Authority: Calcutta High Court, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri
Order Date: 01 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Appellants T & I Global Limited & Anr., represented by counsel Mr. Nabankur Paul and Mr. Bodhisatya Ghosh; Respondents State of West Bengal & Ors.
- The appeal challenges the order dated 25 February 2026 passed by a learned Single Judge, which held that the petitioners' claim for compensation for 1.95 acres of land lacked merit, but directed compensation for .72 acres used for a pucca road.
- Petitioners sought compensation for the entire 1.95 acres, asserting full utilization by the State.
- The State submitted a report admitting utilization of only .72 acres, denying the remaining claim, creating a factual dispute.
Court Reasoning
- The Court noted that the factual dispute over the remaining land cannot be resolved by a writ court.
- Consequently, it declined to interfere with the Single Judge’s order.
- The Court directed the State respondents to grant compensation for the .72 acres as expeditiously as possible.
- It left the petitioners free to pursue other legal remedies for the balance portion of land.
Final Outcome
- The appeal and connected applications are disposed of.
- The State of West Bengal must pay compensation for .72 acres promptly.
- Petitioners may seek separate remedy for the remaining 1.23 acres (1.95‑0.72) through appropriate legal channels.
- An urgent certified copy of the order can be supplied upon compliance with formalities.
Topics: Land Compensation, Judicial Order