Contractor locks public stadium over Rs 1 crore dues, Orissa High Court orders immediate removal
Indian Express·18h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Orissa High Court dismissed a contractor's plea to quash an order removing a lock he placed on Mahapurusha Shri Achyutananda Mini Stadium over unpaid dues. Justice Sanjeeb K Panigarhi ruled that self-help measures cannot enforce monetary claims. Contractor Nrusingh Charan Mudali claimed Rs 1.87 crore in expenses but received only Rs 82 lakh. The court affirmed that private disputes cannot obstruct public property access, while allowing legal remedies for recovery.
Key Entities
Orissa High CourtJustice Sanjeeb K PanigarhiMahapurusha Shri Achyutananda Mini StadiumNrusingh Charan MudaliRs 1.87 croreRs 82 lakhSub-Collector CuttackSection 152 BNS