Authority: Calcutta High Court
Order Date: 22 October 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Bangarh Scholar Teachers Training Institute represented by Mr. Arjun Chowdhury and others, seeking to change the medium of instruction from Bengali to Hindi for 50 seats out of 100 in the institute.
- Respondents: State of West Bengal and the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) represented by counsel including Mr. Kaushik Chowdhury.
- The petitioner submitted a representation dated 16 March 2026 to the Board requesting the medium change.
- The Board contended that the policy decision is a State matter and it lacks competence to decide, resulting in no action on the representation.
- The Court found no cogent reason for the Board's inaction and noted the petitioner's grievance.
Final Outcome
- The Court orders the West Bengal Board of Primary Education to consider the 16‑03‑2026 representation, provide a hearing to the petitioner or his authorized representative, pass a reasoned order, and communicate the order preferably by e‑mail.
- The Board must complete the entire process within 45 working days from the date of communication of the server copy of this order; the time limit is peremptory and mandatory.
- The petition is disposed of without the Court examining the merits of the representation, leaving all points open for adjudication by the Board.
Topics: Education Policy, Legal Procedure