Prasanta Kumar Saikia, J.

1. Heard Mr. Biswajit Talukdar, learned counsel assisted by Mr. Akum Jamir, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. R.M Deka, learned counsel for respondent No. 1 to 4 as well as Mr. K.N. Choudhury, learned counsel for the respondent No. 5 and Mr. Indra Neel Choudhury assisted by Mr. Keviphotsu Angami, learned Government Advocate appearing for the State. This PIL has been initiated for the following prayer:-

In the premises aforesaid, it is, therefore, respectfully prayed that your honour would graciously be pleased to admit this petition, call for the relevant records of the case, issue of Rule calling upon the respondents to show cause as to why:

(a) An appropriate direction shall not be made or issued to restrain/cancel the illegal extension of Distributorship in favour of M/s. Future Gaming Solutions Private Limited.

(b) An appropriate directions shall not be issued to the State Government for an enforcement of the various Lotteries Laws applicable to Nagaland strictly in consonance with Nagaland State Lotteries 2007.

(c) Mandumus should not be issued directing the respondents authorities to recall rescind and otherwise, forebear from fur