The State has unsettled the settlement of Jaluguti Bazar. The Executive Committee. Morigaon Mahkuma Parishad had settled it with the petitioner for the year 1980-81 (1-7-80 to 30-6-81). By the impugned order D/- 4-10-80 the State awarded the settlement in favour of Respondent No.4. The petitioner had by that time managed the bazar almost continuously, on due execution of the lease deed and upon payment of Rs. 42,000/- and odd. By virtue of the impugned order Respondent No.4 could have enjoyed it for a broken period of about 7 months only and he can enjoy it for about 4 months henceforward. The order of unsettlement of the petitioner as well as direct settlement in favour of Respondent No.4 by the State Government is a composite order which has been questioned by the petitioner in this writ application. The battle for settlement commenced on 19-6-80 and the field of battle is covered by the Assam Panchayat Raj Act.

2. The word "Panch" has an ancient flavour: it has a special meaning and significance to our heritage and civilization. From the days of Panch Pandava to Panchasila, the figure (five) has had magical touch. The word is as old as Indian history and civilization.