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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
K.R.MOHAPATRA, SANJAY KUMAR MISHRA
Raghunath Mishra (since dead) represented through LRs. – Appellant
Versus
Commissioner of Endowments, Odisha, Bhubaneswar – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. delay in execution of sale deed responsibilities. (Para 3 , 4) |
| 2. petitioners' compliance vs. executive inaction. (Para 5 , 6) |
| 3. opposing arguments on fault and market value. (Para 7 , 8) |
| 4. court's observations on petitioners' interest. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 5. court order for executing sale deed. (Para 11 , 12) |
JUDGMENT
By the Bench;
1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.
2. One Raghunath Mishra has filed this writ petition seeking for a direction to the Sub-Collector and Executive Officer, Nayagarh, Debottar in the district of Nayagarh-Opposite Party No.2 to execute the sale deed in respect of the land of the deity Shri Jagannath Jew, Nayagarh pertaining to Pot No.265/20 of Khata No.188 to an extent of Ac.0.04 decimals out of Ac.0.90 decimals corresponding to Hal Plot No.124 of Hal Khata No.77 of village Jamusahi in the district of Nayagarh (for brevity ‘the Case Land’) in his favour. During pendency of the writ petition said Sri. Raghunath Mishra (hereinafter referred to as ‘the Petitioner’) died. Hence, his Legal Heirs (hereinafter referred to as ‘the substituted Petitioners’) being substituted, are pursuing this writ petition.
3. Mr. Dash, learned Senior Advocate
Execution of sale deeds must consider current market conditions rather than historical fixed prices if delays are not attributable to the buyer, aligning with principles of natural justice.
The presumption of validity of a registered sale deed cannot be dismissed without compelling evidence to substantiate claims of fraud and incapacity.
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