Moitra moves SC alleging eviction from circuit house in Krishnanagar
TMC MP Mahua Moitra approached the Supreme Court alleging she was evicted from a circuit house in Krishnanagar, Nadia district, despite an allotted room and a protective High Court order. The court did not grant urgent listing, and Moitra sought early consideration citing constitutional issues.
Key takeaways
- Mahua Moitra alleges eviction by Nadia district officials from a circuit house in Krishnanagar after she was allotted a room.
- The eviction reportedly occurred late at night, with Moitra citing a protective High Court order already in place.
- The Supreme Court did not grant urgent listing; Moitra seeks early consideration and independent investigation.
What Happened
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra filed a petition in the Supreme Court alleging that Nadia district administration officials evicted her from a circuit house in Krishnanagar, West Bengal, after she had been allotted a room at the state-owned property. The eviction occurred late at night as Moitra had been staying there following a Parliament session. Moitra claimed she is entitled to stay as an MP and that the eviction occurred despite a protective order from the High Court.
Her counsel described the matter as requiring an independent investigation and noted that the High Court had already issued a protective order. The Supreme Court bench, including Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, refused urgent listing of the matter at that time. Moitra also wrote to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha seeking intervention over the alleged harassment and booking-related omissions.
BarandBench corroborates that Moitra said officials evicted her from the Circuit House in the dead of night, around 11 pm, mentioning a potential need for comprehensive directions due to federalism concerns.
Why It Matters
The case centers on the interface between a sitting MP’s entitlement to parliamentary constituency housing and district administration actions, amid claims of harassment and breach of a protective court order. If substantiated, the eviction could raise questions about adherence to judicial orders and the use of official housing for MPs in their constituencies, potentially affecting federal-state dynamics.
Background
Moitra had moved into the Circuit House in Krishnanagar after a Parliament session. She alleges that district authorities pressured her to vacate without proper notice, and that neither she nor her office had information about a booking embargo when she checked in. The High Court had reportedly issued a protective order prior to the eviction claim.
Key Facts
- Person: Mahua Moitra, Member of Parliament from Krishnanagar, TMC
- Location: Circuit House, Krishnanagar, Nadia district, West Bengal
- Event: Alleged eviction from a circuit house where Moitra had been allotted a room
- Timing: eviction claimed to have occurred late at night; Bar&Bench places it around 11 pm
- Legal action: Moitra approached the Supreme Court; High Court had issued a protective order prior to the eviction
- Requests: early listing of the petition; calls for independent investigation; Moitra wrote to the Lok Sabha Speaker seeking intervention
- Officials cited: district administration; Bar&Bench specifies Additional District Magistrate and District Magistrate
What Happens Next
The Supreme Court had not granted urgent listing as of the report. The case is expected to be mentioned in court and could involve directions or a formal inquiry, depending on how the court assesses the protective order and the alleged eviction sequence.
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