(1.) Heard Mr. S. K. Medhi, learned counsel for the petitioners. Also heard Mr. L.H. Lianhrima, learned Senior Counsel, assisted by Ms. R. Lalruatfeli, learned counsel for the respondent Nos. 1 to 7; and Ms. Linda L. Fambawl, learned Addl. Advocate General for the respondent Nos. 8 and 9.
(2.) In this petition, under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, the petitioners have challenged the order dt. 22/11/2022, passed by the District Collector, Kolasib, in connection with the application filed by the respondent Nos. 1 to 7 (Annexure-F) and also the consequential letter of assessment of District Collector, Kolasib, dtd. 23/11/2022 (Annexure-G).
(3.) The background facts, leading to filing of the present petition, are briefly stated as under: