Bhubaneswar, May 30: A total of 142 cases registered under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982 were disposed of at the special camp court organised by the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department at the Unnati Bhawan on Saturday here.
According to an official release, the Camp Court was convened under the leadership of Additional Chief Secretary (H&UD) Usha Padhee, with the objective of expediting the disposal of appeal cases filed under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982.
As the designated Appellate Authority for matters pertaining to the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), Padhee personally presided over the proceedings and reviewed a large number of pending appeals during the day-long session.
A total of 142 appeal cases were heard and disposed of, marking a significant step towards reducing pendency and ensuring timely delivery of justice. The cases primarily related to appeals filed by citizens against orders issued by BDA and BMC under the provisions of the ODA Act.
“The initiative reflects the Department’s commitment to making governance more responsive, transparent and accessible. By providing an effective platform for citizens to seek redressal of grievances and challenge administrative decisions, the Camp Court reinforces the principles of fairness, accountability and due process,” said the H&UD Department.
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the appellate framework, the Government has recently designated senior officers, including Special Secretaries and Additional Secretaries, as Appellate Authorities for similar cases. This decentralised mechanism is expected to further accelerate case disposal and improve service delivery across urban areas.
