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Calcutta HC Rejects EC Transfer Challenge Ahead of West Bengal Polls
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🗓 19 Aug 2026, 04:36 PM
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The Calcutta High Court dismissed petitions contesting the Election Commission's transfer of officials as the West Bengal elections approach.
The Calcutta High Court dismissed petitions filed by several parties contesting the Election Commission's decision to transfer bureaucrats.
The transfers, announced earlier this month, were part of the Commission's preparations for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.
In its order, the court reiterated that the Election Commission has the statutory authority to transfer officials under its rules.
The ruling comes as the state gears up for a fair electoral process ahead of the polls.
The transfers, announced earlier this month, were part of the Commission's preparations for the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.
In its order, the court reiterated that the Election Commission has the statutory authority to transfer officials under its rules.
The ruling comes as the state gears up for a fair electoral process ahead of the polls.