GAHC030001352019

THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH)

Case No. : Cont.Cas(C)/13/2019

C Lalhmingliana and 26 Ors. Chanmari, Lunglei

VERSUS

Sanjay Mitra and 15 Ors. Defence Secretary to the Govt of India, New Delhi

Advocate for the Petitioner : Mr. P D Nair

Advocate for the Respondent :

Linked Case : I.A.(Civil)/102/2019

C Lalhmingliana and 26 Ors. Chanmari Lunglei

2: C Ramdingliana Chanmari Lunglei

3: K.M.Lalhmachhuana Lunglei Venglai Lunglei

4: Lalzamliani Chanmari Lunglei

5: V Kapchungnunga Chanmari Lunglei

VERSUS

Sanjay Mitra and 9 Ors. Defence Secretary to Govt of India Ministry of Defence New Delhi

2:Birender Singh Dhanoa Air Chief Marshal IAF Hq. Vayu Bhawan Rafi Marg Delhi

3:Sanjay SIngh Joint Secretary and Acquisition Manager (Air) Ministry of Defence Govt of India South Block Central Secretariat Delhi

4:R D Mathur Air Marshal Eastern Air Command IAF Meghalaya

5:Lalnunmawia Chuaungo Chief Secretary to Govt of Mizoram Aizawl

Advocate for the Petitioner : P D Nair Advocate for the Respondent : Ms Zairemsangpuii

Linked Case : I.A.(Civil)/76/2021

C. Lalhmingliana and 26 Ors Chanmari District Lunglei Mizoram

VERSUS

Sanjay Mitra IAS and 10 Ors Defence Secretary Government of India Ministry of defence South Block Central secretariat

Advocate for the Petitioner : Mr. P D Nair Advocate for the Respondent : Ms Zairemsangpuii

B E F O R E HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE MARLI VANKUNG O R D E R

Date : 09.12.2022

Heard Mr. P.D. Nair, learned counsel for the petitioners alongwith Ms. Zairemsangpuii, learned CGC for respondent Nos. 2, 4, 8, 11 & 16.

None appeared for the other respondents.

Ms. Zairemsangpuii, learned CGC has prayed for more time for submission of their show cause reply as she is yet to receive instructions. She has also mentioned that the present incumbent is newly appointed to the post of Secretary, Ministry of Defence and not impleaded yet.

Mr. P.D. Nair, learned counsel for the petitioners is allowed to file impleadment petition in due course. Ms. Zairemsangpuii, learned CGC is to take necessary instructions from the respondents.

In view of the above, as prayed for by Mr. P.D. Nair, learned counsel for the petitioners, list the matter on 20.01.2023.

JUDGE

Comparing Assistant