JUDGMENT :

NANI TAGIA, J.

1. Heard Mr. Dilip Mazumdar, learned senior counsel, assisted by Mr. Sandi K. Deori, learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the election petitioner. Also heard Mr. K.P. Pathak, learned senior counsel, assisted by Mr. Khoda Tama, learned counsel, appearing on behalf of respondent No. 1.

2. By filing this election petition under Section 80, 80-A, and 81 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951; the petitioner has sought for a declaration that the election to the Member of Legislative Assembly from 44-Tezu(ST) Assembly Constituency, held pursuant to the Notification No. 464/ARUN-LA/2019, dated 18.03.2019, in respect of respondents No. 1 and 2, be declared void under Section 90(a)(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, on the grounds stipulated under sections 100(1)(b), 100(1)(d)(i) and 100(d)(iv) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and to declare the petitioner to be duly elected from the 44-Tezu(ST) Assembly Constituency under Section 101(b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.

3. The facts relevant for adjudication of the el