Authority: Calcutta High Court
Order Date: July 31, 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Sk. Makbul Ahmed and another, represented by Mr. Debabrata Sarkar and Mr. Rahul Deb Goenka.
- Alleged contemnor: Mrs. Indrani Chakraborty and Ms. Soma Chakraborty, represented by counsel.
- The Court’s earlier order dated April 4, 2024 (WPA No. 13850 of 2023) directed removal of unauthorized constructions on the subject property.
- The alleged contemnor, after hearing interested parties, issued a final order on May 27, 2025 directing demolition of the unauthorized structures.
- During demolition preparation, the Sub‑Divisional Officer discovered live electrical installations; the Station Manager of WBSEDCL, Panskura Power Station was instructed to disconnect electricity for safety.
- Private respondents filed Appeal Case No. 18(AO) of 2025 under Section 7 of the West Bengal Public Land (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1962 before the District Magistrate, Purba Medinipur, challenging the May 27, 2025 demolition order.
- An interim order was granted in the appeal, and the appeal remains pending.
Final Outcome
- The Court notes that the alleged contemnor fully complied with the Court’s demolition order to the best of its ability.
- The pending interim order in the appeal prevents further demolition, absolving the alleged contemnor from liability.
- Accordingly, WPCRC 166 of 2026 is discharged and CPAN 742 of 2025 is disposed of.
- Certified copies of this order will be provided to parties upon completion of formalities.
Topics: Court Order, Land Eviction, Power Supply Safety