IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA (CONSTITUTIONAL WRIT JURISDICTION)

APPELLATE SIDE Present :

The Hon’ble Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee WPA 8641 of 2024 Mohammed Sabir Vs.

Union of India & Ors.

For the petitioner : Mr. Milan Chandra Bhattacharjee, Ld. Sr. Adv, Ms. Sulagna Bhattacharya.

For the UOI : Mr. Soumik Nandi, Ld. Sr. Adv., Mr. Pradyut Saha.

Heard on : 20.05.2025 Judgment on : 24.06.2025 Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, J.:-

Preface:

1. The present writ petition challenges the legality of the order of termination dated 06.06.2023 issued by the Railway Authority, which pertains to the contract entered into with the petitioner. The petition also questions the consequent forfeiture of the security deposit, the issuance of a new work order dated 22.06.2023, and the publication of a fresh e-auction notice dated 18.08.2023 inviting quotations from interested traders. Additionally, the petitioner seeks a direction upon the respondents to allow the petitioner to continue and complete the remaining scheduled trips under the terms and conditions of the original contract relating to the parcel service on Train No. 12311 Netaji Express (Ex-HWH to KLK, SLR).

Petitioner’s Case:

2. Sans unnecessary detai