LAWS(GAU)-2015-5-82

MUK PERTIN Vs. LOMBO TAYENG

Decided On May 25, 2015
Muk Pertin Appellant
V/S
Lombo Tayeng Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This petition under sections 80 & 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 presented under section 81 of the said Act, seeks a declaration that election of respondent from 39-Mebo (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency of Arunachal Pradesh is void under section 98(b) read with section 100 (1) (c) of the said Act and further seeks quashing of order dated 25/26.03.2014, passed by the Returning Officer, 39-Mebo (ST) Legislative Assembly Constituency rejecting the nomination of the petitioner as improper.

(2.) Basic facts are not in dispute. However, for adjudication of the case, those are set out hereunder.

(3.) Notification dated 15.03.2014 was issued declaring holding of general election for constitution of a new Legislative Assembly for the State of Arunachal Pradesh giving details of the schedule of election as under: -