JUDGMENT :

Heard Mr. Lalfakawma, learned counsel for the petitioners and Mrs. H. Lalmalsawmi, learned Government Advocate for the respondent Nos. 1, 2 & 3. None appears for the respondent Nos. 4 & 5 despite service of notice. Also heard Mr. C. Zoramchhana, learned counsel appearing for the respondent Nos. 6 & 7.

2. By filing this writ petition, the petitioners have challenged the Notification dated 02.05.2022 by which, Keifang Venglai Village Council has been dissolved with effect from the date of the notification. The petitioner has also challenged the findings/observations/directions dated 18.02.2022 (Annexure-7) of the Ombudsman in Complaint No. 42/2022 recommending dissolution of the Village Council and for establishment of Advisory Board till fresh election of the Village Council is held. The petitioners have also challenged the show-cause notice dated 10.03.2022 (Annexure-8) issued to them by the respondent pursuant to the award passed by the Ombudsman, the Notification dated 02.05.2022 (Annexure-10) by which the Village Council was dissolved and also the Order dated 24.05.2022 (Annexure-11) of the respondent No. 1 constituting the Keifang Venglai Village Advisory Board.

3. Brie