1. Heard Mr. Ch. Nodiyachand Singh, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Mr.Ch. Ngongo Singh, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner-society, Mr.Th. Ibohal Singh, learned G.A. for the respondents 1,2 and 3 and Mr. H.S. Paonam, learned counsel for the private respondent no.4.

2. The fact stated, in short, of the petitioner's case is that the petitioner-society i.e. “ the Ngaikhong Khullen Pisc. Co-operative Society Ltd.” is a registered society having registration No.2 of 1976-77.

3. There is a Govt. fishery called “Yaina Pat Sub-Fishery No. 86” covered by C.S. Dag No.3003 and 3005. The systems of leasing out of the government fisheries are morefully mentioned in Part-II of the Manipur Fishery Rules 1998. The procedures for outright leasing system of the government fisheries are mentioned in Part-IV of the consisting Rules 33 and 34 of the Manipur Fisheries Rules, 1998. Relevant portion of Rule 33 of the Manipur Fisheries Rules are quoted below in entirety:

(iii) Lessee to enter an agreement: - The lessee shall have to enter into an agreement with the lessor, in the agreement form appended to these Rules at Schedule A, within 1(one) month failing which the lease shall be canc

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