31 jdt. 27.08.2026 jb. WPA 22385 of 2026 (Ezaz Ahmed Momin vs. State of West Bengal & Ors.) Robiul Islam Jayed Hossain M. Rahaman …. For the Petitioner Mr. Aninda Bhattacharya Mr. Sanju Agarwal …. For the State Affidavit of service filed on behalf of the petitioner is taken on record. The office of the Pradhan fell vacant upon resignation of the Pradhan, which was accepted by the Prescribed Auithority on 29th July, 2026. By a notice issued on 11th August, 2026, the Prescribed Authority fixed the date of meeting for election of new Pradhan on 20th August, 2026. However, the meeting was cancelled by a notice issued on 19th August, 2026 due to non availability of police assistance. The petitioner seeks a direction upon the Prescribed Authority to convene the meeting and conclude the proceeding in accordance with law. Since the office of the Pradhan is lying vacant, the Prescribed Authority and the Block Development Officer, Khargram Block, being the 3rd respondent herein, is directed to convene the meeting for election of a new Pradhan and take the proceeding to its logical conclusion in terms of Rule 6(1) of the West Bengal Panchayat (Constitution) Rules, 1975 including 2 concurrence of the District Panchayat Election Officer within 10 days from the date of communication of this order upon service of notice to all concerned at the earliest, in accordance in law. The Inspector in Charge, Khargram, being the 4th respondent herein, is directed render necessary assistance to the Prescribed Authority so that the meeting is held peacefully without any disturbance from any corner whatsoever. 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.)