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The State of Nagaland and 5 Ors. v. Shri Agwenye Magh

Gauhati HC6 May 2026I.A.(Civil)/77/2026

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What is this about?

Regularization of service — Nagaland PHED khalasi (Shri Agwenye Magh) — extension of time to 30.09.2026 for completion of regularization process — parent case WP(C) No. 187/2023, disposed 20.01.2026 — multi-stage clearances: Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, finance, Manpower Rationalization Committee, Cabinet approval — Interlocutory Application I.A.(Civil)/77/2026 disposed of — Gauhati High Court, Kohima Bench — Justice Kalyan Rai Surana — order dated 07.05.2026.

What did the court decide?

Extension of time by six months, expiring on 30.09.2026, for completion of the process of regularization of the petitioner; the Interlocutory Application disposed of accordingly. ¶32

The State of Nagaland and 5 Ors. Vs Shri Agwenye Magh — Gauhati HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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GAHC020003062026

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THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) KOHIMA BENCH

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Case No. : I.A.(Civil)/77/2026

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THE STATE OF NAGALAND AND 5 ORS

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REPRESENTED BY THE THEN CHIEF SECRETARY OT THE GOVT. OF NAGALAND, KOHIMA, NAGALAND 2: THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVT. OF NAGALAND P AND AR DEPARTMENT NAGALAND

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KOHIMA - 797001

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3: THE FINANCE COMMISSIONER NAGALAND

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KOHIMA - 797001

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4: THE CHIEF ENGINEER PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT NAGALAND

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KOHIMA - 797001

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5: THE SECRETARY PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT NAGALAND

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KOHIMA - 797001

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6: THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PUBLIC HEALTH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT NAGALAND

KOHIMA - 79700

VERSUS

SHRI AGWENYE MAGH

KHALASI (W/C), OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (PHED), KOHIMA RURAL DIVISION, KOHIMA - 797001

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Advocate for the Petitioner : E THIBA PHOM,

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Advocate for the Respondent : ,

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BEFORE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE KALYAN RAI SURANA

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ORDER

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07.05.2026

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Heard Mr. Justin Magh, learned counsel for the applicants.

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Mr. E. Thiba Phom, learned Senior Government Advocate for the respondent submits that the writ petition in WP(C) No. 187/2023 has been disposed of by order dated 20.01.2026.

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The learned Senior Government Advocate submits that pursuant to the order of this Court, the case of the petitioner has been examined for regularization and the same is presently under process. It is submitted that the process involves clearance from the Personnel and Administrative Reforms Department, followed by finance clearance, thereafter clearance from the Manpower Rationalization Committee and thereafter the matter is placed before the Cabinet for approval.

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It is further submitted that although this Court had directed completion of the process within 3 (three) months from the date of judgment, the entire exercise may take approximately 6 (six) months from the stage of implementation of the order.

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The learned counsel for the respondent submits that till such time as the respondent authorities are considering the petitioner’s application, there is no objection to the prayer for extension of time.

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Page No.# 3/3 In view of the submission that the case of the petitioner is under consideration for regularization and taking into account the time required for completion of the process, 6 (six) months’ time is granted, expiring on 30.09.2026, as prayed for.

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It is expected that within the extended time granted, the needful shall be done.

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This Interlocutory Application is disposed of.

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JUDGE

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