Courts
Court establishments in Cuttack district as listed on official sources. Case status, cause lists and orders are on the district court's eCourts site.
- District & Sessions Court, CuttackCuttack · Seat of the judgeship (Cuttack Sadar)
- Family Court, CuttackCuttack
- Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional CJM (Special Court), CuttackCuttack
- Additional District Judge courts, CuttackCuttack · Includes 1st, 2nd and 3rd Additional District Judges, a Vigilance court, a POCSO Act special court, a Designated Court under the OPID Act, a Special Court under the SC & ST (PoA) Act and fast-track special courts
- Special Court, CuttackCuttack
- Civil Judge (Senior Division) courts, CuttackCuttack · 1st and 2nd Courts, five Additional Civil Judge (Sr. Divn.) courts and a Commercial Court
- SDJM, Civil Judge (Junior Division) and JMFC courts, CuttackCuttack · Includes JMFC (City), JMFC (Rural) and JMFC (Transport)
- Courts at AthagarhAthagarh · Additional District Judge, Civil Judge (Sr. Divn.), Civil Judge (Jr. Divn.)-cum-SDJM and JMFC
- Courts at BankiBanki · Civil Judge (Sr. Divn.) and Civil Judge (Jr. Divn.)-cum-SDJM
- Courts at SalipurSalipur · Additional District Judge, Civil Judge (Sr. Divn.), Civil Judge (Jr. Divn.)-cum-JMFC and JMFC
- Courts at BarambaBaramba · Civil Judge (Sr. Divn.) and JMFC
- Courts at NarasinghpurNarasinghpur · Civil Judge (Sr. Divn.) and JMFC
- Civil Judge (Jr. Divn.)-cum-JMFC courtsTigiria, Niali, Mahanga, Nischintakoili, Dampara, Tangi-Choudwar
- Orissa High CourtCuttack · High Court for the State of Odisha; hears appeals, revisions and writ petitions
Tahasils
Cuttack district has 15 tahasils. The Tahasil office keeps the land records for its villages and handles mutation, certified copies of the Record of Rights and certificates.
Sub-divisions: Cuttack, Athagarh, Banki.
- Athagarh
- Banki
- Baramba
- Baranga
- Cuttack
- Dampara
- Kantapada
- Kishannagar
- Mahanga
- Narasinghpur
- Niali
- Nischintakoili
- Salipur
- Tangi-Choudwar
- Tigiria
Registration offices
Deeds such as sale, gift and partition deeds are registered, and encumbrance certificates issued, at the District Sub-Registrar and Sub-Registrar offices.
- District Sub-Registrar, Cuttack
- Sub-Registrar, Athagarh
- Sub-Registrar, Banki
- Sub-Registrar, Baramba
- Sub-Registrar, Baranga
- Sub-Registrar, Dampara
- Sub-Registrar, Jagatpur
- Sub-Registrar, Kantapada
- Sub-Registrar, Kishannagar
- Sub-Registrar, Mahanga
- Sub-Registrar, Narasinghpur
- Sub-Registrar, Niali
- Sub-Registrar, Nischintakoili
- Sub-Registrar, Nuapada
- Sub-Registrar, Salipur
- Sub-Registrar, Tigiria
Other legal offices
Sub-Collector
- Sub-Collector offices (one per sub-division)Cuttack, Athagarh, Banki
Legal aid
- District Legal Services Authority, CuttackCuttack · Secretary, D.L.S.A is listed at the district court headquarters
Legal aid (state)
- Odisha State Legal Services AuthorityCuttack
Consumer commission (state)
- Odisha State Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionCuttack · Hears appeals from district commissions and larger-value complaints
Registration (state)
- Inspector General of Registration, OdishaCuttack · 2nd floor, Board of Revenue Building, Chandini Chowk, Cuttack 753002 (as stated by IGR Odisha)
Transport (state)
- Office of the Transport Commissioner, OdishaCuttack · 6th floor, Rajaswa Bhawan, Chandini Chowk, Cuttack 753002 (as stated by the Transport Department)
Tribunal
- State Transport Appellate TribunalCuttack · Sector-6, Plot No. 1437, Block-9, Abhinav Bidanasi, Cuttack (as listed by the Orissa High Court)
- Odisha Sales Tax TribunalCuttack
- Wakf Tribunal, OdishaCuttack
Land acquisition
- Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (LAR & R) Authority, CuttackCuttack
Endowments
- Additional Assistant Commissioner of Endowments, CuttackCuttack
Police
- Commissionerate Police, Bhubaneswar-CuttackCuttack
District-specific notes
Many state-level legal bodies sit in Cuttack: the Orissa High Court (for writ petitions, bail and appeals), the Odisha State Legal Services Authority, the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and the office of the Inspector General of Registration. Disputes over compensation for acquired land may go to the LAR & R Authority at Cuttack; see land acquisition compensation.
For land records, the Tahasil office handles mutation and record-of-rights matters; see mutation in Odisha and record of rights. Deeds are registered at the Sub-Registrar office with jurisdiction over the property; see sale and gift deed registration and encumbrance certificates. Free legal aid is available through the District Legal Services Authority, Cuttack; see free legal aid in Odisha.
Guides for this district
Statewide guides on the procedures handled at these offices. The steps are the same across Odisha; local practice can differ, so check with the office.
What is mutation, and does it make me the owner?
When mutation is needed, how a mutation case moves at the Tahasil, and why it is not proof of title.
What is a Record of Rights (RoR), and how do I check one in Odisha?
What the khatian shows, how to view it on Bhulekh, and what it does and does not prove.
How do I get an RoR correction done in Odisha?
How a wrong name, area, kisam or holder in an Odisha RoR is corrected: Tahasil cases, OSS Act routes, Board of Revenue and civil court.
How do I get land demarcation done in Odisha?
How a plot is measured and its boundary marked in Odisha: applying at the Tahasil, the Amin's survey, fees and boundary disputes.
How do I pay land revenue (khajana) in Odisha online and get the rent receipt?
Paying land revenue and cess on e-Pauti or at the RI office, downloading the rent receipt, and what happens if rent falls into arrears.
How do I get a legal heir certificate in Odisha?
Applying for a legal heir certificate at the Tahasil or on e-District Odisha: papers, the 15-day objection notice, 30-day timeline, appeal.
How do I register a sale deed or gift deed in Odisha?
Steps to register a sale or gift deed at a Sub-Registrar office in Odisha: slot booking, benchmark value, stamp duty, fees, biometrics.
How do I get an encumbrance certificate in Odisha?
Applying for an encumbrance certificate on IGR Odisha, what it shows and does not show, how far back to search, and the benchmark value.
How does court marriage in Odisha work under the Special Marriage Act?
Court marriage in Odisha under the Special Marriage Act: online notice on IGR Odisha, 30-day objection period, three witnesses and the certificate.
How does marriage registration work in Odisha, and how do I get a marriage certificate?
Registering a Hindu marriage through SUJOG or the local Registrar, the marriage certificate, and where court marriage fits in.
Can I get free legal aid if I cannot afford an advocate?
Who is eligible under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, the Odisha income limit, and where to apply.
How do I file a consumer complaint in Odisha?
Which consumer commission to approach, pecuniary limits, online filing on e-Jagriti, the two-year limit, fees and builder delay cases.
How do I file an FIR in Odisha, and what if the police refuse?
Filing an FIR under Section 173 BNSS: at the thana, Zero FIR, e-FIR, and the SP and Magistrate routes if police refuse.
How do I make a cyber crime complaint in Odisha after online fraud or harassment?
Online fraud and harassment in Odisha: call 1930, report on cybercrime.gov.in, tell your bank, e-Zero FIR, and how to preserve evidence.
How do I file a maintenance case in Odisha for a wife, children or parents?
Claiming maintenance in Odisha under Section 144 BNSS (old 125 CrPC), HAMA and the HMA: interim orders, affidavits and recovery.
How does divorce work in Odisha, by mutual consent or contested?
Mutual consent and contested divorce under the Hindu Marriage Act, Family Courts in Odisha, the waiting period, and maintenance.
How can a parent or senior citizen claim maintenance under the Senior Citizens Act in Odisha?
Maintenance for parents and senior citizens before the Sub-Collector's tribunal in Odisha, Section 23 gift cancellation and eviction.
How do I get a succession certificate in Odisha, and when is it needed?
When a succession certificate is needed for bank deposits and shares, how it differs from a legal heir certificate and probate.
How do I check court case status, cause lists and orders online in Odisha?
Case status, cause lists and orders for Odisha district courts and the Orissa High Court: eCourts, CNR, app, SMS and certified copies.
How do I get a certified copy from the Orissa High Court online, or from a district court in Odisha?
Online Certified Copy service of the Orissa High Court, copying applications in district courts, digitally signed orders and limitation.
How do I transfer vehicle ownership in Odisha?
Transferring a vehicle's RC in Odisha: Forms 29 and 30, Parivahan steps, NOC, loans, and transfer after the owner's death.
Official portals
Sources
- Orissa High Court: station-wise list of judicial officers (as on 21.08.2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Odisha Reference Annual 2017: list of districts, sub-divisions, tahasils and blocks (opens in a new tab)
- IGR Odisha: DSR/SR offices (staff directory) (opens in a new tab)
- IGR Odisha: home page (head office address) (opens in a new tab)
- Transport Department, Odisha: Regional Transport Offices page (opens in a new tab)
- Cuttack district court (eCourts): about the judgeship (opens in a new tab)
Checked against the official sources on .
A public-information directory. This page lists courts and government offices in the district, compiled from the official sources named below. It is not a list of places where Dhwanit Mishra appears. Offices move and jurisdictions are revised; confirm the current position with the office or its official website before visiting or filing.
General information, not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts and documents, and the law and official procedures change. Check the current position with the concerned office, or take advice on your own facts, before acting.