Calcutta HC Directs Siliguri Corp Review

Authority: Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri

Order Date: 08.09.2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Petitioner – Aruna Sarkar; Respondents – Siliguri Municipal Corporation & Others.
• Petitioner's Grievance: Non‑consideration of a representation dated 2 December 2025, alleging unauthorized construction by the private respondent.
• Respondent's Submission: The writ petition is a counter‑blast; a demolition order concerning the petitioner’s premises is pending.
• Procedural Note: No expression on the merits of the case; all substantive issues remain open for the corporation to decide strictly in accordance with law.

Final Outcome

• The court disposes WPA 2728 of 2025, directing the Siliguri Municipal Corporation to consider the petitioner’s representation within eight weeks from the date of communication of this order.
• A copy of the writ petition and the representation is to be served upon the advocate appearing for the corporation.
• Judgment delivered by Justice Ravi Krishan Kapur.

Topics: Legal Order, Municipal Governance, Construction Regulation