ORDER :

PARTHIVJYOTI SAIKIA, J.

1. In this writ petition, the petitioner Jabeda begum @ Jabeda Khatun has challenged the opinion dated 31.05.2019, passed by the Foreigners' Tribunal, Baksa, Tamulpur, Assam, in F.T. Case No. 22/BAKSA/2018, declaring her to be a foreigner of post 1971 stream.

2. Heard the learned counsel, Mr. A. Ali, appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Ms. G. Hazarika, learned CGC, representing respondent No. 1; Ms. B. Das, learned Standing Counsel, Election Commission, representing respondent No. 3; Mr. J. Payeng, learned Standing Counsel, Foreigners Tribunal, representing respondent Nos. 2, 5 & 6; and Ms. A. Verma, learned Standing Counsel, NRC, representing respondent No. 4.

3. On the basis of a reference made by the Superintendent of Police (B), the Foreigners Tribunal, Baksa, Tamulpur, Assam, issued notice to the petitioner asking her to prove her Indian citizenship. The petitioner appeared before the Tribunal and filed her written statement along with some documents claiming to be a citizen of India by birth. According to the petitioner, she was born to Lt. Jabed Ali and Jahura Khatun @ Jahera Kharan, the projected father and mother of the petitioner, respecti