Authority: High Court at Calcutta, Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction Appellate Side

Order Date: 04 August 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Petitioner MD. Irfan vs. Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) & others.
  • Petitioner's Claim: Land belonging to petitioner, identified as L.R. Plot Nos. 778 and 780, covering 0.92 acres and 1.21 acres respectively (total 2.13 acres), had been approved by the respondents but was possessed without providing the petitioner commensurate employment or compensation under the Land Loser Scheme.
  • Respondent's Position: Counsel for ECL submitted a certified copy of instructions stating that ECL has not taken possession of any of the aforementioned lands and is not using the land.
  • Court's Observation: Based on the respondent’s submission, the court noted that the petitioner remains free to be in possession of and use the land as per his requirements, since ECL is not in possession.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition is disposed of with no order as to costs.
  • The petitioner is affirmed to be free to possess and use the disputed land.
  • An urgent photostat certified copy of this order may be provided to the parties upon application and compliance with necessary formalities.

Topics: Land Acquisition, Legal Dispute