IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA
HIRANMAY BHATTACHARYYA
Bapi Chakraborty – Appellant
Versus
Municipal Commissioner, Kolkata Municipal Corporation – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Hiranmay Bhattacharyya, J.
1. This application under Article 227 of the Constitution of India is at the instance of person responsible and is directed against the order being no. 18 dated August 27, 2025 passed by the Municipal Building Tribunal, Kolkata Municipal Corporation in Appeal No. 113 of 2024.
2. y the order impugned the application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act stood rejected with cost of Rs. 15,000/- to be deposited by the petitioner within the time limit indicated in the said order.
3. A proceeding under Section 400 /400(1) and 416 of Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980 in respect of premises no. 92/1, Dr. Daudar Rahman Road within Ward no. 89 under Borough - X being Demolition Case No. 59-D/Br-X/21-22 was initiated against Dulal Chakraborty and others. The Special Officer (Building), Kolkata Municipal Corporation passed an order dated December 5, 2022 directing demolition of all walls shown in red colour at parking space within the time limit indicated in the said order. The change of use of first floor was allowed to be retained on payment of fees under (1) and 416 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act within the time limit indicated in the
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