ORDER :

1. This matter is taken up by video conferencing mode.

2. Since both the writ petitions are arising out of same cause of action and similar prayers have been made and they are heard analogously and disposed of by this common order.

3. The writ petitions are in the nature of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and the grievance of the Petitioners is relating to diversion of R.D. road through Plot Nos. 917, 918 and 920 instead of Plot Nos. 962 and 1222 of Mouza-Tauntara under the Binjharpur Tahasil in the district of Jajpur.

4. The Rural Development (RD) Department has proposed construction of road from Sasanda to Baruna and it is the contention of the Petitioners that the said road passes between Plot Nos. 962 and 1222. Both these plots are Gochar lands of village Tauntara and are being used as playground. It is further contended that the road between Plot Nos. 962 and 1222 will bifurcate those compact patch into small parcels, thereby affecting the character of playground as well as Gochar kissam against the interests of villagers. So, by referring to the sketch map under Annexure-2 series, the Petitioners contend that if the road is allowed to be diverted through Plot Nos. 917, 9