JUDGMENT :

1. Heard Mr. Moa Jamir, learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. E. Thiba Phom, learned Government Advocate, for the respondent Nos. 1 to 4.

2. This writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed by the petitioners, namely, Smti Mutsiphulu Khamo, Shri Virieletuo Khawakhrie and Shri Neikieto Peseyie for enforcement of their Fundamental Rights guaranteed Under Articles 14, 16 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

3. The petitioners have been aggrieved by non-consideration of their joint representations dated 20.02.2019 and 14.07.2020 regarding regularization of their service as LDA-cum-computer Assistants after being qualified in the Suitability Test conducted by the respondent No. 3. The petitioners have also alleged that the respondents have not adhered to the Office Memorandum No. AR-5/ASSO/98, dated 04.08.2008 as well as Office Memorandum No. AR-5/ASSO/98 dated 11.08.2016, which provides for regularization of services of employees who were on contract/adhoc basis and who have completed the continuous service of 3 years.

4. The case of the petitioners is that all the above named petitioners were appointed as LDA-cum-Computer Assistants