ORDER :

Prasanta Kumar Deka, J.

1. Heard Mr. M.K. Choudhury, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. S. Khound, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. K.N. Choudhury, learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. D.K. Sarma, learned counsel for the respondent No. 7 and Ms. M. Bhattacharyya, learned Addl. Senior Govt. Advocate for respondent Nos. 1 to 6.

2. The order dated 26.2.2021 issued by the respondent No. 2 is under challenge whereby GR No. 1/87 Dharnad Brahmaputra Part-I and Satakuri Nadi Fishery in the district of Dhubri was decided to be settled with M/s. Geramari Gaon Panchayat, respondent No. 7. The Deputy Commissioner, Dhubri, respondent No. 4 published NIT dated 27.2.2020 for settlement of the aforesaid fishery for a period of seven years i.e. for the period 2019-20 till 2025-26. The fishery falls within the 60% category specifically meant for cooperative society/self help group formed by 100% fishermen. The last date for submission of tender was 16.3.2020. Amongst the various terms and conditions stipulated, submission of names of the members of the participating society alongwith address and distance certificate from the concerned fishery to be issued by the concerne