HC orders Co‑op Society to provide complaint

Authority: High Court at Calcutta (Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction)

Order Date: 15 October 2026

Case Overview

• Petitioners: Sukanta Guha and others.
• Respondents: State of West Bengal, its instrumentalities, respondent No.7 (Co-operative Society) and respondent No.4 Authority.
• The petition sought a copy of the complaint lodged by respondent No.7 under Section 100 of the West Bengal Co-operative Societies Act, 2006, after petitioners received a notice.
• Respondent No.7 agreed to provide the written complaint and all supporting documents.

Final Outcome

• The Court directs respondent No.7 (Co-operative Society) to furnish copies of the written complaint and all supporting documents by 31 October 2026 and to file proof of service before respondent No.4 Authority.
• Respondent No.4 Authority is barred from proceeding with the enquiry under Section 100 until the complaint copy is supplied; after proof of service, it may resume the enquiry.
• The enquiry must be concluded by 31 December 2026 without granting unnecessary adjournments to either side.

Topics: Legal Order, Co‑operative Societies, Judicial Procedure