Uma Bhaumik Barman v. the State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Teacher transfer — approved transfer — no obligation to await replacement in resultant vacancy — Single Bench order dated 1st October, 2024 modified — District Inspector of Schools (SE), Murshidabad to forward application to School Service Commission (SSC) — Rupak Dhua Vs. State of West Bengal & Ors. (31.07.2025) applied — condonation of delay 472 days — MAT 201 of 2026 — West Bengal — Uma Bhaumik Barman v. State of West Bengal.
What did the court decide?
Delay of 472 days in filing the appeal condoned (CAN 1 of 2026 allowed); impugned Single Bench order modified — the District Inspector of Schools (SE), Murshidabad directed to forward the appellant's application to the School Service Commission for appropriate orders and to find a replacement in the resultant vacancy as expeditiously as possible; MAT 201 of 2026 and CAN 2 of 2026 disposed of; no order as to costs.