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IN THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH
MRIDUL KUMAR KALITA
FC. Hmingthanmawia and Ors. S/o FC Lalmuana – Appellant
Versus
State of Mizoram r/b the Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Mizoram – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. eligibility requirements for surveyor qualification. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 9) |
| 2. statutory rules must guide eligibility. (Para 5 , 6 , 19) |
| 3. constitutional provisions on eligibility criteria. (Para 10 , 11 , 17) |
| 4. executive clarification cannot override statutory rules. (Para 12 , 18 , 21) |
| 5. estoppel does not apply due to illegality. (Para 15 , 16 , 27) |
| 6. interpretation of statutory provisions requires plain meaning. (Para 28 , 31 , 33) |
| 7. court's decision dismissing the writ petition based on merit. (Para 36 , 37) |
JUDGMENT & ORDER :
(Mridul Kumar Kalita, J.)
1) Heard Mr. A R Malhotra, the learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Ms. Linda L Fambawl, the learned Addl. Advocate General appearing for respondent Nos. 1 to 3, Mr J.C. Lalnunsanga, learned counsel appearing for respondent Nos. 4 & 5 as well as Mr. Joseph L Renthlei, learned counsel appearing for respondent Nos. 6 to 17.
2) This writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India has been filed by the petitioners, namely, F C Hmingthanmawia & 19 Others praying for issuance of writ in the nature of mandamus, certiorari and/or any other appropriate writ(s)/directions or order. The petitioners have i
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