Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Calcutta HC Directs MGNREGA Resumption in Bengal
A court in Kolkata has told the Indian government to restart the MGNREGA jobs program in West Bengal, effective August 1, 2025.
The government stopped funding the program in March 2022 because of problems with how the money was used.
The court said that the government can still check to make sure the program is being run correctly.
This is to help people in the state get the work they need and to ensure the money is used properly.
Calcutta High Court ordered the Centre to resume MGNREGA in Bengal from August 1, 2025.
The central government halted funding in March 2022 due to reported irregularities.
The court allowed the Centre to implement special monitoring mechanisms.
Irregularities were confirmed at 31 of 63 inspected sites.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the verdict and demanded pending dues.
- Who
- Calcutta High Court, the Central government, and West Bengal government.
- What
- Calcutta High Court ordered the resumption of MGNREGA in West Bengal.
- When
- To restart from August 1, 2025.
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To provide employment and address wage issues.
West Bengal Government
Union Government
Fund Management
West Bengal Government
Focus on fund release and arrears.
Union Government
Focus on investigating irregularities and fund control.
Scheme Implementation
West Bengal Government
Emphasis on citizen rights and entitlements.
Union Government
Prioritize accountability before full scheme implementation.
- Court Order
- MGNREGA Resumption
- Start Date
- August 1, 2025
- Funding Halt
- March 2022
- Key Allegation
- Irregularities & Misuse of Funds
- Confirmed Irregularities
- 31 of 63 sites
Sources
Calcutta HC MGNREGA order: Govt to seek arrears, BJP says ‘won’t change anything’
HC sets date for Centre to resume MGNREGA in Bengal
PBKMS happy with court ruling
CM to review as we ask for arrears: Mamata on HC order
Kolkata High Court Orders MGNREGA Revival In Bengal From August 1, Allows Centre To Decide Terms
Calcutta HC directs Centre to resume MNREGS in West Bengal after three-year halt
Calcutta High Court directs Centre to resume 100 days' job scheme under MGNREGA from August 1
