(1.) I have heard Mr. P.D Nair, learned counsel for and on behalf of the petitioners and Ms. G. Deka, learned Addl. Sr. Govt. Advocate for the State respondents. Also Mr. A. Apang, learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the State Election Commission and Mr. D. Majumdar, learned counsel appears for respondent no.8.
(2.) In this proceeding, the petitioners have prayed for, amongst other ,m things, following relief(s)-
(3.) The facts, as stated in the writ petition and which are necessary for disposal of the present proceeding are that the petitioners, herein, are the permanent residents of the area comprised in Nyapin Zilla Parishad