Manirul Mallick v. State Of West Bengal And ORS.

Ct. 24 Item No.1679(ML) 18.01.2024 (Suvendu) WPA 18374 OF 2023 Manirul Mallik Vs.

State Election Commission, West Bengal & Ors.

Ms. Salma Sultana Shah ....for the petitioner Ms. Sonal Sinha Mr. Avishek Prasad ...for the West Bengal State Election Commission The affidavit of service filed on behalf of the petitioner is taken on record.

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 never lodged before the authority highlighting his grievances. The election was conducted on 11th July, 2023 and the result of the election was declared on 12th July, 2023. Prayer seeking re-poll cannot be allowed at this stage.

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.)