17 jdt. 25.08.2026 jb. WPA 22725 of 2026 (Md. Manjarul Haque & Ors. vs. State of West Bengal & Ors.) Mr. Mrityunjoy Chatterjee Mr. Manas Das …. For the Petitioners Mr. Arka Bhattacharya …. For the State The petitioners who are the members of Jatradanga Gram Panchayat submitted a no confidence motion before the Prescribed Authority for removal of the Upa Pradhan pursuant to which the Prescribed Authority, by a notice issued on 16th August, 2026 fixed the date of meeting on 27th August, 2026. The petitioners seek direction upon the police authority to render adequate police assistance so that the meeting may be held peacefully without any hindrance and the members are able to participate in the meeting and cast their votes safely and independently. In view of the above, the Inspector in Charge Malda Police Station, being the 7th respondent herein, is directed to render necessary assistance to the Prescribed Authority and Block Development Officer, Old Malda Development Block, being the 5th respondent herein, so that the meeting is held peacefully without any disturbance from any corner whatsoever. The police authority shall ensure safe passage of the members of the Panchayat including the petitioners to the venue so 2 that they are able to cast their votes freely, safely and independently. 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.)