Authority: Calcutta High Court (High Court at Calcutta)
Order Date: 17th August 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: M/s. Shree Shyam Projects Private Limited & others (plaintiffs) vs Kolkata Municipal Corporation & others (respondents).
- Proceedings: Writ Petition (OD‑8 Order Sheet WPO No.786 of 2024) and connecting application IA No: GA/2/2024 were before the Hon'ble Justice Amrita Sinha.
- Allegations: The corporation (KMC) alleged that despite repeated requests, it had not received payment for charges related to demolition of unauthorized construction and for unauthorized use of a building.
- Observations: The Court noted the non‑payment and affirmed that KMC is entitled to take steps, as per law, to realise the outstanding dues.
- Evidence: A report signed by three engineers of the Corporation dated 14th August 2026 was filed in Court and taken on record.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed of.
- The connecting application GA/2/2024 also stands disposed.
- KMC is permitted to pursue legal avenues to recover the unpaid demolition and unauthorized use charges.
- All parties are directed to act based on the server copy of this order downloaded from the official website of the Court.
Topics: Municipal Litigation, Construction Enforcement