JUDGMENT :

Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, J.

In Re: CAN 1 of 2026

1. In view of sufficient explanations having been given, CAN 1 of 2026 is allowed, thereby condoning the delay in filing MAT 1949 of 2025.

2. There will be no order as to costs.

In Re: MAT 1949 of 2025

3. The present appeal has been preferred against an order whereby the learned Single Judge set aside an order passed by the appellant/Visva Bharati, refusing to mutate the subject property in the name of the respondent Smt. Geeta Ghosh, the wife of late Priyabrata Ghosh.

4. Learned counsel appearing for the appellants argues that in terms of Clause 10 of the parent lease deed executed in favour of late Gyan Ghosh, the ancestor of Priyabrata Ghosh, in the year 1951, the lessee will not, without the consent in writing of the lessor first had and obtained, assign, transfer, let out or mortgage the benefit of the lease thereby granted to any person, provided that such consent will not be withheld in case of a transfer, assignment or mortgage in favour of persons who are life members of the Visva Bharati.

5. Learned counsel submits that at that juncture, Visva Bharati was a registered society.

6. After Visva Bharati became a statutory bo