21 jdt. 09.07.2026 jb. WPA 15382 of 2026 (Sk. Sadrul Amin & Ors. vs. State of West Bengal & Ors.) Mr. Indradeep Pal M. F. Rahaman …. For the Petitioners Mr. D. N. Ray Mr. Madhu Jana Mr. Rahul Agarwala …. For the State Affidavit of service filed on behalf of the petitioners is taken on record. The Panchayat and the private respondent are not represented despite service. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the private respondent has raised unauthorised construction on the plot of land belonging to the petitioners classified as Sali in the L.R. record of rights without conversion of the same and without obtaining sanction from the concerned Panchayat. The petitioner submitted a representation in this regard before the concerned authority on 5th May, 2026 followed by demand notice on 24th June, 2026 which are yet to be considered. The petitioners seek consideration of the same. The issue of alleged encroachment of the petitioners’ plot shall be dealt with by the appropriate civil forum. The petitioners are at liberty to approach the said forum for redressal of their grievance. 2 In so far as the allegation of unauthorised construction raised by the private respondent is concerned, the Pradhan, Rammohan I Gram Panchayat, being the 4th respondent herein, is directed to consider and dispose of the representation submitted by the petitioners dated 5th May, 2026 as well as demand notice dated 24th June, 2026 within four weeks from the date of communication of this order upon affording reasonable opportunity of hearing to all concerned including the petitioners and the private respondent, in accordance with law. The decision taken by the authority shall be communicated to the parties within a week thereof. In the event the construction raised by the private respondent is found to be illegal/unauthorised, the concerned authority shall take necessary steps in accordance with law. The writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Since no affidavit has been invited, allegations contained in the writ petition shall be deemed not to have been admitted. Urgent certified website copy of the order, if applied for, be given to the parties on compliance of requisite formalities. (Suvra Ghosh, J.)