Hpa Transtrade Private Limited and Anr. v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
HPA Transtrade Private Limited and Anr. v. The State of West Bengal and Ors., WPA 13416 of 2025, decided 18.06.2025, Kausik Chanda, J. Challenge to Maheshtala Municipality demolition order dated 16.12.2024 concerning alleged unauthorised construction; order found self-contradictory as it simultaneously demanded production of documents and directed demolition; communication set aside; Municipality directed to give hearing, allow production of documents within two weeks, take fresh hearing and pass reasoned decision within two months, independently and in accordance with law; natural justice/audi alteram partem; writ petition disposed.
What did the court decide?
Impugned communication/demolition order dated December 16, 2024 set aside; Maheshtala Municipality directed to afford the petitioners an opportunity of hearing, permit production of documents referred to in the demolition notice along with other relevant documents within two weeks, grant a fresh opportunity of hearing and pass a reasoned decision within two months, considering the matter independently and in accordance with law.