SC cancels allotment of Salt lake plot in Kolkata to Ganguly

The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled allotment of Salt lake plot in Kolkata to cricketer Sourav Ganguly by Left Front government terming it illegal.

The SC also cancelled lease and asked Ganguly to hand over vacant possession of plot within 2 weeks. The court directed the state government to refund the entire amount to Ganguly within 2 weeks of getting back possession of the plot.

Ganguly was allotted over an acre of land in Salt Lake city from discretionary quota to set up an international school with focus on sports.