KALPANA MAJI AND ORS IN PLACE OF SWADESH RANJAN MAJI(SINCE DECEASED) NIBEDITA PAL vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS. — WPA/23311/2023
Case under Essential Commodities Act Section NA. Disposed: Contested--DISMISSED on 20th May 2026.
CNR: WBCHCA0475912023
Next Hearing
29th September 2023
Filing Number
WPA/23397/2023
Filing Date
25-09-2023
Registration No
WPA/23311/2023
Registration Date
25-09-2023
Judge
HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
Coram
HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
Bench Type
Single Bench
Category
GROUP A (WRIT MATTERS) ( 1 )
Sub-Category
M.R.DEALERSHIP ( 1 )
Judicial Branch
MANDAMUS SECTION
Decision Date
20th May 2026
Nature of Disposal
Contested--DISMISSED
Acts & Sections
Petitioner(s)
KALPANA MAJI AND ORS IN PLACE OF SWADESH RANJAN MAJI(SINCE DECEASED) NIBEDITA PAL
Respondent(s)
STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS.
Hearing History
Judge: HON'BLE JUSTICE SMITA DAS DE
NEW MOTION
FOR HEARING (GROUP - VIII)
FOR HEARING (GROUP - VIII)
FOR HEARING (GROUP - VIII)
FOR HEARING (GROUP - VIII)
| Date | Purpose |
|---|---|
| 29-09-2023 | NEW MOTION |
| 06-05-2026 | FOR HEARING (GROUP - VIII) |
| 06-04-2026 | FOR HEARING (GROUP - VIII) |
| 18-03-2026 | FOR HEARING (GROUP - VIII) |
| 16-03-2026 | FOR HEARING (GROUP - VIII) |
Orders
Case Summary: WPA 23311/2023 – Kalpana Maji v. State of West Bengal The High Court at Calcutta allowed the widow's application for compassionate appointment as a Fair Price Shop dealer, holding that mere pendency of the deceased licensee's writ petition challenging license termination cannot bar consideration of her claim. The court ruled that disciplinary proceedings abate upon death, leaving allegations untested, and that compassionate appointment rights are independent and survive for legal heirs despite unadjudicated misconduct allegations. The respondent authority was directed to reconsider her application within eight weeks based on applicable policy criteria alone. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
Case Summary: WPA 23311/2023 – Kalpana Maji v. State of West Bengal The High Court at Calcutta allowed the widow's application for compassionate appointment as a Fair Price Shop dealer, holding that mere pendency of the deceased licensee's writ petition challenging license termination cannot bar consideration of her claim. The court ruled that disciplinary proceedings abate upon death, leaving allegations untested, and that compassionate appointment rights are independent and survive for legal heirs despite unadjudicated misconduct allegations. The respondent authority was directed to reconsider her application within eight weeks based on applicable policy criteria alone. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.
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