JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. K.N. Choudhury, the learned Senior Counsel assisted by Mr. N. Deka, the learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. D. Saikia, the learned Advocate General, Assam assisted by Ms. P. Baruah, the learned counsel for the respondent State representing the respondent No. 1 and Mr. D. Baruah, the learned Additional Advocate General, Assam assisted by Ms. N. Upadhayay, the learned counsel for the respondent Nos. 2 and 3.

2. The Nehru Stadium Sports Complex in the heart of the city of Guwahati was accommodated with a guest house named Radha Gobinda Baruah Guest House (RGBGH) which was run by the Board of Sports, Assam, the respondent No. 2. The said Board of Sports, Assam was formed under the National Sports Club of Assam (Taking over of Management and Control) Act, 1977 and as per Section 4 of the said Act, 1977, the Board was vested with all properties, movable or immovable, and all rights, powers and privileges of the said Club which immediately before commencement of this Act belonged to the Club or any other committee or persons and, for the purpose of s