Authority: High Court (Bench of Justice Reetobroto Kumar Mitra, J.)

Order Date: 10 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Parties: Petitioner – Narottam Mondal (DO) and others; Respondent – Union of India & Ors., represented by ECL.
  • Nature of Proceeding: Writ petition challenging an administrative transfer and release order dated 08‑07‑2026.
  • Background: The petitioner, serving in various posts of the respondent (ECL), was transferred on administrative grounds and issued a release order on 08‑07‑2026. A representation against this transfer was filed on 17‑08‑2026 but had not been considered by the respondent.
  • Advocates: Petitioner's counsel includes Mr. Sabyasachi Chatterjee, Mr. Kiron Sk., Mr. Sayed Hossain, Mr. Jamiruddin Sk.; Respondent’s counsel includes Ms. Arnunima Lala (Advocate for ECL).

Court Directions

1. The respondent (ECL) is directed to consider the petitioner’s representation by 9 October 2026, after giving adequate prior notice and conducting a hearing.

2. The reasoned order resulting from this consideration must be communicated to the petitioner within one week of its issuance.

3. The release order dated 08‑07‑2026 is stayed until the representation is disposed of.

4. The petitioner is permitted to re‑join his earlier post held prior to the release order, without creating any equity or right in his favour.

5. Re‑joining is allowed without prejudice to the respondent’s claim that the transfer order remains valid and operational.

6. The court clarifies that it has not examined the merits of the case; the matter is to be reconsidered afresh by the authorities.

7. The writ petition is disposed of with no order as to costs.

Final Outcome

  • The administrative release order is stayed pending a fresh consideration of the petitioner’s representation.
  • The petitioner may resume his previous position pending the outcome, but this does not confer any substantive right.
  • The case is closed without costs, leaving the substantive merits to be addressed by the respondent authority.

Topics: Administrative Transfer, Court Order