Calcutta HC Directs EC, Bengal Govt to Report on Poll Infra PIL
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News18•30-01-2026, 16:45
Calcutta HC Directs EC, Bengal Govt to Report on Poll Infra PIL
- •The Calcutta High Court has ordered the Election Commission and West Bengal government to submit reports within a week.
- •The directive comes in response to a PIL concerning a state-government undertaking company's withdrawal from poll infrastructure work.
- •Petitioner Samik Bhattacharya claims Macintosh Burn Limited's withdrawal will hinder the smooth conduct of upcoming assembly polls.
- •Chief Justice Sujoy Paul's bench affirmed the EC's power to ensure necessary infrastructure for elections.
- •The division bench, including Justice Partha Sarathi Sen, will hear the petition again after reports are filed.
Why It Matters: Calcutta HC seeks reports from EC and Bengal govt on a PIL regarding poll infrastructure issues.
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