Dated this the 26th day of February, 2024 A suit for declaration and injunction, both prohibitory and mandatory, was sought to be amended by the plaintiffs, after the entire evidence was over and arguments were addressed by the plaintiffs. The same was dismissed vide Ext.P1 order, which is under challenge in this Original Petition. The suit pertains to election to the N.S.S. Taluk Union, High Range, Idukki.

2. The plaintiffs claimed to be office bearers of the said Taluk Union, having been elected to various offices on 07.04.2019. Though the tenure of the office is for three years, the bye-laws of the Taluk Union permit the existing office bearers to continue in office, until a new Committee is duly elected and assume charge. The declaration sought for is to that effect. The prohibitory injunction was to restrain the defendants including the 9th defendant/Registrar from causing any obstruction to the plaintiffs in the discharge of their functions and duties, until the duly elected Committee takes charge. The third relief is more relevant in the context, which is for a mandatory injunction directing the 9th defendant to conduct elections to the N.S.S. Taluk Union, High Range,