Citation : 2026 Latest Caselaw 3469 Ori
Judgement Date : 16 April, 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
RSA No.437 of 2023
Premalata Ray & others ..... Appellants
Represented By Adv. -
Mr. S.S. Mohapatra
-versus-
State of Odisha & others ..... Respondents
Represented By Adv. -
Mr. G. Mohanty, Standing
Counsel
Mr. A.K. Biswal
Mr.N.K. Sahu
CORAM:
MR. JUSTICE ANANDA CHANDRA BEHERA
ORDER
16.04.2026 Order No.
07. I.A Nos.1132, 1133, 1134 of 2024
1. These matters are taken up through hybrid mode.
2. These three Interlocutory Applications have been filed by the Petitioners praying for substitution of the PLRs of the deceased Respondent No.11.
3. Accordingly, notices were issued to the PLRs of the deceased Respondent No.11.
4. Out of the said notice issued to the PLRs of deceased Respondent No.11, notices against Respondent Nos.11-a, 11-e, 11-f, 11-g and 11-h are made sufficient but none has appeared on their behalf.
5. Learned counsel for the Petitioners is directed to file fresh requisites for issuance of notice to the PLR of Respondent Nos.11-b, 11-c, 11-d and 11-i in their
present correct addresses through Speed Post with A.D within seven working days.
( ANANDA CHANDRA BEHERA) Judge
08. I.A Nos.1135, 1136 and 1137 of 2024
1. These three Interlocutory Applications have been filed by the Petitioners praying for substitution of the PLRs of the deceased Respondent No.15.
2. Accordingly, notice was issued to the PLRs of Respondent No.15. Out of the said notice issued to the PLRs of deceased Respondent No.15, notices against Respondent Nos.15-a and 15-b are made sufficient but none has appeared on their behalf.
3. Therefore, these three I.As are allowed.
4. The legal heirs of the deceased Respondent No.15 be substituted in his place.
5. Learned counsel for the Petitioners is directed to file the consolidated cause title of the appeal memo incorporating the legal heirs of the deceased Respondent No.15 after serving the copy thereof on the learned counsel for the other Respondents.
6. Registry is directed to incorporate the names of the PLRs of the deceased Respondent No.15 in the cause title of the appeal memo.
7. These I.As filed by the Appellants are disposed of finally.
( ANANDA CHANDRA BEHERA) Judge
1. In view of the final order passed in I.A Nos.1135, 1136 and 1137 of 2024, learned counsel for the Appellants are directed to file requisites for issuance of notice to the PLRs of the deceased Respondent No.15 through Speed Post with A.D within seven working days.
2. As per noting of the Registry, appeal notices issued against Respondent No.1 and 2 are made sufficient. Learned Standing Counsel for the State is present on behalf of the Respondent Nos.1 and 2.
3. Learned counsel for the Appellants is directed to file requisites for issuance of notice in the appeal memo to the Respondent Nos.9, 17 and 18 in their present correct address through Speed Post with A.D within seven working days.
4. As per the noting of the Registry, the Appellant No.12 has expired. Learned counsel for the Appellants is directed to take steps for substation of the legal heirs of the deceased Appellant No.12 by the next date.
5. List this 2nd appeal four weeks after.
( ANANDA CHANDRA BEHERA) Judge
1. Respondent Nos.3 to 7 have filed this I.A praying for maintenance of the water canal by the Respondent
Nos.1 and 2. Copy thereof has already been served on the learned Standing Counsel for the State.
2. Learned Standing Counsel for the State submitted filing of the objection.
3. Therefore, this I.A be listed for objection and hearing four weeks after.
( ANANDA CHANDRA BEHERA) Judge
1. Leaned counsel for the Appellants submitted that he has filed I.A No.1168 of 2024 which is not in the record. If that be so, Registry is directed to place the same in the record for necessary orders.
( ANANDA CHANDRA BEHERA) Judge
Pradeep
Signed by: PRADEEP KUMAR SWAIN
Location: Orissa High Court, Cuttack Date: 16-Apr-2026 15:14:01
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