ORDER

1. Heard the learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner, learned Additional Solicitor General and the learned Senior Counsel appearing for the State.

2. Pursuant to our directions, the Chief Secretary of the State of Orissa has sworn an affidavit given all the details taken place in the State of Orissa to control the violence erupted recently. In the affidavit, it is stated that all possible steps have been taken by the Government especially in Kandhamal District. It is stated that there are 17 police stations in the district and in all these police stations necessary officers have been deployed and the service of CRPF, Reserved Armed Forces (RAF) have also been obtained and deployed.

15 companies of CRPF, 24 platoons of Orissa State Armed Police (OSAP) and in addition to the District SP and other officers has taken adequate steps and has given security to those people visiting as well as for protection of 9 others would be provided. It is also stated, the State will take all possible steps to maintain law and order in the event of any proposed yatra by anyone whatsoever. The State Government has been dealing with all the situations firmly and even-handedly and will continue to