14.07.2026 rc/ct.no.15 Item No.44 WPA No. 15935 of 2026 Sakila Bibi & Ors. Versus The State of West Bengal & Ors. Mr. Robiul Islam Sk. Jayed Hossain Ms. Puja Mondal Mr. Masooq Rahaman ..for the petitioners Mr. D.N.Ray, Ld. G.P. Mr. Madhu Jana Mr. Vinayak Chaubey …for the State Affidavit of service filed by the petitioners is taken on record. The Pradhan is not represented despite service. The petitioners who are members of Arjunpur Gram Panchayat submitted a no confidence motion against the Pradhan of the Panchayat before the Prescribed Authority on June 22, 2026 which was received by the latter on the same date. The Prescribed Authority, by a notice issued on June 30, 2026, fixed the date of meeting on July 07, 2026. However, by a subsequent notice issued on July 04, 2026, the Prescribed Authority postponed the meeting due to non-availability of police assistance. The petitioners seek a direction upon the Prescribed Authority to convene the meeting and conclude the proceeding in accordance with law. Since the motion was received by the Prescribed Authority on June 22, 2026, the time frame stipulated under Section 12 of the West Bengal Panchayat Act, 1973 is about to expire. However, since the meeting has been postponed by the Prescribed Authority due to circumstances beyond his control, the dates stipulated in the Act shall also be automatically extended. The Prescribed Authority and Block Development Officer, Farakka Block, being the 5th respondent herein, is directed to convene the meeting within ten days from the date of communication of this order upon service of notice to the parties concerned and take the proceeding to its logical conclusion in terms of Section 12 of the Act. The Inspector in Charge, Farakka Police Station, being the 6th respondent herein, is directed to render necessary assistance to the Prescribed Authority so that the meeting is held peacefully and without any disturbance from any corner whatsoever. The writ petition is disposed of. There shall, however, be no order as to costs. Since no affidavit is invited, the allegations contained in the writ petition are deemed not to have been admitted. Urgent certified website copy of this order, if applied for, be supplied to the parties upon compliance with all requisite formalities. (Suvra Ghosh,J) 2