State of Manipur & Director, CAF & PD v. Athokpam Somorendro
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1. The State of Manipur, through the Principal Secretary/Commissioner/ Secretary (CAF & PD), Govt. of Manipur, Secretariat Building, Babupara, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur–795001.
2. The Director, CAF & PD, Govt. of Manipur, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur– 795001. …Appellants -Versus-
11. Tengnoupal, Shri Athokpam Somorendro, aged about 29 years, S/o Athokpam Sanajaoba, resident of Naharup Pangong Makhong, P.O. & P.S. Porompat and District Imphal East, Manipur-795005. Kamei Ajenba, aged about 47 years, S/o Kamei Merachao, resident of Sangaiprou Kabui, Imphal, P.O. Imphal, P.S. Lamphel and District Imphal West, Manipur – 795001. TK.Moshil, aged about 31 years, S/o TK. Menai, resident of Langol Village, P.O. Pallel, P.S. Tengnoupal & District Manipur – 795135. Nelson Nameirakpam, aged about 33 years, S/O Noren Singh Nameirakpam, resident of Chingamakha Yanglem Leikai, Singjamei, P.O. & P.S. Singjamei and District Imphal West, Manipur-795008. Kamala Longmei, aged about 40 years, D/o Kadangpu Longmei, resident of Sawombung Kabui Khunjao, P.O.Lamlong, P.S.Lamlai and District Imphal East, Manipur–795010. Temui Makunga Maring, aged about 27 years, S/o David Makunga, resident of Koijam Village, P.O. & P.S. Khongjom and District Tengnoupal, Manipur – 795148. Kansam Mothil, aged about 27 years, S/o Kansam Leithil, resident of Waithou Phunal Village, P.O. Lilong, P.S. Irilbung and District Imphal East, Manipur–795001. Marem Koreng Maring , aged about 37 years, S/o Marem Kotor Maring, resident of Kanemram Village, P.O. Pallel, P.S. and District Tengnoupal, Manipur –795135. K. Manshintlung Tontanga, aged about 32 years, S/o K. Angrouning, resident of Langol Village, P.O. Pallel, P.S.and District Tengnoupal, Manipur – 795135. K. Manshim Dangsawa, aged about 31 years, resident of Langol Village, P.O. Pallel, P.S. Tengnoupal and District Chandel, Manipur–795135. Lamthaka Medar Maring, aged about 23 years, S/o Lamthaka Modun Maring, resident of Lamlong Khunou, P.O. Pallel, P.S.& District Tengnoupal, Manipur–795135. … Respondents WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022 [II] WA NO.92 OF 2022 (Ref: W.P(C) No.279 of 2021)
1. The State of Manipur, through the Principal Secretary/Commissioner/ Secretary (CAF & PD), Govt. of Manipur, Secretariat Building, Babupara, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur–795001.
2. The Director, CAF & PD, Govt. of Manipur, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur– 795001. -Versus- …Appellants Kamei Peikhollu, aged about 34 years, D/O Kamei Makunipou, R/O Saolombung Kabui Khunjao, P.O. Lamlong, P.S Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur –795010. … Respondent [III] WA NO.93 OF 2022 (Ref: W.P(C) No.464 of 2021)
1. The State of Manipur, through the Principal Secretary/Commissioner/ Secretary (CAF & PD), Govt. of Manipur, Secretariat Building, Babupara, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur–795001.
2. The Director, CAF & PD, Govt. of Manipur, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur– 795001. .…Appellants
6. -Versus- Elangbam Dayananda Singh, aged about 42 years, S/o (L) E. Ibomcha Singh, resident of Lamlai Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, Imphal East District, Manipur - 795010. Ngangbam Binolata Chanu, aged about 45 years, S/o (L) Ng, Sanajaoba, resident of Kangla Sangomsang Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, Imphal East District, Manipur - 795010. Irom Giri Singh, aged about 40 years, S/o (L) L. Gopimohom, resident of Lamlai Awang Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, Imphal East District, Manipur - 795010. Huidrom Rabikanta Singh, aged about 30 years, S/O H. Rajen, resident of Pungdongbam Makha Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, Imphal East District, Manipur – 795010. … Respondents Singh,
Shri Rajkumar Satyajeet Singh, aged about 28 years, S/O Rajkumar Kumarjeet R/O P.O. & P.S. Porompat, District– Imphal East, Manipur– 795005. Laishram Robertson Singh, aged about 25 years, S/O Laishram Surjit Singh, R/O Nambol Maibam Chingmang, P.O. & P.S.Nambol, District–Bishnupur, Manipur – 795134. Nongmeibung Pungmakhong, WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022
13. Shri M.Chungan, aged about 32 years, S/O M.Charmson, R/O Nagaram- D-Block, Dingku Road, P.O. & P.S. Lamlong, District – Imphal East, Manipur –795010. Shri Benny Luikham, aged about 39 years, S/O (Late) Reisang Luikham, R/O Deulahland, P.O.Porompat, P.S.Imphal, District-Imphal East, Manipur–795001. Shri Moirangthem Mahin, aged about 42 years S/O (Late) Moirangthem Dhana Singh, R/O Awang Sekmai Bazar, P.O. Awang Sekmai, P.S. Sekmai, District-Imphal West, Manipur– 795136. Kumari Akoijam Bidyarani Chanu, aged about 25 years, D/O Akoijam Mohari Meitei, R/O Athokpam Makha Leikai, P.O. Thoubal, P.S. Thoubal, District-Thoubal, Manipur– 795138. Shir Mayanglambam Niranjoy Meetei, aged about 27 years, S/O Mayanglambam Momom Meetei, R/O Sekta Makha Leikai, P.O.Lamlong, P.S. Lamali, District- Imphal East, Manipur– 795010. Kumari Taorem Victoria Devi, aged about 29 years, D/O Taorem Ibotomba Singh, R/O Yourabung Makha Leikai,P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District-Imphal East, Manipur– 795010. Shri Waikhom Ginachandra Singh, aged about 40years, S/O Waikhom Kesho Singh, R/O Seijang Awang Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District –Imphal East,Manipur– 795010.
14. Mrs. Rojeena Irom, aged about 39 years, d/O Irom Nilachandra Singh, R/O Kwakeithel Moirangpurel Leikai, P.O. Imphal, P.S. Kakwa, District- Imphal West, Manipur – 795001.
16. Thokchom Robindro Singh, aged about 39 years, S/O Thokchom Rajen Singh, R/O Koirou Thongju Part-II, P.O. Canchipur, P.S. Singjamei, District- Imphal East,Manipur – 795001. Kumari Oinam Linda Devi, aged about 24 years, D/O Oinam Thoiba Singh, R/O Sagolband Tera Lukram Leirak, P.O. Imphal, P.S. Lamphel, District – Imphal West, Manipur– 795001.
17. Miss Naulak Chingching Paite, aged about 29 years, D/O Naulak Thangzachin Paite, R/O (RTRS) Staff Quarters Housing Complex, P.O. Mantripukhri, P.S. Heingang, District –Imphal East, Manipur–795001.
21. Smt. Tongbram Robi Devi, aged about 36 years, D/O Tongbram Mangibabu Singh, R/O Wangkhei Pukhrambam Leirak, P.O. Porompat, P.S. Porompat, district- Imphal East, Manipur–795005. Yengkokpam Hitler Singh, aged about 39 years, S/O Yengkokpam Mohendro Singh, R/O Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai Lane No.5 Thiyam Leirak, P.O.& P.s. Singjamei, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795008. Khaidem Romila Devi, aged about 25 years, D/O Khaidem Dhananjoy Singh, R/O Sekta Makaha Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S.Lamlai, District- Imphal East, Manipur – 795010. Kumari Rajkumari Preeti Devi, aged about 30 years, D/O R.K Sanayaima Singh, R/O Thangmeiband, D.M College Colony, P.O. Imphal, P.S. Lamphel, District –Imphal West, Manipur– 795001. WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022
35. Kumari Thokchom Mary Chanu, aged about 37 years, D/O Thokchom Rajen Singh, R/O Laipham Khunou Makaha Leikai, P.O. Heingang, P.S. Heingang, District Imphal East, Manipur–795001. Kumari Angom Priyata Devi, aged about 34 years, D/O Angom Manihar Singh, R/O Awang Sekmai Makha Leikai, P.O. Sekmai, P.S. Sekmai, District – Imphal West,Manipur– 795136. Renuka Rajkumari, aged about 31years, S/O Rajkumar Amusana Singh, R/O Nongmeibung Pung Makhong, P.O. Porompat, P.S. Porompat, District –Imphal East, Manipur– 795005. Shri Waikhom Basanta Singh, aged about 40 years, S/O (Late) Waikhom Muktarei Devi, R/O Yaingangpokpi Sana Inkhol, P.O. Litan, P.S. Lamlai, District– Imphal East, Manipur–795154. Shri Sapam Bijaykumar, aged about 28 years, S/O Sapam Basan, R/O Chalou Lamlai Bazar, P.O. Lamlong,P.S. Lamlai, District-Imphal East, Manipur–795010. Shri Sinam Boro Singh, aged about 44 years, S/O Sinam Mangi Singh, R/O Kanguchingjin Khulen, P.O.Porompat, P.S.Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur –795005. Sanasam Soken Singh, aged about 31 years, S/O S. Sobhachndra Singh, R/O Sawombung Gate, P.O.Lamlong, P.S.Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur–795010. Shri Lisham Ranjal Singh, aged about 36 years, S/O Lisham Nimaichand Singh, R/O Wangkhei Thambal makhong Lisham Leirak, P.O.Porompat, P.S.Porompat, District –Imphal East, Manipur–795001. Shri Waikhom Malemnganba Meitei, aged about 22 years, S/O W. Brojen Meitei, R/O Sabungkhok, P.O.Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District–Imphal East, Manipur–795101. Ngangom Salamba Singh, aged about 37 years, S/O Ngangom Chaoba Singh, R/O Lamlai Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010. Sapam Romio Singh, aged about 27 years, S/O Sapam Ibocha Singh, R/O Phaknung Makha Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010. Smt. Srimayum Mrinalini Devi, aged about 42 years, W/O Shija Gurumayum Jadumani Sharma, R/O Maibam Lotpa Ching, P.O. & P.S. Bishnupur, District Bishnupur, Manipur –795134. Khumukcham Khomdonsana Singh, aged about 22 years, S/O (Late) Kh. Modhu Singh, R/O Samaram Makha Leikai ,P.O. Wangjing, P.S. Khongjom, District Thoubal , Manipur –795138. Khaidem Sunil Singh, aged about 24 years, S/O Kh. Khova Singh, R/O Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District–Imphal East,Manipur –795010.
36. Miss Pangambam Nirmala Chanu, aged about 26 years, D/O Pangambam Nimai Meitei, R/O Thoubal Athokpam Makaha Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Thoubal, District– Thoubal, Manipur– 795138. WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022
37. Okram Ratankumar Singh, aged about 22 years, S/O Okram Tomba Singh, R/O Thoubal, P.O. & P.S. Thoubal, District- Thoubal, Manipur– 795138.
44. Ng. Mangangsana Meetei, aged about 30 years, S/O Ng. Rajendro Meetei, R/O Yaingangpokpi, P.O. Litan, P.S. Lamlai, District–Imphal East, Manipur–795145. Chongtham Shanta Meetei, aged about 36years, S/O Ch. Biramangol Meetei, R/O Yourabung Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010. Irungbam Lanchenba, aged about 23 years, S/O Irungbam (Ongbi) Sanatombi, R/O Pungdongbam Makha Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District –Imphal East, Manipur– 795010. Kshetrimayum Johnson Singh, aged about 25 years, S/O Kshetrimayum Jeday Singh, R/O Sekta Awang Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur– 795010. Sandham Rojen Meetei, aged about 34 years, S/O Sandham Ibocha Meetei, R/O Yourabung Khunou, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010. Sagolsem Bimol Singh, aged about 39 years, S/O Sagolsem Ibohalbi Singh, R/O Takhel Mamang Leikai, P.O. Porompat, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010. Thounaojam Iboyaima Meetei, aged about 44 years, S/O Thounaojam Merajaoba Meetei, R/O Sawombung Block Gatem, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District –Imphal East,Manipur– 795010.
45. Md. Sagir Khan, aged about 28 years, S/O Md. Tayeb Ali, R/O Thoubal Moijing, P.O.& P.S.Thoubal, District Thoubal, Manipur–795138.
49. Pheiroijam Rohen Singh, aged about 37 years, S/O Pheiraoijam Ibochou Singh, R/O Nongada,P.O. Lamlong, P.S.Lamlai, District–Imphal East, Manipur–795010. Khaidem Ibomcha Singh, aged about 40 years, S/O (Late) Kh. Irabot Singh, R/O Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur– 795010. Haobam Gobin Singh, aged about 41 years, S/ O (Late) Haobam Angangjao Singh, R/O Itam Nungoi, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010. Ingudam Manihar Singh, aged about 41 years, S/O I. Romon Singh, R/O Seijang Mayai Leikai, P.O. Nongada, P.S. Lamlai, District–Imphal East, Manipur –795010. …. Proforma Respondents [IV] WA NO.94 OF 2022 (Ref: W.P(C) No.280 of 2021)
1. The State of Manipur, through the Principal Secretary/Commissioner/ Secretary (CAF & PD), Govt. of Manipur, Secretariat Building, Babupara, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur–795001. WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022
2. The Director, CAF & PD, Govt. of Manipur, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur – 795001. …Appellants -Versus-
9. Shri Rajkumar Satyajeet Singh, aged about 28 years, S/O Rajkumar Kumarjeet Singh, R/O Nongmeibung Pungmakhong, P.O. & P.S.Porompat, District– Imphal East, Manipur– 795005. Laishram Robertson Singh, aged about 25 years, S/O Laishram Surjit Singh, R/O Nambol Maibam Chingmang, P.O. & P.S. Nambol, District– Bishnupur, Manipur – 795134. Shri M.Chungan, aged about 32 years, S/O M.Charmson, r/O Nagaram-D- Block, Dingku Road, P.O.& P.S. Lamlong, District – Imphal East, Manipur –795010. Shri Benny Luikham, aged about 39 years, S/O (Late) Reisang Luikham, R/O Deulahland, P.O.Porompat, P.S.Imphal, District-Imphal East, Manipur– 795001. Shri Moirangthem Mahin, aged about 42 years S/O (Late) Moirangthem Dhana Singh, R/O Awang Sekmai Bazar, P.O. Awang Sekmai, P.S. Sekmai, District-Imphal West, Manipur– 795136. Kumari Akoijam Bidyarani Chanu, aged about 25 years, D/O Akoijam Mohari Meitei, R/O Athokpam Makaha Leikai, P.O. Thoubal, P.S. Thoubal, District-Thoubal, Manipur– 795138. Shir Mayanglambam Niranjoy Meetei, aged about 27 years, S/O Mayanglambam Momom Meetei, R/O Sekta Makha Leikai, P.O.Lamlong, P.S. Lamali, District- Imphal East, Manipur– 795010. Kumari Taorem Victoria Devi, aged about 29 years,D/O Taorem Ibotomba Singh, R/O Yourabung Makha Leikai,P.O. Lamlong,P.S. Lamlai, District- Imphal East, Manipur– 795010. Shri Waikhom Ginachandra Singh, aged about 40years, S/O Waikhom Kesho Singh, R/O Seijang Awang Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District –Imphal East, Manipur– 795010.
10. Mrs. Rojeena Irom, aged about 39 years, d/O Irom Nilachandra Singh, R/O Kwakeithel Moirangpurel Leikai, P.O. Imphal, P.S. Kakwa, District- Imphal West, Manipur – 795001.
11. Thokchom Robindro Singh, aged about 39 years, S/O Thokchom Rajen Singh, R/O Koirou Thongju Part-II, P.O. Canchipur, P.S. Singjamei, District- Imphal East,Manipur – 795001.
12. Kumari Oinam Linda Devi, aged about 24 years, D/O Oinam Thoiba Singh, R/O Sagolband Tera Lukram Leirak, P.O. Imphal, P.S. Lamphel, District – Imphal West, Manipur– 795001.
13. Miss Naulak Chingching Paite, aged about 29 years, D/O Naulak Thangzachin Paite, R/O(RTRS) Staff Quarters Housing Complex, P.O. Mantripukhri, P.S. Heingang, District –Imphal East, Manipur–795001. 14. Smt. Tongbram Robi Devi, aged about 36 years, D/O Tongbram Mangibabu Singh, R/O Wangkhei Pukhrambam Leirak, P.O. Porompat, P.S. Porompat, district- Imphal East, Manipur–795005. WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022
15. Yengkokpam Hitler Singh, aged about 39 years, S/O Yengkokpam Mohendro Singh, R/O Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai Lane No.5 Thiyam Leirak, P.O.& P.s. Singjamei, District – Imphal East, Manipur –795008. 16. Khaidem Romila Devi, aged about 25 years, D/O Khaidem Dhananjoy Singh, R/O Sekta Makha Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S.Lamlai, District-Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
17. Kumari Rajkumari Preeti Devi, aged about 30 years, D/O R.K Sanayaima Singh, R/O Thangmeiband, D.M College Colony, P.O. Imphal, P.S. Lamphel, District –Imphal West,Manipur– 795001.
18. Kumari Thokchom Mary Chanu, aged about 37 years, D/O Thokchom Rajen Singh, R/O Laipham Khunou Makaha Leikai, P.O. Heingang, P.S. Heingang, District Imphal East, Manipur–795001.
19. Kumari Angom Priyata Devi, aged about 34 years, D/O Angom Manihar Singh, R/O Awang Sekmai Makha Leikai, P.O. Sekmai, P.S. Sekmai, District – Imphal West,Manipur– 795136.
20. Renuka Rajkumari, aged about 31years, S/O Rajkumar Amusana Singh, R/O Nongmeibung Pung Makhong, P.O. Porompat, P.S. Porompat, District –Imphal East,Manipur– 795005.
21. Shri Waikhom Basanta Singh, aged about 40 years, S/O (Late) Waikhom Muktarei Devi, R/O Yaingangpokpi Sana Inkhol, P.O. Litan, P.S. Lamlai, District– Imphal East,Manipur–795154.
22. Shri Sapam Bijaykumar, aged about 28 years, S/O Sapam Basan, R/O District- P.O. Lamlong,P.S. Lamlai, Bazar, Chalou Lamlai ImphalEast,Manipur–795010.
23. Shri Sinam Boro Singh, aged about 44 years, S/O Sinam Mangi Singh, R/O Kanguchingjin Khulen, P.O.Porompat,P.S.Lamlai,District – Imphal East, Manipur –795005.
24. Sanasam Soken Singh, aged about 31 years, S/O S. Sobhachndra Singh, R/O Sawombung Gate, P.O.Lamlong, P.S.Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur–795010.
25. Shri Lisham Ranjal Singh, aged about 36 years, S/O Lisham Nimaichand Singh, R/O Wangkhei Thambal makhong Lisham Leirak, P.O.Porompat, P.S.Porompat, District –Imphal East, Manipur–795001.
26. Shri Waikhom Malemnganba Meitei, aged about 22years, S/O W. Brojen Meitei, R/O Sabungkhok, P.O.Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District–Imphal East, Manipur–795101.
27. Ngangom Salamba Singh, aged about 37 years, S/O Ngangom Chaoba Singh, R/O Lamlai Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
28. Sapam Romio singh, aged about 27 years, S/O Sapam Ibocha Singh, R/O Phaknung Makha Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
29. Smt. Srimayum Mrinalini Devi, aged about 42 years, W/O Shija Gurumayum Jadumani Sharma, R/O Maibam Lotpa Ching, P.O. & P.S. Bishnupur, District Bishnupur, Manipur –795134. WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022
30. Khumukcham Khomdonsana Singh, aged about 22 years, S/O (Late) Kh. Modhu Singh, R/O Samaram Makha Leikai ,P.O. Wangjing, P.S. Khongjom, District Thobal , Manipur –795138.
31. Khaidem Sunil Singh, aged about 24 years, S/O Kh. Khova Singh, R/O Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District–Imphal East, Manipur –795010.
32. Miss Pangambam Nirmala Chanu, aged about 26 years, D/O Pangambam Nimai Meitei, R/O Thoubal Athokpam Makaha Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Thoubal, District– Thoubal, Manipur– 795138.
33. Okram Ratankumar Singh, aged about 22 years, S/O Okram Tomba Singh, R/O Thoubal, P.O. & P.S. Thoubal, District- Thoubal, Manipur–795138. 34. Ng. Mangangsana Meetei, aged about 30 years, S/O Ng. Rajendro Meetei, R/O Yaingangpokpi, P.O. Litan, P.S. Lamlai, District–Imphal East, Manipur– 795145.
35. Chongtham Shanta Meetei, aged about 36years, S/O Ch. Biramangol meetei, R/O Yourabung Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010. Irungbam Lanchenba, aged about 23 years, S/O Irungbam (Ongbi) Sanatombi, R/O Pungdongbam Makha Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District –Imphal East, Manipur– 795010.
37. Kshetrimayum Johnson Singh, aged about 25 years, S/O Kshetrimayum Jeday Singh, R/O Sekta Awang Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur– 795010.
38. Sandham Rojen Meetei, aged about 34 years, S/O Sandham Ibocha Meetei, R/O Yourabung Khunou, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
39. Sagolsem Bimol Singh, aged about 39 years, S/O Sagolsem Ibohalbi Singh, R/O Takhel Mamang Leikai, P.O. Porompat, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
40. Thounaojam Iboyaima Meetei, aged about 44 years, S/O Thounaojam Merajaoba Meetei, R/O Sawombung Block Gatem, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District –Imphal East,Manipur– 795010.
41. Md. Sagir Khan, aged about 28 years, S/O Md.Tayeb Ali, R/O Thoubal Moijing, P.O.& P.S. Thoubal, District Thoubal, Manipur–795138.
42. Pheiroijam Rohen Singh, aged about 37 years, S/O Pheiraoijam Ibochou Singh, R/O Nongada, P.O. Lamlong, P.S.Lamlai, District–ImphalEast, Manipur–795010.
43. Khaidem Ibomcha Singh, aged about 40 years, S/O (Late) Kh. Irabot Singh, R/O Pungdongbam Mayai Leikai, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur– 795010.
44. Haobam Gobin Singh, aged about 41years, S/ O (Late) Haobam Angangjao Singh, R/O Itam Nungoi, P.O. Lamlong, P.S. Lamlai, District – Imphal East, Manipur – 795010.
45. Ingudam Manihar Singh, aged about 41 years, S/O I. Romon Singh, R/O Seijang Mayai Leikai, P.O. Nongada, P.S. Lamlai, District–Imphal East, Manipur –795010. WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022 [V] WA NO.95 OF 2022 (Ref: W.P(C) No.633 of 2021)
1. The State of Manipur, through the Principal Secretary/Commissioner/ Secretary (CAF & PD), Govt. of Manipur, Secretariat Building, Babupara, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur–795001.
2. The Director, CAF & PD, Govt. of Manipur, P.O. & P.S. Imphal, Imphal West District, Manipur– 795001. -Versus- …Appellants Shri Naresh Pebam, aged about 33 years, S/O Rameshore Pebam, resident of Sagolband Salam Leikai, P.O. & P.S Imphal, District – Imphal West, Manipur –795001. … Respondent HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE MR. SANJAY KUMAR HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE A.BIMOL SINGH BEFORE For the Appellants in all cases :: Mr. Th.Sukumar, Addl. Govt. Advocate For the Respondents in all cases :: Mr. A.Mohendro Singh, Advocate Date of Order :: 26.08.2022 COMMON ORDER (ORAL) (Hon’ble CJ) [1] This batch of writ appeals is amenable to final disposal by way of a common order. Writ Appeal Nos. 91, 92, 93 and 94 of 2022 arise out of the common judgment and order dated 12.04.2022 passed by a learned Judge of this Court in relation to W.P(C) Nos.247, 279, 464 and 280 of 2021 respectively. Writ Appeal No.95 of 2022 arises out of the judgment and order dated 25.04.2022 passed by the same learned Judge in W.P(C) No.633 of 2021, holding that the said writ petition was covered by the earlier common judgment dated 12.04.2022 passed in the batch of writ petitions. The appellants in all these appeals are the WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022 State of Manipur and the Director, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of Manipur. [2] Heard Mr. Th.Sukumar, learned Additional Government Advocate, for the appellants; and Mr. A.Mohendro, learned counsel for the respondents. [3] Facts, to the extent relevant, unfold thus: Notifications dated
16.12.2016 were issued by the Directorate of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Department, Government of Manipur, inviting applications for filling up 89 posts. The respondents in these appeals applied pursuant thereto and were subjected to a selection process. DPC proceedings were held on 03.01.2017 and
04.01.2017 for recruitment under the aforestated notifications. In so far as the notified posts of Quality Inspector, Lower Division Clerk/Office Assistant, Store Handler and Peon-cum-Chowkidar are concerned, the DPC was conducted on
04.01.2017 and on the basis of the select list drawn up on that day, appointments were also issued on the very same day. Thereby, 20 persons were appointed to the posts of Quality Inspector, 22 persons were appointed to the posts of Lower Division Clerk/Office Assistant, 6 persons were appointed to the posts of Store Handler and 35 persons were appointed to the posts of Peon-cum-Chowkidar. In all, 83 appointments were apparently made. [4] While so, the Election Model Code of Conduct in relation to the 11th Legislative Assembly Elections in the State of Manipur was announced and came into effect on 04.01.2017. Pursuant thereto, all departments in the Government of Manipur were directed to stop recruitment processes. According to the authorities, the Secretary, CAF & PD, Government of Manipur, passed an order on 05.01.2017 cancelling the appointment orders issued on 04.01.2017 with immediate effect, in keeping with the Model Code of Conduct. The representations submitted by those, WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022 who were appointed and suffered cancellation thereof, came to be rejected by the authorities on 01.03.2021 and 23.03.2021. In the meanwhile, the Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Department came out with fresh recruitment notifications on 10.03.2021 notifying 165 posts in all, which also included the 89 posts notified on 16.12.2016. Aggrieved by the cancellation of their appointments and the renotification of their posts, the candidates who were selected and appointed earlier filed W.P(C) Nos.247, 279, 280, 464 of 2021. W.P(C) No.633 of 2021 was filed a few days later by a Lower Division Clerk/Office Assistant, appointed on 04.01.2017, challenging the cancellation order dated 05.01.2017 and the order dated 01.03.2021, rejecting his representation. [5] Upon due consideration of the material placed on record in the first four cases, the learned Judge found that the letter dated 04.01.2017 of the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, only required the recruitment processes initiated by different departments to be stopped forthwith. The learned Judge noted that the interview process was completed by 2.30 pm on 04.01.2017 and the result was declared thereafter, followed by issuance of appointment orders. The learned Judge therefore found force in the submission made by the learned counsel for the writ petitioners that the entire recruitment process had been completed before the stoppage of recruitment processes came into force, under the letter dated
04.01.2017 of the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur. Further, the learned Judge noted that it was only the recruitment processes that were still in the pipeline that had to be stopped and the said stoppage had no application to a recruitment process which already stood completed and had culminated in issuance of appointment orders. The learned Judge accordingly allowed the four writ petitions and quashed the order dated 05.01.2017 cancelling the appointments made on WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022
04.01.2017 and the orders dated 01.03.2021 and 23.03.2021, rejecting the representations made by those aggrieved by the cancellation order dated
05.01.2017. The learned Judge also quashed the later notifications dated
10.03.2021 issued by the Director, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of Manipur. The authorities were directed to reappoint the writ petitioners by issuing appointment orders within a time frame. [6] W.P(C) No.633 of 2021 was separately allowed by the learned Judge on 25.04.2022, holding that it was squarely covered by the common judgment and order dated 12.04.2022 passed in W.P(C) No.279 of 2021 and batch. [7] Mr. Th.Sukumar, learned Additional Government Advocate, does not dispute the fact that only the appointment orders dated 04.01.2017 were cancelled and not the selection process or the recruitment notifications dated
16.12.2016, which were the foundation for such appointment orders. Be it noted that the Model Code of Conduct did not mandate cancellation of recruitment processes pending as on the date of its coming into effect and merely required stoppage of such recruitment processes at the stage at which they were pending. Therefore, even if appointments had not been made pursuant to the recruitment notifications dated 16.12.2016, the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct did not have the effect of automatically nullifying those notifications, warranting renotification of all such posts afresh. The learned Judge held that the recruitment process pursuant to the notifications dated 16.12.2016 had already culminated in appointments being made even before the Model Code of Conduct came into effect. We find no reason to hold otherwise. In fact, the letter dated 13.01.2017 addressed by the Commissioner, CAF & PD, Government of Manipur, to the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, manifests that it was the stand of the authorities also WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022 that it was only after the announcement of the DPC results that they came to know of the announcement of the Election Schedule and the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. That apart, as already noted supra, the authorities did not even cancel the selection process or the earlier notifications dated 16.12.2016 but merely resorted to cancellation of the appointment orders. Such cancellation did not entitle them to start the recruitment process afresh from scratch by issuing fresh recruitment notifications on 10.03.2021 in relation to the posts already notified on 16.12.2016 for which appointments were also made. The action of the authorities therefore suffered from patent illegality on grounds more than one, as rightly held by the learned Judge. [8] However, in so far as quashing of the later notifications dated
10.03.2021 is concerned, Mr. A.Mohendro, learned counsel, would fairly concede that the said notifications also covered posts which were not notified earlier under the recruitment notifications dated 16.12.2016. If that be so, invalidation of the notifications dated 10.03.2021 in their entirety was not called for. The said notifications were liable to be quashed only to the extent they re-notified the posts which were notified on 16.12.2016 and to which appointments had already been made and thereafter cancelled. Excluding such posts, the notifications dated
10.03.2021 would survive for further processing as per due procedure under the recruitment rules. The learned Judge was therefore not justified in cancelling the said notifications in their entirety. That being said, no grounds are made out to interfere with the directions of the learned Judge to reappoint all those who were appointed earlier on 04.01.2017 and suffered cancellation of their appointments on 05.01.2017. The judgments under appeal in so far as they pertain to this aspect are therefore confirmed. The quashing of the notifications dated WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022
10.03.2021 shall stand modified to the extent of restricting such quashing only to the posts which had been notified earlier on 16.12.2016 and to which appointments were already made. The writ appeals are disposed of accordingly. In the circumstances, there shall be no order as to costs. JUDGE CHIEF JUSTICE FR/NFR Opendro WA Nos.91, 92, 93, 94 & 95 of 2022