Authority: High Court of Manipur at Imphal
Order Date: 20 June 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Leitanthem Priyojit Meitei and two others, applicants for Lower Division Assistant (LDA) and Grade‑IV posts advertised on 08‑03‑2021 by the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur.
- They were placed on a waiting list and submitted a joint representation on 07‑03‑2022, followed by a reminder representation on 10‑03‑2025, seeking appointment to vacant positions.
- The sole prayer in the writ petition was for disposal of these two representations within a stipulated time.
- Respondents: State of Manipur and the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur. The State’s role was deemed non‑existent in this matter.
- Counsel for petitioners (Mr. Th. Khagemba) and senior counsel for the Council (Mr. Y. Nirmolchand) appeared, agreeing that the Council should dispose the representations on merit within one month.
Final Outcome
- The Court disposed of the writ petition, directing the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur to dispose the pending representations dated 07‑03‑2022 and 10‑03‑2025 by a speaking order within one month from receipt of a copy of this order.
- The Court expressly stated it does not express any opinion on the merit of the representations.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Public Employment