High CourtsDivision Bench(2021) 08 OHC CK 0006

Dillip Kumar Mallick vs State Of Odisha And Others

Orissa High Court · Decided on 2 August 2021

HON’BLE JUDGES
Dr. S. Muralidhar, CJ · B. P. Routray, J
RESULT
Disposed Of
CASE NUMBER
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 1892 Of 2013

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Judgment

14 paragraphs · 237 words
1.

The last listing of the present petition was on 26th February, 2013 which is more than eight and half years ago.

2.

The allegation in the present petition was about encroachment made on the gochar land by Opposite Party Nos.7 to 37. They have filed an affidavit

disputing the allegations. No rejoinder has been filed thereto.

3.

Since the petition raises the disputed question of facts, the Court does not consider it appropriate to entertain the petition. However, it will be open

to the Petitioner, if the cause of action still survives, to ascertain the factual position as of date, and make a fresh representation not later than 4th

October, 2021 naming the persons

who have allegedly encroached on gochar land. If such a representation is submitted, then the Opposite Party No.4 (Tahasildar, Pattamundai) will

cause an inquiry to held by issuing notice to the Petitioner as well as the alleged encroachers and after hearing them pass a reasoned order not later

than 20th December, 2021.

4.

It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the contentions of the Petitioner. If the Petitioner is aggrieved by the decision of

Opposite Party No.4, it will be open to him to seek appropriate remedies in accordance with law.

5.

The writ petition is disposed of in the above terms.

6.

An urgent certified copy of this order be issued as per rules.

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