The Calcutta High Court on Monday allowed Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress to continue operating three bank accounts for the time being, despite an interim Election Commission order restricting the use of the Trinamool Congress's old name and its ‘flower and grass’ symbol.

The court declined to modify its earlier order, noting that the Election Commission has not yet taken a final decision on the dispute. Its current directions regarding the party's name and symbol are interim arrangements for the by-election.

The three accounts, held with a private bank, had earlier been frozen by the police over alleged illegal transactions. On July 9, Justice Saugata Bhattacharya appointed a special officer to oversee the accounts after a petition was filed before the court.

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Under the court's earlier arrangement, Mamata Banerjee would continue to have control over the accounts, but would not be free to use the funds without restrictions. Routine expenses, including staff salaries and other operational costs, are to be monitored by the special officer.

The arrangement, which is currently valid until January 29, will continue for now.

State Challenges Maintainability Of Plea

During Monday's hearing, Additional Advocate General Rajdeep Majumdar, appearing for the West Bengal government, questioned the maintainability of the case.

He argued that the bank-account dispute had been filed in the name of the All India Trinamool Congress. However, following the Election Commission's interim order, neither side can currently use the disputed name or the ‘flower and grass’ symbol.

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The state also submitted that the High Court's existing order could be affected if the Election Commission eventually passes a final decision recognising one of the parties.

The High Court, however, held that the Commission's decision is still not final and therefore chose not to alter its earlier directions.

Meanwhile, the police have submitted a report to the court following their investigation into the alleged illegal transactions involving the three accounts.