(1.) Heard Mr. A.R. Malhotra, the learned counsel for the writ petitioners. Also heard Mrs. Linda L. Fambawl, the learned Govt. Advocate appearing for the respondent Nos. 1 to 4. Mr. C. Lalfakzuala, the learned counsel appears for the respondent Nos. 5, 7, 8, 10, 12 to 81.
(2.) None appears for the respondent Nos. 6, 9 & 11 despite notice.
(3.) The case was heard at length on 19.02.2018 on which date the respondent Nos. 6, 9 & 11 failed to appear. Therefore, notice was deemed served upon the said respondents.