Mariya Bibi Seikh v. State Of West Bengal And ORS.

ML 1781 11.01.2024 AGM In The High Court At Calcutta Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction Appellate Side W.P.A 19603 of 2023 Mariya Bibi Seikh -versus The State of West Bengal & Ors.

Mr. Samim Ahammed.

Ms. Gulsanwara Pervin.

... for the petitioner.

Ms. Sonal Sinha Mr. Avishek Prosad ...For the State Election Commission.

The petitioner contested the Panchayat General Elections, 2023. She alleges massive rigging, booth capturing, vandalism and violence at the time of poll. It appears that complaint was lodged before the authority on 15th 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 repoll, cannot be allowed. In view of the above, no relief can be granted to the petitioners in the instant case.

The writ petition fails and is hereby dismissed. It will be open for the petitioner to take appropriate steps before the competent forum for redressal of her grievances, if permissible in law.

Urgent certified photocopy of this order, if applied for, be supplied to the parties expeditiously on compliance of usual legal formalities.

( Amrita Sinha, J.)