13.08.2026 Court No.652 DL/Item No.–287 [Milan] WPA 4156 of 2007 SULEKHA SENGUPTA VS THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL & ORS. Mr. Md. Manuwar Ali, Ms. Nandita Kundu ….for the Petitioner Mr. Partha Chakraborty, Mr. Aritra Shankar Ray ….for the State 1. The learned advocate appearing for the petitioner substantially concluded his submission. According to him, in view of the ROPA 1998 Clause 16 (3) and the notification no.735-SE(S) dated 3rd June, 2002, the petitioner, who has qualified in honours degree after being inducted in service, though entered into the course before entering into the service, would be eligible for grant of honours scale of pay. 2. The respondent nos.7, 8 & 9 have not been served notice, let the notice be served upon the respondent nos.7, 8 & 9. 3. For this reason, the matter is adjourned today and shall be listed on 20th August, 2026. (Rai Chattopadhyay, J.)