The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to TMC MLA Madan Mitra’s wife and two sons for questioning in the West Bengal Municipality recruitment scam probe. The agency is investigating alleged financial irregularities and aspects of money laundering in the recruitment process.
Kolkata: The investigation into the alleged municipality recruitment scam in West Bengal is progressing steadily. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued summons to Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Madan Mitra’s wife and his two sons for questioning. According to officials, he has been asked to appear at the ED regional office in Kolkata next week.
This action is being taken as part of the investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities and financial transactions related to them. ED is currently investigating the money laundering related aspects of the case. However, the issuance of summons does not constitute proof of a person’s guilt and the final findings in the case will emerge only after the completion of the investigation and the judicial process.
Action based on documents found during investigation
According to sources, during the investigation of some documents related to alleged recruitment irregularities in Kamarhati Municipality, ED found such indications, on the basis of which it was considered necessary to interrogate Madan Mitra’s family members. In this sequence, the agency has sent summons to his wife and two sons. The investigating agency is trying to find out whether he had any role or knowledge in any financial transactions or property related to the recruitment process.
The raid took place in June
In June this year, ED had conducted a search operation at two residences of Madan Mitra. One of these houses is located in Bhawanipur area of South Kolkata and the other in Kamarhati of North 24 Parganas district. During the same period, simultaneous raids were conducted at seven other places in and around the state capital. The agency had seized many documents and digital records during the search, the investigation of which is still going on.
Madan Mitra’s political journey
Madan Mitra is a prominent face of West Bengal politics. He is a Trinamool Congress MLA from Kamarhati assembly seat in North 24 Parganas district. He entered the Assembly for the first time by winning the elections in 2011. After this, he also won the 2021 assembly elections and is currently an MLA. However, no new allegation has been proved against him in this case. The investigating agencies are taking further action only on the basis of available evidence and documents.
CBI is also doing parallel investigation
The investigation into the municipality recruitment scam is not limited to ED alone. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is also investigating the case. In October 2025, CBI had also conducted a search operation at the residence of Madan Mitra. This action was taken as part of the investigation into alleged recruitment irregularities. Both CBI and ED are investigating under different legal provisions. While the CBI is probing irregularities in the alleged recruitment process, the ED is focusing on probing money laundering and financial transactions.
Chargesheet also against former minister Sujit Bose
In the same case, recently the CBI has filed a charge sheet in the special court against former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose, his son Samudra Bose, a senior IAS officer and two corporate entities. The charge sheet mentions alleged financial irregularities and other allegations related to the recruitment process. The case will now be heard in the concerned court, where a judicial inquiry will be conducted into the allegations.
Layers of investigation revealed from broker Ayan Sheel
According to investigating agencies, information about the municipality recruitment scam first came to light when raids were conducted at the premises of alleged middleman Ayan Sheel. Apart from the municipality recruitment case, Ayan Sheel’s name also came up in the alleged school recruitment scam. After the action of ED, on the orders of Calcutta High Court, CBI started investigating this case and arrested Ayan Sheel. During the investigation, the agencies also unearthed alleged illegal assets worth more than Rs 100 crore linked to his name.
Investigation into aspects of money laundering continues
The ED is currently investigating how the money earned from the alleged recruitment irregularities was used and whether attempts were made to launder it through various properties or other investments. The investigating agency is conducting a detailed investigation of documents, bank records, properties and other financial transactions. Under this process, many people are being called for questioning.
Legal process continues
According to legal experts, issuance of summons is a normal part of the investigation process. Calling any person for questioning does not mean that the allegations against him have been proven. If sufficient evidence is found during the investigation, the agencies can take further legal action. The final decision will be taken by the concerned court based on the hearing and available evidence.
Political and legal importance
Investigation into recruitment related matters in West Bengal has been a frequent topic of political discussion for the last few years. The names of several leaders, officials and other persons have come under investigation in the municipality recruitment and school recruitment cases. The investigation into these cases has intensified the debate on transparency of state recruitment processes, administrative accountability and fairness of appointments in public institutions.
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