Abhishek Banerjee's parents move Calcutta HC against KMC demolition notice
Synopsis
Abhishek Banerjee's parents have taken the Kolkata Municipal Corporation to the Calcutta High Court, challenging a demolition notice on their Harish Chatterjee Street home as legally unwarranted. With KMC notices now reportedly covering 17 properties linked to the TMC MP and his firm Leaps and Bounds seeking a 10-day extension, the municipal crackdown is rapidly escalating into a full-blown legal battle.
Key Takeaways
Amit Banerjee and Lata Banerjee , parents of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee , have petitioned the Calcutta High Court to dismiss a KMC notice on their 29-C, Harish Chatterjee Street property.
The petition argues the house was built legally and the municipal notice is untenable.
KMC notices, issued under Section 401 of the KMC Act, reportedly cover as many as 17 properties linked to Abhishek and his relatives.
Abhishek's firm Leaps and Bounds has sought a 10-day extension from KMC to submit required documents.
The case is expected to be heard by the Calcutta High Court vacation bench next Wednesday .
Abhishek Banerjee has indicated he will file a separate case over the alleged selective leaking of KMC notices to the media.
The parents of Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Member of Parliament Abhishek Banerjee — Amit Banerjee and Lata Banerjee — have filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court asserting that their residence at 29-C, Harish Chatterjee Street, Kolkata was constructed in full compliance with applicable regulations. The couple is seeking dismissal of a notice issued by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), which they contend was wrongly served on a legally built property. The matter is expected to come up before the court's vacation bench as early as next Wednesday.
Background: A Cascade of KMC Notices
The legal move by Abhishek's parents follows a broader pattern of municipal scrutiny directed at properties linked to the TMC MP. The KMC recently issued notices to multiple addresses associated with Abhishek Banerjee, covering properties along Kalighat Road and Harish Mukherjee Road in Kolkata. The notices were served under Section 401 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, directing the submission of approved building plans, construction-related documents, and permits for any additional construction.
According to municipal sources, the notices were triggered by allegations that construction at certain properties may have deviated from sanctioned building plans. While initial coverage focused on two specific properties, subsequent reports claimed the notices extended to as many as 17 properties — some of which are reportedly registered in the names of Abhishek's relatives.
Abhishek's Response and His Firm's Request
Facing the media from his Kalighat Road residence, Abhishek Banerjee challenged the KMC to specify which portion of the structure it deems illegal. He said, 'Ask the municipality. Those who gave the notice… those who are selectively leaking these to the media. The notice reads, "Enclosed, please file a brief of deviation." In which part is my deviation? What is the brief? Where is its attachment? They did not give that! I will also file a case about this. I have the right. I will approach the judiciary. I have given a written reply to them.'
Separately, Abhishek's firm Leaps and Bounds submitted a letter to the KMC's Building Department requesting a 10-day extension to compile and furnish all documentation sought by the corporation. The firm stated its willingness to cooperate fully, asking only for adequate time to gather the requisite details.
What the Court Petition Argues
The petition filed by Amit Banerjee and Lata Banerjee contends that the KMC notice is legally untenable, given that the Harish Chatterjee Street property was built with proper authorisation. By approaching the Calcutta High Court, the family is seeking judicial intervention to have the notice set aside before any further municipal action is taken.
What Happens Next
The vacation bench of the Calcutta High Court is expected to take up the petition next Wednesday. The outcome could have implications for the KMC's broader enforcement drive against the remaining properties under scrutiny. Abhishek Banerjee has also indicated he intends to pursue separate legal action over what he described as the selective leaking of municipal notices to the media.
Point of View
Which shifts the terrain from political optics to legal process. What is notable is the breadth of the municipal action: notices reportedly spanning 17 properties, some in relatives' names, suggest a systematic inquiry rather than a routine building inspection. Abhishek's pointed challenge — demanding the KMC specify the exact deviation — is tactically astute, but it does not address the underlying question of whether construction across his portfolio of properties conforms to sanctioned plans. The real test will come when the Calcutta High Court examines whether the KMC followed due process in issuing and communicating these notices.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why have Abhishek Banerjee's parents approached the Calcutta High Court?
Amit Banerjee and Lata Banerjee have petitioned the Calcutta High Court to dismiss a Kolkata Municipal Corporation notice concerning their residence at 29-C, Harish Chatterjee Street, Kolkata. They contend the property was constructed legally and the KMC notice is therefore unwarranted.
What is the KMC notice about?
The KMC issued notices under Section 401 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, directing the submission of approved building plans, construction documents, and permits for additional construction. The notices relate to allegations that certain properties linked to Abhishek Banerjee may have been built in deviation from sanctioned plans.
How many properties are under KMC scrutiny?
While initial reports focused on two properties along Kalighat Road and Harish Mukherjee Road, subsequent media reports claimed notices were issued for as many as 17 properties, some reportedly registered in the names of Abhishek Banerjee's relatives.
What has Abhishek Banerjee's firm Leaps and Bounds done in response?
Leaps and Bounds submitted a letter to the KMC's Building Department requesting a 10-day extension to compile and provide all documentation the corporation had sought. The firm stated its readiness to cooperate once given adequate time.
When will the Calcutta High Court hear the petition?
The case is expected to be taken up by the vacation bench of the Calcutta High Court next Wednesday, following the petition filed by Abhishek Banerjee's parents.
