Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Calcutta HC Hears Plea on Durga Puja Fund Allocation
The West Bengal government is giving more money to Durga Puja committees this year.
Each group gets Rs 1.10 lakh, which is more than last year.
This means the government will spend about Rs 495 crore in total.
Some people don't agree with this.
They have asked the court to stop the government from using public money for religious events, as they believe it's not the right use of the funds.
West Bengal government increased Durga Puja grants.
Each puja committee receives Rs 1.10 lakh, a 30% hike.
Total expenditure from the state exchequer is approximately Rs 495 crore.
Two PILs challenge the financial aid increase.
Petitioners argue against public funds for religious purposes.
- Who
- The West Bengal government and Durga Puja committees.
- What
- The West Bengal government increased financial aid to Durga Puja committees.
- When
- This year.
- Where
- West Bengal.
- Why
- The exact reasoning for the increase in funding is not mentioned in the article, but the petitioners are challenging the use of public funds for religious purposes.
Petitioners' View
Government's View (Implied)
Use of Public Funds
Petitioners' View
Public money should not be used for religious purposes.
Government's View (Implied)
The government supports religious festivals.
- Grant per Puja Committee
- Rs 1.10 lakh
- Increase from Last Year
- 30%
- Total Expenditure
- Approximately Rs 495 crore
- Number of Puja Committees
- Around 45,000
- Legal Action
- Two PILs challenging the move