Kabiri Paul Das Order: 4‑Week Decision Deadline

Authority: West Bengal High Court

Order Date: 12 June 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: petitioner Kabiri Paul Das (database collector, Itamagra‑II Gram Panchayat) vs State of West Bengal & others, including Itamagra‑II Basundhara Mahila Prathamik Bahumukhi Sanga Samiti Limited.
• Background: petitioner was removed from a self‑help group; the High Court on 21 March 2023 held the grievance was administrative and directed her to approach a civil court or other forum. She submitted a representation to the Project Director, DRD Cell, Purba Medinipur on 22 August 2024, which remained unconsidered.

Final Outcome

• The Court directs the Project Director, DRD Cell, to consider and dispose of the representation within four weeks, granting a hearing to all concerned, and to communicate the decision within a week.
• The writ petition is disposed of without any order as to costs; the allegations in the petition are deemed not admitted.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Self Help Groups