Authority: High Court of West Bengal
Order Date: 25 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Goas Social Welfare Society, a registered society represented by its secretary.
- Respondents: State of West Bengal and others, including Block Development Officer, Raninagar I Development Block and Executive Officer, Raninagar Panchayat Samity (4th respondent); Zilla Parishad not represented.
- The society received work orders on 16 January 2023 and 13 March 2023 to construct individual household latrines in Raninagar I Development Block.
- Construction was completed within the stipulated time; bills amounting to Rs.5,52,000 were submitted.
- Inspection was carried out by the Nirman Sahayak of the Panchayat; subsequent representations for bill clearance were ignored.
- A legal notice dated 21 February 2026 was issued demanding release of the dues.
- No affidavit was invited; allegations in the petition are deemed not admitted.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs the Block Development Officer and the Executive Officer of Raninagar Panchayat Samity to disburse the pending amount of Rs.5,52,000 to the petitioner within six weeks from the date of communication of this order, subject to completion of all requisite formalities.
- No order as to costs.
- The writ petition is disposed of.
Topics: Legal Dispute, Government Payments