 10 working days hence. In such event, Appellate Authority shall conclude the hearing within a period of one month from the date of filing of the appeal. 6. It is further directed that till the Appeal is taken up, no coercive action shall be taken against the Petitioner pursuant to the impugned order under Annexure-1, issued by the Opposite Party No. 2/ Collector, Puri. 7. This Writ Petition is, accordingly, disposed of. 8. The web copy of this order be treated as authenticated copy. (Dr. Sanjeeb K Panigrahi) Judge Gitanjali Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: GITANJALI NAYAK Page 2 of 2.Designation: Senior Stenographer Reason: Authentication Location: OHC Date: 01-Sep-2026 11:31:12