HARADHAN BHOWMICK Vs. STATE OF WEST BENGAL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) In 1974 school was established and started taking classes upto v/s. and VI. In 1985 Classes VII and VIII were also started. On February 17, 1987 Sabhadhipati, Howrah Zilla Parishad duly recommended the school along with 32 others to the concerned Minister -in -charge, Education Department for recognition till April 25, 96 when no step was taken. A writ petition being Company No. 5418 (W) of 96 was made. A Bench of this Court was pleased to direct the concerned District Inspector of Schools to make an inspection by the District Level inspection Team within the prescribed period. On July 10, 1996 inspection was made. On July 8, 1997 Secretary of the Education Department rejected the prayer of recognition in the following grounds:

(2.) On December 8, 1997 by filing a writ petition being W.P. No. 17463 (W) of 1997 the memo was challenged. A Bench of this Court was pleased to direct review that decision within a particular period up on giving opportunity of hearing and by passing a reasoned order. On February 13, 1998 hearing was held by the president of the Board. On March 10, 1998 after hearing the President of the Board was pleased to reject the recommendation on the following grounds:

(3.) On May 18, 1998 the Sabhapati of the concerned panchayat Samity wrote a letter stating that the school should be recognised in view of its need for the public of the said locality.