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AHANTHEM BIMOL SINGH
Laishram Radhakishore Singh, S/o. (Late) L. Nityai Singh – Appellant
Versus
State of Manipur, represented by the Additional Chief Secretary (Forest and Environment), Govt. of Manipur – Respondent
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| 1. proper appointment rules and procedures. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7) |
| 2. challenging the legitimacy of the appointments. (Para 8 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 14) |
| 3. adherence to statutory provisions for employment. (Para 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 4. judicial assessment of prior actions and decisions. (Para 19 , 20) |
| 5. writ petition dismissed for lack of merit. (Para 21) |
JUDGMENT :
(Ahanthem Bimol Singh, J.) :
Heard Mr. N. Jotendro, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. Murtaza Ahmed, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr. M. Devananda, learned Addl. AG assisted by Ms. Jyotsana, learned counsel appearing for the respondents No. 1 & 2 and Mr. H. S Paonam, learned senior counsel assisted by Mr. S. Gunabanta, learned counsel appearing for the respondent No. 3.
[2] The present writ petition had been filed challenging two orders both dated 20.09.2022, one order terminating the service of the petitioner as Chairman of Manipur Pollution Control Board and the other appointing the respondent No. 3 as Chairman of the Manipur Pollution Control Board (MPCB).
[3] The brief facts of the case is that by an order dated 24.03.2017 issued by the Chief Secretary (For. & Envt), Government of Manipur, the
The discretionary power of the Court in issuing a writ of quo warranto and the principles guiding the issuance of such writs.
The court affirmed the need for transparent and qualified appointments to the KSPCB, holding that the guidelines must align with statutory provisions and prior court rulings.
Mandatory adherence to principles of natural justice and the requirement to follow due procedure of law under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
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