LAWS(GAU)-2011-3-20

S SHANGREIKHAI Vs. UNION OF INDIA

Decided On March 14, 2011
S.SHANGREIKHAI Appellant
V/S
UNION OF INDIA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Mr. S. Risom, learned counsel for the petitioners, Mr. C Kamal, learned CGSC appearing for respondent Nos. 1, 2 and 5 as well as Mr. Ng. Kumar, learned counsel for respondent Nos. 3 and 4.

(2.) By this present writ petition, filed by 112 petitioners, is praying for a direction to the respondents to pay compensation for the reduction of usufruct of their paddy fields due to diversion of water by the 20th Assam Rifles at Somsai Village, Ukhrul from Kahui Kong river, which is used by the petitioners for irrigation of their paddy fields.

(3.) FACTUAL BACKGROUND