Chandana Halder v. The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Co.Ltd And ORS.

D/L.02.

February 05, 2026.

KAUSHIK WPA No. 2196 of 2026 Chandana Halder Vs.

WBSEDCL & Ors.

Mr. Sudip Sarkar Mr. Anindya Sundar Das Ms. Paramita Mondal Ms. Sneha Maity Mr. Suman Halder ... for the petitioners.

Mr. Mani Sankar Chattopadhyay ... for the WBSEDCL The grievance of the petitioner is directed against non-consideration of his representation in seeking compensation for alleged electrocution. On behalf of respondent-WBSEDCL, it is submitted that they have no objection if the matter is remanded to the Chairman, WBSEDCL for delegation to any representative, In view of the above, WPA 2196 of 2026 stands disposed of by directing the Chairman, WBSEDCL to appoint a nominee or an authorized representative to consider the grievance of the petitioner.

It is made clear that there has been no adjudication on the merits of the case and all points are left open to be decided by the authority strictly in accordance with law. The above exercise should be concluded within a period of eight weeks from the date of communication of this order.

(Ravi Krishan Kapur, J.)