SMT MONADI MEJHEN ALIAS MEJHEIN v. M/S EASTERN COAL FIELDS LTD AND ORS
WPO/121/2025 · 2026-02-04
Saugata Bhattacharyya
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ORDER SHEET IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA CONSTITUTIONAL WRIT JURISDICTION ORIGINAL SIDE
WPO/121/2025 SMT MONADI MEJHEN ALIAS MEJHEIN VS M/S EASTERN COAL FIELDS LTD AND ORS
BEFORE:
The Hon'ble JUSTICE SAUGATA BHATTACHARYYA Date: 4th February, 2026.
Appearance: Mr. Partha Ghosh, Adv. Mr. Amal Kumar Datta, Adv. Mr. Debashis Das, Adv. Mr. Bratin Suin, Adv.
…. for the petitioner
Mr. Susanta Pal, Adv. Mr. Pradipta Basu, Adv.
Ms. Madhumanti Chakraborty, Adv. Ms. Subesha Banerjee, Adv. …for ECL
1. The Court: It is recorded in the order dated 28th February, 2026 that Rs. 55,56,670.85 was paid to the petitioner towards monetary cash compensation on 19th January, 2026.
2. Mr. Ghosh, learned advocate representing the petitioner submits that payment was made as it is disclosed in the report filed on behalf of Eastern Coalfields Limited.
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3. Since payment has already been made by the concerned Authority of Eastern Coalfields Limited towards monetary cash compensation to the petitioner, it appears grievance of the petitioner stands redressed.
4. Writ petition stands disposed of.
5. However, this order shall not preclude the petitioner to make an application for appointment of compassionate ground if she is eligible as per the scheme of compassionate appointment.
(SAUGATA BHATTACHARYYA, J.) TR/