Calcutta High Court orders West Bengal gov't to provide affidavit on annual ₹85k Durga Puja grants in ongoing public interest litigation.
The Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal government to provide an affidavit concerning its annual donation of ₹85,000 to Durga Puja committees, as part of ongoing public interest litigation. Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam criticized the small donation relative to total expenses and urged the state to prioritize welfare spending over these grants, especially amid worker disputes. Several committees have declined the funds in protest, with the Chief Minister reallocating the money to new applicants.
September 23, 2024
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