22.09.2026 sayandeep Sl. No. 33 Ct. No. 03 WPA 23669 of 2026 Sri Ganesh Ghosh Vs. The State of West Bengal & ors. Mr. Debasis Kar …. For the petitioner Ms. Suchitra Sinha Chatterjee Ms. Sutapa Upadhyay …. For the State 1. The present writ petition has been filed for direction upon the respondents to take appropriate steps in relation to the dilapidated structure situate at holding No. 69B, Jeliapara, under Titagarh municipality. 2. According to the learned advocate for the petitioner, a portion of the premises is tenanted. Unfortunately, the tenant is not residing in the said premises and has kept the same under lock and key. 3. Having heard the learned advocate appearing for the petitioner and though the municipality is not represented, I am of the view that in the present case, no mandatory order can be passed, directing the municipal authorities to take steps as regards the dilapidated structure. The municipal authorities, however, may consider the petitioner’s representation dated 17th April, 2026 appearing at page-31 of the writ petition upon giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the person in occupation of the said premises in accordance with law and by passing a reasoned order. WPA 23669 of 2026 2 4. It is expected that such decision shall be taken on an expeditious basis preferably within twelve weeks from the date of communication of this order. 5. With the above observations and directions, the writ petition is disposed of. (Raja Basu Chowdhury, J.)