Amjat Ali v. the State of Assam and Othrs
Case brief
What is this about?
WP(C)/335/2026 (linked WP(C)/337/2026), Gauhati High Court, decided 04.02.2026 by Soumitra Saikia, J. Petitioners claimed ownership of lands in 1 No. Barpayak Revenue Village, Morigaon via Power of Attorney, sale deeds etc., and challenged eviction notices dated 29.12.2025 issued under PIL 74/2012 (corrected PIL 78/2012) framework alleging illegal tribal-sector occupation. Disposed with directions: individual hearings by Deputy Commissioner/District Commissioner, Morigaon; speaking orders; adherence to Apex Court SLA(C) No.2121/2020 (03.02.2020) directions; completion within 30 days from 16.02.2026 plus 15-day extension; interim stay of eviction per notices dated 29.12.2025.
What did the court decide?
Writ petitions disposed of with directions: Deputy Commissioner/District Commissioner, Morigaon to hear each petitioner individually on their representations, pass speaking orders, adhere to Apex Court directions in SLA(C) No.2121/2020, complete hearings within 30 days from 16.02.2026 (extendable by 15 days), and no eviction in terms of notices dated 29.12.2025 until hearing is conducted.