Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Petition Challenging Transfers of Officers by EC in Poll-Bound Bengal

Calcutta HC dismisses PIL petition challenging transfers of officers by EC in poll-bound Bengal

The poll panel has transferred several officers, including the State’s chief secretary, home secretary and Director General of Police (DGP), after announcing the schedule of the Assembly polls

Calcutta HC rejects plea challenging EC’s transfer of officials in West Bengal ahead of polls

The High Court said that it found no evidence of mala fide intent or administrative paralysis in the reshuffle.

Calcutta High Court Rejects Pleas on EC Transfers

Calcutta High Court rejects pleas against EC transfers of bureaucrats and police in West Bengal, backing authority during model code of conduct.

Calcutta HC dismisses PIL challenging transfers of officers by EC in poll-bound Bengal

Kolkata (PTI): The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday dismissed a PIL challenging the transfer of administrative and police officers by the poll panel in West Bengal, saying the petitioner could not establish that the actions were arbitrary and had hurt public interest. The Election Commission has transferred several officers, including the state's chief secretary, the home secretary and the DGP, after announcing the schedule of the assembly polls i…