Authority: Partha Sarathi Sen, J.

Order Date: 09 July 2026

Case Overview

  • Case No.: Ct.No.19 D/L 09.07.2026, titled CPAN/1645/2025 in WPA/17112/2024.
  • Parties: petitioner Anita Karmakar vs. respondent Abul Kalam Azad Islam, the Commissioner of Durgapur Municipal Corporation.
  • Counsel: Petitioner's counsel – Mr. Binay Kr. Panda, Mr. S. Bhakat, Mr. R. Mondal; Respondent's counsel – Mr. Sandipan Banerjee.
  • Background: The court, in its order dated 07.10.2024 (WPA 17112 of 2024), directed the Commissioner to issue a reasoned order to M/s. Skyline Builders and Developers to demolish unauthorised construction within 15 days of communication.
  • Allegation: The petitioner claimed the Commissioner failed to execute the reasoned order within the stipulated 15‑day period, seeking contempt proceedings.
  • Respondent's submission: Counsel for the Commissioner asserted substantial compliance with the court’s 07.10.2024 order.
  • Court’s finding: Upon review, the court observed that the Commissioner did issue the reasoned order, albeit after the deadline, and considered this as substantial compliance.

Final Outcome

  • The court held that nothing remained to be decided in the contempt application and consequently disposed of the contempt petition with no further orders.

Topics: Contempt, Municipal Enforcement, Construction Regulation