44 Yaithibi Loukol Farmers Association v. State of Manipur and 2 Others

ORDER (ORAL)

[1] Mr. BR Sharma, learned counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner and Mr. H. Devendra, learned senior advocate and Deputy KABORA MBAM SAPANA CHANU by KABORAMBAM SAPANA CHANU Date: 2026.07.31 11:12:56 +05'30'

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AG assisted by Mr. A. Bheigya Meitei, learned counsel appeared on behalf of the respondents. [2] In view of the limited prayer made on behalf of the petitioner and as agreed to by both the counsel appearing for the parties, the present writ petition is being disposed of at that motion stage. [3] At the outset, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that for redressing the grievances raised by the petitioner in the present writ petition, the petitioner has already approached the Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, Thoubal District, Manipur (respondent No. 3), by submitting a representation dated 20.03.2026 and that the said representation is still pending for consideration and disposal. The learned counsel submitted that the petitioner will be satisfied for the time being if the present writ petition is disposed of by issuing a simple direction to the respondent No. 3 to consider the said representation on its own merit and strictly in terms of applicable act and rules and to dispose of the same by issuing a speaking order within a stipulated period. [4] Mr. H. Debendra, learned senior advocate and Deputy AG appearing for the respondents fairly submitted that as the prayer made on behalf of the petitioner is confined to the consideration and

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disposal of the representation submitted by him, he has no objection in disposing of this writ petition as prayed for. [5] Considering the submission made by the learned counsel appearing for the parties and on examination of the record, this Court is satisfied that it will be in the interest of justice to issue the following directions:- 1) The Deputy Commissioner/District Magistrate, Thoubal District, is hereby directed to consider the aforesaid representation dated 20.03.2026 submitted by the petitioner on its own merit and strictly in terms of applicable law and to dispose of the same by issuing a speaking order. 2) The whole process should be completed within a period of 3 months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this order. 3) The respondent No. 3 is further directed to furnish a copy of the order passed in connection with the said representation to the petitioner within a period of 3 weeks from the issuance of such an order.

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4) The aforesaid directions have been given on the consent arrived at between the counsel representing the parties and without touching upon the merit of the writ petition. [6] With the aforesaid directions, the present writ petition is disposed of.

JUDGE Sapana

Page 1 Item Nos. 2 IN THE HIGH COURT OF MANIPUR AT IMPHAL The 44-Yaithibi Loukol Farmers' Association, Langthabal Khunou, represented by its President Shri Kh. Romenkumar Singh, aged about 49 years s/o. Kh. Ibochouba Singh, a resident of Langthabal Khunou P.O. Wangjing, P.S. Khongjom, Thoubal District, Manipur-795149. Petitioner Vs. 1. The State of Manipur represented by the Chief Secretary, Manipur, New Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, Imphal- 795002. 2. The Commissioner/Secretary, Land Resource Department, Government of Manipur, New Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, Imphal-795002. 3. The Deputy Commissioner, Thoubal, Thoubal Athokpam, P.O. & P.S. Thoubal, Manipur, Pin: 795138. .......... Respondents B E F O R E HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AHANTHEM BIMOL SINGH For the Petitioner : Mr. BR Sharma, Advocate For the respondents : Mr. H. Devendra, Deputy AG Mr. A. Bheigya Meitei, Advocate Date of Hearing : 30.07.2026. Date of Order (Oral) : 30.07.2026.