M. V. MURALIDARAN
Manipur Technical University – Appellant
Versus
Mutum Shaymkesho Singh – Respondent
JUDGMENT
1. All these miscellaneous petitions have been filed by the Manipur Technical University to vacate the interim order dated 7.12.2021 passed in the batch of writ petitions.
2. For ready reference, the relevant portion of the order dated 7.12.2021 passed in the batch of writ petitions is reproduced hereunder:
'In compliance with the order dated 03-12-2021, it has been submitted by Mr. T.Momo, learned counsel appearing for respondent Nos. 2 & 3 that the Manipur Technical University has chosen the second option because of which it is directed that the Manipur Technical University may go ahead with the recruitment process and the result thereof shall not be declared till the next date and the same shall be kept in a sealed cover.
List the matters on 25-01-2022 for disposal in the category of admission in view of the urgency involved in the matter.
Learned counsel for the parties are directed to complete their pleadings by then. It is open to the learned counsel for the parties to make appropriate prayer before the Court on the next date for passing appropriate orders including the one modifying this order. In case these matters are not listed for one reason or another, it is further
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