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Supreme Court denies TMC plea on frozen bank accounts
The Supreme Court has declined to grant interim relief to the Trinamool Congress regarding four frozen bank accounts linked to a land allotment investigation. The bench directed the party to pursue its remedies before the Calcutta High Court, which is currently examining the matter.
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New Delhi — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea from the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress seeking relief on four bank accounts that have been frozen as part of a land allotment probe. The bench declined to grant interim relief, noting that the Calcutta High Court is already seized of the matter and considering the issue.
The TMC had approached the apex court seeking directions to unfreeze the accounts, citing operational difficulties. However, the Supreme Court found that the appropriate forum for addressing the grievance was the high court, where the case is already pending.
The frozen accounts are linked to an investigation into alleged irregularities in land allotment. The bench's decision reflects the court's inclination to allow the high court process to proceed without intervention at this stage. The TMC is expected to continue pursuing its case before the Calcutta High Court for potential relief.
This development comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the regional party's financial and administrative dealings. The frozen accounts have raised concerns about the party's ability to conduct routine operations, though the Supreme Court's refusal suggests the judicial system believes the high court is the appropriate venue to resolve the dispute.