JUDGMENT

Achintya Malla Bujor Barua, J. - Heard Mr. A.R Bhuyan, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr. SK Goswami, learned counsel for the respondent No.5, Mr. J Handique, learned counsel for the respondent No.1 and Ms. MB Bora, learned counsel for the respondent Nos. 2, 3 and 4.

2. The petitioner Md. Karim Ali participated in the selection process for appointment of village Headman (Gaonbura) of Haripur village in the Nalbari district pursuant to the Notice No.NLR.1019/2018/16 dated 08.07.2019 of the Deputy Commissioner, Nalbari. Amongst the qualification criterias, the applicants for the aforesaid post were required to be a permanent inhabitant of the concerned village; having a minimum age of 35 years; having the minimum qualification of Class-X passed from a Government recognized board or institution; be a physically and mentally fit person; shall not be insolvent and bankrupt; shall not be a Government service holder; shall possess land or other immovable property in his name at the concerned Lat; shall not be a member of a political party; shall be a person of high repute, personality, efficiency; and shall be a person who voluntarily participate in implementation of Governme