KAMALAKHYA DEY PURKAYASTHA Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard the learned counsels for the parties.

(2.) The writ petitions and the Interlocutory Application(s) under consideration have been filed seeking directions from the Court as to the manner in which the expression "originally inhabitants of the State of Assam" appearing in Clause 3(3) of the Schedule (Special Provisions as to manner of Preparation of National Register of Indian Citizen in State of Assam) to the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and Issues of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003, is to be understood and furthermore for directions laying down the procedure by which such persons are required to be identified.

(3.) Relevant clauses of the Schedule including Clause 3(3) reads as follows: