H Nabachandra Singh v. Union of India and 3 Ors

O R D E R [1] By way of MC(CRP(CRP Art.227)) No. 3 of 2013, the petitioner seeks condonation of the delay of 9 days in filing a revision against the order dated 14-01-2013 passed by the learned Civil Judge (Senior Division), Bishnupur, in Judl. Misc. Case No. 15 of 2012 (Ref: O.S. Case No. 6 of 2011). By way of MC(CRP(CRP Art.227)) No. 13 of 2013, the petitioner seeks condonation of the delay of 122 days in filing a revision against the order dated 24-05-2013 passed by the learned Civil Judge (Senior Division), Bishnupur, in Judl. Misc. Case No. 81-A of 2012 (Ref: O.S. Case No. 6 of 2011). [2] Heard Mr. H. Nabachandra Singh, the petitioner, appearing as a party-in-person; Mr. Lenin Hijam, learned Advocate General, Manipur, appearing for the State authorities; and Mr. S. Kaminikumar, learned CGSC, appearing for the Union of India.

[3] Insofar as MC(CRP(CRP Art.227)) No. 3 of 2013 is concerned, the delay is insubstantial, being a mere 9 days. Neither the learned Advocate General, Manipur, nor the learned CGSC oppose condonation of this meagre delay. The delay is accordingly condoned. [4] As regards MC(CRP(CRP Art.227)) No. 13 of 2013, perusal of the photocopies of the Lower Court Record reflects that the Trial Court passed a docket order on 24-05-2013 in Judl. Misc. Case No. 81-A of 2013 noting that the plaintiff was absent and that an order was 'announced' in a separate sheet. However, the separate order dated 24-05-2013 begins with the phrase: 'Heard the petitioner….'. This apparent contradiction clearly shows that the petitioner herein was not present in Court on that day but despite the same, the Trial Court proceeded to pass an order on merits. As the petitioner was not aware of passing of the order, the delay on his part would have to be considered in terms of how he has explained it. Viewed thus, this Court finds sufficient cause made out to condone the delay and the same is accordingly condoned. [5] MC(CRP(CRP Art.227)) No. 3 of 2013 and MC(CRP(CRP Art.227)) No. 13 of 2013 are allowed. [6] Registry is directed to number the CRPs, if they are otherwise found to be in order, and list the same for admission expeditiously.

CHIEF JUSTICE Victoria

Item Nos. 4 & 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF MANIPUR AT IMPHAL MC(CRP(CRP Art.227)) No. 3 of 2013 Haobijam Nabachandra Singh, aged about 51 years, S/o (L) H. Yaima Singh of Chingmei Mayai Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Moirang, District Bishnupur, Manipur, an Advocate by profession practicing in the State of Manipur by opening a Chamber at a rented house at Pureiromba Khongnangkhong, Imphal East District, Manipur. …Petitioner - Versus - 1. Union of India, represented by the Secretary, Minister of Environment and Forest, Government of India at Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003. 2. The State of Manipur, represented by the Secretary, Forest & Environment at Imphal, Manipur. 3. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Sanjenthong, Imphal. 4. The Director, Environment, Porompat, Imphal East District, Manipur. …Respondents WITH MC(CRP(CRP Art.227)) No. 13 of 2013 Haobijam Nabachandra Singh, aged about 51 years, S/o (L) H. Yaima Singh of Chingmei Mayai Leikai, P.O. & P.S. Moirang, District Bishnupur, Manipur, an Advocate by profession practicing in the State of Manipur by opening a Chamber at a rented house at Pureiromba Khanongnangkhong, Imphal East District, Manipur. …Petitioner - Versus - 1. Union of India, represented by the Secretary, Minister of Environment and Forest, Government of India at Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110 003. 2. The State of Manipur, represented by the Secretary, Forest & Environment at Imphal, Manipur. NINGOM BAM VICTORIA by NINGOMBAM VICTORIA Date: 2023.01.18 16:26:33 +05'30' 3. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Sanjenthong, Imphal. 4. The Director, Directorate of Environment, Porompat, Imphal East District, Manipur. …Respondents B E F O R E HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE MR. SANJAY KUMAR For the petitioner : Mr. H. Nabachandra (In person) For the respondents : Mr. Lenin Hijam, AG, Manipur; Mr. S. Kaminikumar, CGSC Date of order : 18-01-2023