Sanjoy Karmakar v. State Of West Bengal And ORS.

14.05.2026 Sl. No.305 Ct. No.14 ss

IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA

CONSTITUTIONAL WRIT JURISDICTION APPELLATE SIDE W.P.A. No. 6559 of 2026 Sanjoy Karmakar

Versus

The State of West Bengal & Ors.

Mr. Gourav Das ...for the Petitioner.

Mr. Saibal Acharyya Mr. Tanweer J. Mondal ...for the DPSC, Purba Bardhaman.

1.

Affidavit-of-service filed on behalf of the petitioner is taken on record.

2.

By the present writ petition, the petitioner seeks for direction upon the respondent authority to grant him intra district transfer to any school nearby his residence upon consideration of his representation dated 16th February, 2026 on medical ground of his wife.

3.

The petitioner contends that he joined as an Assistant Teacher in Khaspur F.P. School, under Ketugram West Circle, District Purba Bardhaman on 12th July, 2010. The petitioner has been confirmed in service with effect 12th July, 2012. The petitioner's house is situated 114 kilometers away from his present place of posting. The wife of the petitioner is suffering from various gynecological disorders, i.e.

Bulky Uterus and

Abdominal Fibroid and cyst in the uterus. On 16th February, 2026 the petitioner made a representation seeking his transfer on medical ground of his spouse before the concerned authority. However, the same is still pending consideration. Hence, this writ petition. 4.

Mr. Gourav Das, learned Advocate appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the matter may be relegated to the Chairman, District Primary School Council, Purba Bardhaman, respondent no.4, to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16th February, 2026.

5.

Learned Advocate appearing on behalf of the District Primary School Council, Purba Bardhaman leaves the matter to the discretion of the Court.

6.

In view of the submissions advanced on behalf of the respective parties, the respondent No.4, the Chairman, District Primary School Council, Purba Bardhaman is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16th February, 2026 and dispose of the same by passing a reasoned order, in accordance with law, subject to production of medical reports and documents, upon notice to the petitioner, within a period of eight weeks from the date of communication of this order.

7.

The reasoned order is to be communicated to the petitioner within one week from the date of passing of such order.

8.

Learned advocate for the petitioner is directed to communicate this order to the respondent no.4, the Chairman, District Primary School Council, Purba Bardhaman.

9.

With the above direction, the writ petition being WPA 6559 of 2026 stands disposed of.

10. Since no affidavits have been called for, the allegation made in the writ petition is deemed to be not admitted.

11. Interim order, if any, stands vacated.

12. All connected applications, if any, stand disposed of.

13. There shall be no order as to costs.

14. All concerned parties shall act in terms of the copy of the order duly downloaded from the official website of this Court.

15. Urgent Photostat certified copy of the order, if applied for, be given to the parties on compliance of all necessary legal formalities.

(Bivas Pattanayak, J.)