JUDGMENT :

(Rajesh Mazumdar, J)

Heard Mr. S. Hoque, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner. Also heard Mr.P.S. Bhattachayya, learned CGC; Mr. M. Islam, learned counsel appearing on behalf of Mr. A.I. Ali, learned standing counsel, ECI, Mr. G. Sarma, learned standing counsel for the FT matters and NRC and Mr. P. Sarma, learned Govt. Advocate for the respondents.

2. The present writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been preferred by the writ petitioner assailing the opinion dated 24-05-2022 rendered in BNGN/FT-2/APR/612/2017 in connection with BNGN IM(D)T No. 218/2003 and BNGN/FT- 2/APR/34/2020 in connection with BNGN IM(D)T No. 892/2002. The two cases before the learned Tribunal had originated from two separate references made by the Superintendent of Police (Border), Bongaigaon. The two references were then transferred to the FT, Bongaigaon No. 2, Abhayapuri in connection with provisions of Foreigners Tribunal Act, 1946 read with Foreigners Tribunal Orders, 1964. Both the references were amalgamated for a combined proceeding. The writ petitioner received notices to appear before the Tribunal. Accordingly, she appeared and filed her written statement cl