Authority: High Court (Bench of Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee and Additional Chief Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty)

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Tarakeswar Green Mates & Another; Respondents: Union of India, State respondents (Nos.2,3,6,7), West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) (No.4).
  • Writ petition filed as WPA (P) 448 of 2025.
  • WBPCB filed an affidavit‑in‑opposition on 4 December 2025; no affidavit‑in‑reply was served on the Board.
  • Petitioners appeared unrepresented on the hearing date; no accommodation was sought on their behalf.
  • Counsel: Senior Advocate N. C. Bihani for WBPCB; Additional Government Pleader Mr. Mishra for State respondents; other counsel listed.

Final Outcome

  • The writ petition was dismissed for default due to lack of representation and failure to seek accommodation.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Environmental Regulation