Bhubaneswar, May 30: The Special Camp Court on Saturday disposed of as many as 142 cases registered under the Odisha Development Authorities (ODA) Act, 1982.
In a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring speedy justice and enhancing citizen-centric governance, the Housing & Urban Development (H&UD) Department organised the Special Camp Court at UNNATI Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
Convened under the leadership of Additional Chief Secretary (H&UD), the main objective of the special arrangement was to expedite the disposal of appeal cases filed under the 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 Department believes that such an effective platform provides citizens the platform to seek redressal of grievances and challenge administrative decisions.
Notably, 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 decentralized mechanism is expected to further accelerate case disposal and improve service delivery across urban areas.
