GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON NISHARI HARIA NADI MEEN SAMABAY SAMITY V/S THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 6 ORS

GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 27 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on July 28:

1. Heard Mr. D. Ullah, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Ms. U. Das, the learned Additional Senior Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondent Nos. 1 to 5. I have also heard Mr. H. Ali, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent No.7. None appears on behalf of the respondent No.6.

2. The petitioner herein has assailed the order dated 05.07.2021 issued by the Joint Secretary to the Government of Assam, Fishery Department whereby No.23(A) Barpani/Gabeel/Fakali Fishery in Nagaon District was settled with the respondent No.7 for a period of 7 (seven) years.

3. For deciding as to whether the present ...