CC/73/2026 of ANJALI CHATURVEDI Vs DR. RASHMI KAMAL, IAS, PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT, GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL on 14 October 2026

1. The petitioner alleges contempt of the order dated 16th June, 2026 passed in the writ petition.

2. By the said order the learned counsel for the State respondents was directed to come ready with instruction as to how the notification under Rule

of the Consumer Protection (Qualification for appointment, method of recruitment, procedure of appointment, term of office, resignation and removal of the President and members of the State Commission and District Commission) Rules, 2020 could be issued after the same was struck down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Written instruction has not yet been obtained by the learned counsel for the State till date.

3. As it appears that the issue in the writ petition has not been decided yet and the writ is pending disposal and this Bench does not have the

determination to take up the same, accordingly, this Court is not inclined to proceed with the contempt application any further.

4. On the prayer of the learned advocate representing the State respondents, time to come ready with written instruction in the form of a report disclosing all facts and figures stands extended. Let a copy of the report be prepared and circulated positively by 23rd November, 2026.

5. It will be open for the petitioner to urge all points before the Bench having determination to take up the writ petition.

6. The contempt application stands disposed of.

7. All parties are to act on the server copy of this order duly downloaded from the official website of this Court.

(AMRITA SINHA, J.) nm