The Calcutta High Court has directed the Indian government to resume implementing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in West Bengal starting on 1 August 2025, following a nearly three‑year suspension. While the Centre continues its investigation into alleged wage disbursement irregularities, the Court emphasized that funds for the scheme cannot remain indefinitely frozen. It granted the government discretion to impose safeguards to prevent future misuse, underscoring the need to revive the programme with transparency and accountability.

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