Habezuddin and 3 Ors v. The State of Assam and 7 Ors

ORDER Date : 08.04.2024

Mr. S.K. Chakma, learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. I. Borthakur, learned Standing Counsel for the Forest Department, Mr. N. Goswami, learned Govt. Advocate for the State respondents and Ms. P.R. Mahanta, learned Standing Counsel, Revenue Department appearing for respondent No.5. By filing this Writ Petition, the petitioners sought quashing and setting aside the impugned order dated 25.01.2023, issued by the Divisional Forest Officer, Nagaon Wildlife Sub-Division and Deputy Director, Kaziranga Tiger Project, whereby the respondent authorities sought to evict the petitioner. It is submitted at the Bar that the petitioners have already been evicted and to that extent, the Writ Petition has become infructuous. It is further submitted at the Bar that as regards the prayer of rehabilitation, there is a notification to ensure that such evicted persons are to be rehabilited, subject to certain conditions. In view of the aforesaid endorsement made by the respective counsels, this Court is of the considered view that for the ends of justice, the Writ Petition can be disposed of with a direction to the petitioners to file an application before the concerned respondent authority with a prayer for rehabilitation. Page No.# 4/4 As and when such application is filed, the concerned respondent authority shall consider the same in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) months from the date of receipt of certified copy of this order. With the aforesaid direction and observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of.

JUDGE Comparing Assistant

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