Authority: Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri
Order Date: 11 September 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Petitioner Satya Ranjan Dutta vs Siliguri Municipal Corporation (respondent No.2) and private respondents operating a nursing home at Bidhan Road, Siliguri.
- Background: Petition alleges illegal and unauthorized occupation of the second floor of the building for a nursing home in a congested market area.
- Prior Order: On 20 May 2025, the Court directed private respondents to immediately cease any unauthorized use of the second floor as a nursing home.
- Subsequent Submissions: Private respondents state the nursing home has been stopped and no unauthorized use remains; the Corporation indicates it will revisit the issue afresh.
Court Directions
- The Court disposes of WPA 1530 of 2025, directing the Commissioner of Siliguri Municipal Corporation (respondent No.2) to address the petitioner's complaint anew and issue an order within twelve weeks from the date of communication of this order.
- Liberty is granted to the Commissioner to hear the parties, if deemed necessary.
Final Outcome
- The writ petition is disposed; the Commissioner must re‑examine the alleged violation and render a fresh order within the stipulated twelve‑week period.
Topics: Municipal Regulation, Unauthorized Premises Use