✦ Orissa High Court

Represented v. Represented by Ms. J.Sahoo, ASC

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Outcome

Disposed of

In such view of the matter, the Writ Petition is disposed of

Key paragraphs

  • Para 11. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The petitioner is aggrieved by the alleged refusal of the registering authority to accept the cancellation of gift deed proposed to be submitted by them for registration. No reason has been indicated. In fact, the…
  • Para 44. In such view of the matter, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the Sub-Registrar, Bhubaneswar to accept the cancellation of gift deed proposed to be submitted by the petitioner and consider the same in accordance with law. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Signature Not Verified…

Judgment

Petitioner Represented by Mr. A.K.Sarangi, Advocate State of Odisha & Ors …. -Versus - Opposite Parties Represented by Ms. J.Sahoo, ASC CORAM: JUSTICE SASHIKANTA MISHRA ORDER_ 17.08.2026

#1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode. 2. The petitioner is aggrieved by the alleged refusal of the registering authority to accept the cancellation of gift deed proposed to be submitted by them for registration. No reason has been indicated. In fact, the document itself appears to have not been accepted. 3. This Court has time and again held that the registering authority being a functionary under the statute cannot refuse to accept a document submitted for registration, though the decision whether to register it or not can be taken by them. 1 | P a g e Order No. 01.

#4. In such view of the matter, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the Sub-Registrar, Bhubaneswar to accept the cancellation of gift deed proposed to be submitted by the petitioner and consider the same in accordance with law. (Sashikanta Mishra) Judge Signature Not Verified Digitally Signed Signed by: DEEPAK PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC,Cuttack Date: 18-Aug-2026 11:09:41 2 | P a g e

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