Abdul Basir v. State Of West Bengal And ORS.

Ct. 24 Item No.1661(ML) 18.01.2024 (Suvendu) WPA 18051 OF 2023 Abdul Basir Vs.

The State of West Bengal & Ors.

Mr. Bani Brata Datta ....for the petitioner Ms. Sonal Sinha Mr. Avishek Prasad ...for the West Bengal State Election Commission Mr. Amal Kumar Sen Ms. Ashima Das .......for the State The petitioner contested the Panchayat General Elections, 2023. He alleges massive rigging, vandalism and violence at the time of poll.

It appears that complaint was lodged before the authority on 17th July, 2023. The election was conducted on 8th July, 2023 and the result of the election was declared on 11th July, 2023. Application filed by the petitioner at such a delayed date seeking re-poll, cannot be allowed.

In view of the above, no relief can be granted to the petitioner in the instant case.

The writ petition fails and is hereby dismissed. Urgent photostat certified copy of this order, if applied for, be given to the parties on usual undertakings.

(Amrita Sinha, J.)