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Chingakham Kulachandra Singh v. State of Manipur

Manipur HC7 Sept 2026WP(C)/892/2017

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The High Court of Manipur, through WP(C) No. 892 of 2017, disposed of a writ petition by directing the managing director of the Manipur State Power Distribution Company to consider a pending representation dated 2015 on its merits, issue a speaking order within three months, and provide a copy within three weeks.

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Directions to respond to representation within three months with a speaking order and to furnish a copy within three weeks.

Chingakham Kulachandra Singh Vs State of Manipur — Service and Employment | Manipur HC (2026)

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Digitally signed by Lucy Lucy Gurumayum Date: Gurum 2026.09.09 ayum 11:31:48 +05'30'

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Item Nos. 13

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF MANIPUR AT IMPHAL

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WP(C) No. 892 of 2017

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Shri Chingakham Kulachandra @ Rajen Singh, aged about 43 years, S/o Ch. Bira Singh of Andro Kharam Leikai, P.O. Yairipok & P.S. Andro, District Imphal East, Manipur presently working as Lineman (contract) and posted at Andro Khunjao under the Manager, Yairipok Sub-Division, MSPDCL.

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… Petitioner/s

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Vrs.

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The State of Manipur represented by the Principal Secretary/ Commissioner/ Secretary(Power), Government of Manipur.

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The Managing Director, Manipur State Power Distribution Company Ltd. (MSPDCL), Keishampat, P.O. Imphal & P.S. Imphal West, District Imphal West, Manipur.

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The Managing Director, Manipur State Power Company Ltd. (MSPCL), Keishampat, P.O. Imphal & P.S. Imphal West, District Imphal West, Manipur.

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The Deputy General Manager, Thoubal Division, MSPDCL, District Thoubal, Manipur.

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… Respondent/s

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-B E F O R E-

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AHANTHEM BIMOL SINGH

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For the petitioners : Mr. M. Hemchandra, Sr. Advocate Mr. Ashif Shah, Advocate

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For the respondents: Mrs. R.K. Emily, Dy.G.A. Date of hearing : 08.09.2026. Date of order : 08.09.2026.

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WP(C) No. 892 of 2017

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(O R D E R)

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[1] Mr. M. Hemchandra, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Md. Ashif Shah, learned counsel appeared on behalf of the petitioner and Mrs. R.K. Emily, learned Dy. GA appeared on behalf of the respondents.

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[2] At the outset, the learned Sr. counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that for redressing the grievances raise by the petitioner in this writ petition, the petitioner has already approached the Managing Director, Manipur State Power Distribution Company Ltd. (MSPDCL), (respondent no.2) by submitting a representation dated 01.04.2015 and that the said representation is still pending for consideration and disposal. The learned Sr. counsel appearing for the petitioner also submitted that the petitioner will be satisfied for the time being if the present writ petition is disposed of by directing the Managing Director, Manipur State Power Distribution Company Ltd. (MSPDCL) (respondent no. 2) to consider the said representation submitted by the petitioner on its own merit and strictly in terms of applicable rules and guidelines and to disposed of the same by issuing a speaking order within a stipulated period.

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WP(C) No. 892 of 2017

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[3] Mrs. R.K. Emily, learned Dy. G.A. appearing for the respondents fairly submitted that as the prayer made on behalf of the petitioner is confined to consideration and disposal of the representation submitted by him, she has no objection in disposing of this writ petition as prayed for by the learned Sr. counsel appearing for the petitioner. [4] Considering the submission advance by the learned counsel appearing for the parties and the limited prayer made on behalf of the petitioner, this Court is of the considered view that it will be in the interest of justice to issue the following directions:-

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(i) The Managing Director, Manipur State Power Distribution Company Ltd. (MSPDCL) (respondent no.2) is hereby directed to consider the aforesaid representation dated 01.04.2015 submitted by the petitioner on its

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own merit and strictly in terms of the applicable rules and guidelines and to disposed of the same by issuing a speaking order.

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(ii) The whole process of consideration and disposal of the said representation should be

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completed within a period of 3(three) months

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WP(C) No. 892 of 2017

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from the date of receipt of certified copy of

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this order.

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(iii) The respondent no. 2 is further directed to furnish to the petitioner a copy of the order pass by him in connection with the said representation within a period of 3(three) weeks from the date of issuing such an order. (iv) It is made clear that the aforesaid directions have been issued without touching upon the merit of the present writ petition and that the respondent no. 2 is at liberty to pass appropriate order in accordance with law.

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[5] With the aforesaid directions and observations, the present writ petition is disposed of.

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JUDGE

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Lucy

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WP(C) No. 892 of 2017

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