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IN THE HIGH COURT OF GAUHATI, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH
Suman Shyam, J.
A K Sahkil Ahmed Barbhuiya, S/o Lt. Ala Uddin Barbhuiya – Petitioner
Versus
The State of Assam Rep. By The Comm. and Secy. To The Govt. of Assam, Public Health Engineering Deptt. and Ors. – Respondents
WP(C)/495 of 2023
Decided On : 01-02-2023
Constituion of India,1950 - seeking a Writ of Mandamus - Issue notice - Motion returnable - Service of Notice - Deemed - Held, Respondent Standing Counsel PHE Department Assam has accepted notice on behalf of respondent service of notice is deemed to be complete in this case - However extra copies of writ petition requisite in numbers be furnished to departmental counsel within one week from today so as to enable them to obtain instruction - Order Accordingly
ORDER :
1. Heard Mr. B. Purkayastha, learned counsel for the writ petitioner.
2. Aggrieved by rejection of his prayer for appointment on compassionate ground, the instant writ petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus.
3. Ms. A. Talukdar, learned Government Advocate, Assam, prays for some time to obtain instruction.
4. Issue notice of motion returnable in six weeks.
5. Since Ms. A. Talukdar, learned Government Advocate, Assam, has accepted notice on behalf of the respondent nos. 2 and 3 and Mr. A. Baruah, learned Standing Counsel, PHE Department, Assam, has accepted notice on behalf of the respondent nos. 1, 4, 5 and 6, service of notice is deemed to be complete in this case. However, extra copies of the writ petition, requisite in numbers, be furnished to the learned departmental counsel within one week from today, so as to enable them to obtain instruction.
Mandamus issued to direct expeditious disposal of delayed land administration proceedings within fixed timeline.
A Writ of Mandamus will be dismissed as infructuous when the subject matter of the grievance has been addressed by the concerned authority through a subsequent order.
The court affirms the obligation of authorities to address and conclude inquiries into complaints in a timely manner.
The court establishes the right to direct administrative authorities to dispose of appeals within a specified timeframe under Articles 226 & 227.
The court can issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct a public authority to perform its duties in a specific manner within a specified time period.
An order for a lawful inquiry into a petitioner's complaint, emphasizing timely action by officials.
The Court directs timely action on a complaint under constitutional provisions ensuring adherence to established legal principles.
The court directed official respondents to investigate a complaint in a timely manner without commenting on the merits.
Mandamus issued directing disposal of pending appeal and amendment petition within two months after hearing parties.
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