AMANDEEP SINGH Vs. STATE OF UTTARAKHAND

JUDGEMENT

(1.) In this case, the petitioner has prayed to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents not to acquire/take over the premises of "Naveen Mandi Sthal", Bagwara, Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar, for the purpose of forthcoming Assembly Elections, and also to issue a writ of mandamus directing the respondents not to cause any hurdle in the activities of sale and purchase of agricultural produces at the aforesaid "Naveen Mandi Sthal".

(2.) The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that like every year, this year also, the "Naveen Mandi Sthal" is being used for the purpose of sale and purchase of agricultural produces, and if the entire Mandi is taken over for the purpose of elections, then the poor agriculturists and horticulturists will face insurmountable difficulty. It is also argued that in the previous year the entire Mandi was not taken over for the purpose of election. Rather, a portion of the same was left for the operation of the agriculturists.

(3.) In view of the matter, as the learned counsel for the respondents are not in a position to provide appropriate instructions, we dispose of the Writ Petition (PIL) giving liberty to the petitioner to file a fresh representation along with a certified copy of this order, as also the Annexure-3, annexed with the writ petition. It will be proper if the petitioner submit a copy of the brief before the District Magistrate, Udham Singh Nagar/District Election Officer, Udham Singh Nagar for his consideration. In such an event, the Opposite Party No. 2 shall consider the representation of the petitioner, and after affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and similarly situated persons, and having considered the grievances of the petitioner dispose of the representation of the petitioner by way of a speaking and reasonable order. The Opposite Party No. 2 shall be at liberty to have a physical verification of the spot.