19 jdt. 21.08.2026 jb. WPA 19485 of 2026 (Imran Shaikh vs. State of West Bengal & Ors.) Usof Ali Dewan Asif Dewan …. For the Petitioner Mr. Biplab Ranjan Bose Mr. Sukanta Ghosh …. For the State Mr. Santanu Talukkdar Mr. Priyankar Ganguly Ms. Pipara Chakraborty …. For the Respondent nos. 5 Affidavit of service filed on behalf of the petitioner is taken on record. The petitioner submitted a representation before the concerned authority on 20th July, 2026 challenging the OBC certificate issued in favour of the private respondent. The representation is still pending. The petitioner seeks consideration of the same. In view of the above, the Sub-Divisional Officer and the Prescribed Authority, Tehatta Sub Division, being the 3rd respondent herein, is directed to consider and dispose of the same within 3 weeks from the date of communication of this order upon granting reasonable opportunity of hearing to all concerned including the petitioner and the private respondent, in accordance with law. The decision taken by the authority shall be communicated to the parties within a week thereof. The writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 2 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.)