22.01.2026 Sl. No.36(DL)

Ct. No.14 srm IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA CONSTITUTIONAL WRIT JURISDICTION APPELLATE SIDE W.P.A. No. 28316 of 2025 Amrita Ghosh Versus The State of West Bengal & Ors.

Ms. Ankita Dey …for the Petitioner.

Mr. Jaladhi Das …for the State.

Mr. Avishek Prasad, Mr. Sourodeep Singha … for the DPSC, Malda.

1. Affidavit-of-service filed on behalf of the petitioner is taken on record.

2. By the present writ petition, the petitioner seeks direction upon the respondent authorities for her transfer to a school nearby her residence upon consideration of her representation dated 8^th July, 2025.

3. The petitioner contends that she is an Assistant Primary Teacher of Rathbari Primary School under Mothabari Circle, District- Malda. The petitioner joined in the said school on 14^th February, 2017. The petitioner’s service has been confirmed with effect from 14^th February, 2019. The petitioner is suffering from various medical ailments. The petitioner has to travel more than 28 kms. (up and down) to attend her school. On 8th July, 2025, the petitioner made a representation before the seeking transfer, but the same is still pending consideration. Hence, this writ petition.

4. Ms. Ankita