Bhubaneswar, November 1: In order to expedite the resolution of appeal cases under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982, a special Camp Court was convened today at UNNATI Bhawan here. During the hearing, a total of 140 cases were successfully adjudicated, making a notable impact on the backlog of over 400 pending appeals.
This initiative, spearheaded by Housing and Urban Development Department Principal Secretary Usha Padhee, in her capacity as the designated appellate authority for cases involving the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), presided over the day-long session.
The Camp Court session was organised under the direct guidance of Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, with a clear objective to foster a citizen-first approach to governance.
This initiative is part of a larger strategy to strengthen the appellate mechanism and expedite case disposal. Recently, the government has appointed additional senior officers, including Special Secretaries, and Additional Secretaries, as appellate authorities for similar matters. This decentralised approach is expected to enhance operational efficiency and reduce case pendency.
The Camp Court initiative has been warmly received by the public, reflecting the Housing and Urban Development Department’s unwavering commitment to principles of transparency, fairness, and accountability. By providing a platform for citizens to challenge administrative decisions that may not align with due process or public interest, the initiative upholds the values of justice and accessibility.
The department has committed to continuing the Camp Court sessions in future phases, with the aim of systematically clearing the remaining cases in a time-bound manner.
