Vivekananda Mukherjee v. the State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The Supreme Court disposed of a writ petition where the petitioner prayed for consideration of a representation by the Commissioner of School Education. The Court directed the Secretary of the Higher Education Department to consider the representation within three months after giving the petitioner an opportunity of hearing.
What did the court decide?
The Secretary, Higher Education Department (Respondent No. 1) is directed to consider the representation within three months, afford an opportunity of hearing, and communicate the decision.