LAWS(ALL)-1982-2-36

NAGENDRA NATH SINGH Vs. STATE OF U P

Decided On February 10, 1982
NAGENDRA NATH SINGH Appellant
V/S
STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution challenges the validity of Section 2 of U. P. Kshettra Samitis and Zilla Parishads (Amendment) Ordinance, 1981, (U. P. Ordinance 26 of 1981), (hereinafter referred to as Ordinance 26 of 1981). This Ordinance was promulgated by the Governor on 14th Dec. 1981, on being satisfied that the circumstances existed which rendered it necessary for him to take immediate action.

(2.) The main challenge before us in this petition was that of (validity of?) Section 2 of the Ordinance, which amended Section 6 of U. P. Kshettra Samitis and Zilla Parishads Adhiniyam 1961, (hereinafter (referred) to as the Adhiniyam) Section 2 of the Ordinance is reproduced below.

(3.) The relevant provisions of Section 6 of the Adhiniyam which have been amended, are being reproduced below.