CHAMELI PRADHAN MAITY v. STATE OF WEST BENGAL AND ORS.
WPA/25607/2025 · 2026-06-19
Amrita Sinha
body2026
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[ 2026 DAILYLAW 24367 (CAL) · dailylaw.ai ]
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S/L 14 19.06.2026 Court No.18 SD
IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA CONSTITUTIONAL WRIT JURISDICTION
WPA 25607 of 2025
Chamali Pradhan Maity Vs. The State of West Bengal & Ors.
Mr. Sunit Kumar Roy Mr. Santanu Maji … for the Petitioner. Ms. Aparna Banerjee, Ld. AGP Mr. Madhu Jana Mr. Atanu Basu Ms. Puja Sonkar … for the State. Mr. Ratul Biswas Mr. Kaushik Chowdhury … for WBBPE.
1. The petitioner is a primary school teacher. She was appointed on February 7, 2024. On August 28, 2025 she applied for transfer on self medical ground. The same not being considered, the instant writ petition has been filed.
2. As per the provision of law, application for transfer can be made only by a confirmed teacher. On the date the petitioner applied for transfer, she was not confirmed in service. By now the petitioner has received her confirmation upon completion of two years in service.
3. In view of the above, the earlier representation of the petitioner filed in August 2025 seeking transfer cannot be directed to be considered.
4. The writ petition stands dismissed.
5. It will be open for the petitioner to apply afresh for transfer in accordance with law, if so advised.
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6. Parties to act on the basis of the server copy of this order duly downloaded from the official website of this Court. (Amrita Sinha, J.)