Krishnandu Kayal and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Calcutta High Court; W.P.A.(P) 499 of 2023; decided 04.01.2024; Bench: T.S. Sivagnanam (Chief Justice) and Supratim Bhattacharya (J.). Public interest litigation by Krishandu Kayal & Anr. against Union of India & Ors. Keywords: Jalaberia Gram Panchayat - I; Pradhan; District Magistrate; representation dated 21st July 2023; allegations against private respondent; notice to Pradhan; examine Panchayat records; decision in accordance with law; compliance within eight weeks; writ petition disposed of; no costs; counsel: Ranit Mukherjee (petitioners), Debjani Ghosal (U.O.I.), T.M. Siddique (State), Saptangshu Basu Sr. Adv. with Mrinal Kanti Ghosh and Chandan Nath Sarkar (respondent nos. 6 & 7).
What did the court decide?
Direction to the District Magistrate to consider the representation dated 21st July, 2023, issue notice to the Pradhan, examine the Panchayat records and take a decision in accordance with law, within eight weeks, affording the Pradhan adequate opportunity to put forth all documents; writ petition disposed of with no costs.