Commercial Court Orders Seizure of Land Records Office Assets in Cuttack Over Rs 9.44 Crore Dues

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Commercial Court Orders Seizure of Land Records Office Assets in Cuttack Over Rs 9.44 Crore Dues

A commercial court has ordered the seizure of assets from the Director of Land Records and Survey office in Cuttack to recover Rs 9.44 crore dues. The action follows a petition by a private firm, with authorities directed to complete the attachment process by March 10.

Published by Abhishek Swain | February 24, 2026

In a major legal development, a commercial court has directed the seizure of office equipment and assets belonging to the Director of Land Records and Survey office in Cuttack to recover pending dues of Rs 9.44 crore. The order came after a private firm based in Silvassa filed a petition seeking clearance of its outstanding payments.

Earlier, on February 18, officials reportedly attempted to carry out the attachment process, but the situation turned dramatic when employees allegedly locked the office premises and remained absent to prevent the seizure. The incident highlighted the seriousness of the dispute and delayed the execution of the court’s order.

In its latest directive, the court has instructed authorities to complete the confiscation of assets by March 10 to recover the dues. The move has raised administrative concerns, as such attachment proceedings against a key government office are rare.

Further legal and administrative steps are expected as the deadline approaches, and the case continues to draw attention within official circles.