Jagrook Matdata Association Thru' Its President v. State of U. P.
2015-11-19
D.Y.CHANDRACHUD, YASHWANT VARMA
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JUDGMENT The reliefs which the petitioner seeks, invoking the jurisdiction in a public interest litigation, are as follows: "(A) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus direct the respondents to include the name of the members of Association in the Electoral roll meant for Panchayat Election in village and Post Office-Baleur, Tehsil-Bansdeeh, District-Ballia. (B) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus commanding the respondents to correct the voter list of year, 2015 by excluding the names of unauthorized persons from the voter list in respect of village and Post Office-Baleur, Tehsil-Bansdeeh, District-Ballia. (C) Issue a writ, order or direction in nature of mandamus commanding the respondents to allow the members of Association to participate in the election process of Panchayat election likely to be held in the month of November and December, 2015 on the basis of the previous electoral record and the identity card issued to the members of Association." 2. In view of the urgency of the matter, the petition has been taken up on mentioning since today is the last date for filing of nominations. 3. On 7 November 2015, the State Election Commission has notified the election schedule for holding elections to the Gram Panchayats across the State of Uttar Pradesh. 4. Since the electoral process has already been initiated and having regard to the provisions of Article 243-O of the Constitution, we decline to entertain the petition. Moreover, the results of the elections can always be questioned in accordance with law. Hence, we decline to entertain the petition. 5. The petition is, accordingly, dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs.