Armed Forces Tribunal

Judgment & Order dated 18 Mar 2026 on 18 March 2026

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ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

1. OA-16/2025

Ex Sepoy Lianchungnung Valphei ..... Applicant

By legal practitioners for Applicant

Dr Gaurabijyoti Sharma

Krishangee Bhattacharyya

-Versus-

UOI & Ors ..... Respondents

By legal practitioner for Respondents

P J Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J)

HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.03.2026

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<li>On the case being taken up for hearing, Dr GJ Sharma learned counsel for the applicant and Shri P J Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li>

<li>This case was filed by the applicant on 19.11.2025 and prior to admission of this case the respondents have filed counter affidavit on 19.02.2026 which is taken on record.</li>

<li>Learned counsel for the applicant may file rejoinder affidavit within two weeks.</li>

<li>List for rejoinder affidavit when the Bench reassembles next.</li>

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(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty)

Member (A)

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(Justice S.K. Gupta)

Member (J)

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**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL,

REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

**2. OA(A)-17/2025**

**LAC Golap Hussain**

Sujit Ch.Das

Pankaj Buragohain

Haradhan Das

**-Versus-**

**UOI & Ors**

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Dipanjali Bora, CGSC

**CORAM :**

**HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J)

HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

**18.03.2026**

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Sujit Ch Das learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PK Garodia learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. Ld. Counsel for the applicant submits that the applicant has been dismissed from service without following due procedure. He prays for re-instatement of the applicant to his original post.

3. 3. Matter needs adjudication.

4. 4. Admit.

5. 5. Ld. Counsel for the respondents seeks and is allowed 6 weeks time to file counter affidavit to which rejoinder affidavit, if any, may be filed on behalf of the applicant within two weeks thereafter.

6. 6. List the matter when the Bench reassembles next.

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Member (A)

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(Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="85 85 200 135">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="200 85 930 135">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="85 135 200 960"></td><td data-bbox="200 135 930 960">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI3. OA-18/2025 With MA-21/2025Ex Sep Linus Mung Vanglian ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbildar-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PJ Barman, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.03.20261. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Anup Ranjan Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman, learned counsel for the respondents are present.M.A. No. 21 of 20252. This application has been moved on behalf of the applicant for condonation of delay in filing Original Application. The delay condonation application is supported with affidavit. There is delay of 17 years and 07 days in filing Original Application.3. Learned counsel for the applicant submits that delay in filing of Original Application is not deliberate, but on account of reasons stated in affidavit filed in support of application. He further submits that this being a pensionary matter, bar of limitation is not applicable.</td></tr></tbody></table>

4. Per contra, learned counsel for the respondents submits that delay has not been properly explained.

Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.

5. Considering that in matters involving recurring benefits bar of limitation is not applicable and grounds stated in affidavit filed in support of delay condonation application are genuine and sufficient, delay is liable to be condoned.

6. Accordingly, delay in filing Original Application is condoned. Delay condonation application i.e. M.A. aforesaid is disposed of.

**O.A. No. 18 of 2025**

7. This O.A. has been filed for grant of disability pension and its rounding off. Matter requires adjudication.

8. Admit.

9. Ld. Counsel for the respondents seeks and is allowed four weeks' time to file Counter Affidavit. Rejoinder Affidavit, if any, may be filed within two weeks thereafter.

10. List the matter when the next bench is available.

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Member (A) rathore

Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 4. OA-19/2025 With MA-22/2025 Ex Sigmn Ram Krishna Das ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Rupam Jyoti Sarrma Manikangkana Goswami -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Rupam Jyoti Sarma learned counsel for the applicant and Mrs Dipanjali Bora learned counsel for the respondents are present. MA-22/2025 2 This application has been filed on behalf of the applicant for condonation of delay in filing OA. This application is supported with affidavit. There is delay of 182 days in filing OA. 3 Ld counsel for the applicant submits that delay in filing OA is deliberate, but on account of reasons stated in affidavit filed in support of delay condonation application. He further submits that this OA pertaining to disability pension, bar of limitation is not applicable. 4 Per contra, learned counsel for the respondents submits that the delay has not been properly explained. 5 Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the records. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

6 Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also the matter being related to grant of disability pension, delay in filing OA is hereby condoned. Delay condonation application i.e. MA aforesaid is disposed of.

**OA-19/2025**

7 This OA has been filed for grant of disability element of pension to the applicant.

8 Matter needs adjudication.

9 Admit.

10 Counter affidavit already filed on behalf of the respondents on 13.03.2026 is taken on record.

11 Ld counsel for the applicant declines to file rejoinder affidavit.

12 Now the pleadings are complete.

13 List this matter for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.

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Member (A)

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(Justice S.K.Gupta) Member (J)

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 5. OA-20/2025 With MA-25/2025 Ex Nb Sub Haubiak Lian ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant A.R.Tahbildar -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents P.J.Barman, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present. MA-25/2025 2 This application has been filed on behalf of the applicant for condonation of delay in filing OA. This application is supported with affidavit. There is delay of 2 years 7 months and 05 days in filing OA. 3 Ld counsel for the applicant submits that delay in filing OA is deliberate, but on account of reasons stated in affidavit filed in support of delay condonation application. He further submits that this OA pertaining to disability pension, bar of limitation is not applicable. 4 Per contra, learned counsel for the respondents submits that the delay has not been properly explained. 5 Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the records. </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

**OA-20/2025**

7 This OA has been filed for grant of disability element of pension to the applicant.

8 Matter being related to grant of disability element of pension needs adjudication.

9 Admit.

10 Respondents are directed to file counter affidavit within six weeks, to which rejoinder affidavit, if any, may be filed by the applicant within two weeks thereafter.

11 List this matter when the Bench reassembles next.

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Member (A)

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(Justice S.K.Gupta) Member (J)

Rathore/kk

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="61 43 180 105">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="180 43 943 105">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="61 105 180 963"></td><td data-bbox="180 105 943 963">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI7. OA-01/2026Smt Pratima Kakati ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Dr Gaurabijoti Sharma Krishangee Bhattacharyya Rohit Ghosh-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSCCORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GENC.P.MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.03.2026<ol style="list-style-type: none;"><li>1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Dr GJ Sharma learned counsel for the applicant and Shri Dipanjali Bora learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li><li>2. In this case, the applicant's husband was getting pension from Indian Air Force. After discharge from Air Force, he was re-enrolled in Assam Police on 15.03.1991 from where he retired on superannuation w.e.f. 31.08.2014 and received monthly pension w.e.f. 01.09.2014. He died on 08.01.2023.</li><li>3. Ld counsel for the applicant submits that name of the applicant has been wrongly mentioned in Air Force records as Makani Kakati instead of Pratima Kakati, with the result she has been denied family pension from the Air Force Dept. he further submits that in this regard, applicant had submitted application dated 23.08.2023 followed by representation dated 13.11.2025 which has not been decided till date.</li><li>4. Matter needs adjudication.</li></ol></td></tr></tbody></table>

1. 5. Respondents are directed to file counter affidavit within six weeks. Rejoinder affidavit, if any, may be filed by the applicant within two weeks thereafter.

2. 6. List when the Bench reassembles next.

Member (A)

(Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-bbox="60 85 175 958"></td> <td data-bbox="175 85 925 958"> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 8. MA(E)-23/2025 (in OA-37/2022) Ex Nk Robinson Anal ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbildar -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PJ Baman, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 <ol> <li>On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li> <li>This execution application has been filed for implementation of order dated 23.01.2024 passed in OA No. 37 of 2022.</li> <li>Ld counsel for the respondents submits that the order passed by this Tribunal has been stayed by Hon'ble Gauhati High Court in Writ petition No. 5179/2024. He has produced copy of order dated 03.10.2024 of the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court which is taken on record.</li> <li>Since order passed by this Tribunal has been stayed by the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court and the matter is subjudice, list the matter when the Bench reassembles next.</li> </ol>

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**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

9. MA(E) -24/2025 (In OA-16/2021)

Smt D Zhillonl

AR Tahbildar

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

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Dipanjali Bora, CGSC

CORAM :

**HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J)** **HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

**18.03.2026**

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar learned counsel for the applicant and Shri Dipanjali Bora learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. This execution application has been filed for implementation of order dated 10.12.2024 passed by this Tribunal in OA No. 16/2021.

3. 3. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that against the order of this Tribunal, Writ petition No. 415/2026 has been filed before the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court and notices have been duly issued.

4. 4. Since the matter is subjudice before the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, list this case when the Bench reassembles next.

5. 5. On the next date of listing, respondents shall apprise status of the Writ petition filed against order of this Tribunal.

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Member (A)

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(Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

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ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

10. MA(E) -19/2025 (in OA-31/2022)

Ex Sep Jaynal Abdin

AR Tahbildar

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

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Dipanjali Bora, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.03.2026

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, AR Tahbildar learned counsel for the applicant and Shri Dipanjali Bora learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. This execution application has been filed for implementation of order dated 10.12.2024 passed by this Tribunal in OA No. 31/2022.

3. 3. Ld counsel for the respondents submits that initially instructions were received from the Department to file Writ petition against order passed by this Tribunal. But subsequently it was decided by ADG PS to implement order of this Tribunal. He further submits that GSL shall be issued in due course of time.

4. 4. Since the matter is pending w.e.f. 10.12.2024 before ADG PS, he shall be present virtually on next date of hearing to explain the reasons for non-implementation of order of this Tribunal.

5. 5. Copy of this order be given *dasti*.

6. 6. List the matter when the Bench reassembles next.

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Member (A)

rathore/kk

*Sd/-* (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-bbox="68 108 183 969"></td> <td data-bbox="183 108 925 969"> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 11. MA(E) -13/2023 (in OA-13/2021) Ex-Sep. Jamkho Gam ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbilda -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 <ol> <li>On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbilda learned counsel for the applicant and Shri Dipanjali Bora learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li> <li>Ld counsel for the respondents submits that the similar matter has been stayed by the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court vide Writ petition No. 6262/2025.</li> <li>Since the matter is subjudice before the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, list the matter when the Bench reassembles next.</li> </ol>

<div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A) rathore/kk </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Justice S.K.Gupta) Member (J) </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-bbox="65 105 180 952"></td> <td data-bbox="180 105 915 952"> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 12. MA(E) -08/2023 (in OA-27/2020) Ex-Nk Dharani Gohain ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbildar -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents P.K. Garodia, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 <ol> <li>On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PK Garodia learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li> <li>Ld counsel for the respondents submits that the similar matter has been stayed by the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court vide Writ petition No. 6262/2025.</li> <li>Since the matter is subjudice before the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, list the matter when the Bench reassembles next.</li> </ol>

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<div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A) rathore/kk </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Justice S.K.Gupta) Member (J) </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="75 56 188 108">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="188 56 917 108">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td data-bbox="75 108 188 953"></td><td data-bbox="188 108 917 953">ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI13. MA(E) - 37/2024 (in OA-17/2020)Ex-Sub Henkholal Haokip ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbildar-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Pranjal Sharma, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.03.2026<ol><li>1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri Pranjal Sarma learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li><li>2. Ld counsel for the respondents submits that the similar matter has been stayed by the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court vide Writ petition No. 6262/2025.</li><li>3. Since the matter is subjudice before the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court, list the matter when the Bench reassembles next.</li></ol><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;"><div style="text-align: center;">(Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)rathore/kk</div><div style="text-align: center;">(Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-bbox="71 111 185 966"></td> <td data-bbox="185 111 901 966"> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 14. OA(A)-32/2024 Mridul Kanti Sinha ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant PK Roy Choudhury NG Kundu R Saha M Baishya -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PK Garodia, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GENC.P.MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 <ol> <li>On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri R Saha learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PK Garodia learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li> <li>Learned counsel for the respondents is directed to file counter affidavit in Registry.</li> <li>Meanwhile, applicant may file rejoinder affidavit.</li> <li>List the matter when the Bench reassembles next.</li> </ol>

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<div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A) rathore/kk </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J) </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

15. OA-33/2024

**Brigadier Laiphrakpam Ibotombi Singh, Yudh Seva Medal (Retired)**

Vipin Kumar S Bora Pranjal Bora

**-Versus-**

**UOI & Ors**

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PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

**HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

**18.03.2026**

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Ms Akansha Bora, advocate holding brief of Shri Vipin Kumar learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. Counter affidavit has not been filed.

3. 3. Legal representative for the respondents apprised that the comments from PCDA (Pension) Allahabad have not been received despite making protracted correspondence on the subject.

4. 4. In the circumstances there is no option but to call for responsible officer of PCDA (Pension) Allahabad to explain the reasons for not giving the requisite information to the respondents.

5. 5. On next date of listing, the responsible officer of PCDA (Pension) Allahabad shall remain present before this Tribunal through virtual mode.

6. Meanwhile, if the comments are received from PCDA (Pension) Allahabad, then representative of PCDA (Pension) Allahabad need not to be present before this Tribunal.

7. List the matter when the Bench reassembles next.

8. Copy of this order be given *dasti*.

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Member (A)

Sd/-

(Justice S.K.Gupta) Member (J)

rathore/kk

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-bbox="57 105 178 968"></td> <td data-bbox="178 105 937 968"> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 16. OA-12/2024 Ex Sep Lalneithang ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbilar -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Dipanjali Bora, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 <ol style="list-style-type: none;"> <li>1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Anup Ranjan Tahbilar, learned counsel for the applicant and Ms Dipanjali Bora, learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li> <li>2. In this case, counter affidavit has already been filed on behalf of the respondents.</li> <li>3. It is informed by learned counsel for the respondents that similar matter is pending before Armed Forces Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi in O.A. No. 1611/2019 Sep/DSC Ramji Yadava vs UOI & Ors.</li> <li>4. List this case after decision of the aforesaid matter.</li> <li>5. List when the next bench is available.</li> </ol>

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<div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A) </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta ) Member (J) </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

17. OA-40/2022

Ex-Rect Mukesh Sharma & 4 Others

..... Applicant

By legal practitioners for Applicant Hariom Gupta RK Singh RJ Sarma

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

..... Respondents

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PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J)

HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.03.2026

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Hariom Gupta & Shri RK Singh learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. In this case, counter and rejoinder affidavit are already on record. Inquiry report has already been filed on behalf of the respondents which is taken on record.

3. 3. Ld. Counsel for the respondents relying upon the report of Deputy Commissioner, Lohit District, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh has submitted that certificate filed on behalf of the applicant is not genuine.

4. 4. Copy of the inquiry report has been duly received by the learned counsel for the applicant. Applicant may file supplementary rejoinder, if he wishes to do so. At this juncture, submission has been made on behalf of the applicant that the case be posted for final hearing.

5. 5. List the matter for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.

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Member (A)

*Sd/-* (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

rathore/kk

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 18. OA-39/2022 Ex-Rect Mahid Hussain & 01 Other ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Hariom Gupta RK Singh RJ Sarma -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PJ Barman, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 <ol> <li>On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Hariom Gupta & Shri RK Singh learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li> <li>In this case, counter and rejoinder affidavit are already on record. Inquiry report has already been filed on behalf of the respondents which is taken on record.</li> <li>Ld. Counsel for the respondents relying upon the report of Deputy Commissioner, Lohit District, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh has submitted that certificate filed on behalf of the applicant is not genuine.</li> <li>Copy of the inquiry report has been duly received by the learned counsel for the applicant. Applicant may file supplementary rejoinder, if he wishes to do so. At this juncture, submission has been made on behalf of the applicant that the case be posted for final hearing.</li> <li>List the matter for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.</li> </ol>

<div style="width: 45%;"> Sd/- (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A) </div> <div style="width: 45%;"> Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J) </div> </div> rathore/kk </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

19. OA-14/2022

**Rect/MT Chandeepr Kr Baitha**

Hariom Gupta RK Singh

**-Versus-**

**UOI & Ors**

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PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

**HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

**18.03.2026**

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Hariom Gupta & Shri RK Singh learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. In this case, counter and rejoinder affidavit are already on record. Inquiry report has already been filed on behalf of the respondents which is taken on record.

5. 5. List the matter for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.

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Member (A)

Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

rathore/kk

**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

20. OA-15/2022

**Rect Rohit Kr Yadav**

Hariom Gupta RK Singh

**-Versus-**

**UOI & Ors**

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PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

**HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

**18.03.2026**

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Hariom Gupta & Shri RK Singh learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. In this case, counter and rejoinder affidavit are already on record. Inquiry report has already been filed on behalf of the respondents which is taken on record.

5. 5. List the matter for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.

*Sd/-*

Member (A)

*rathore/kk*

*Sd/-* (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

21. OA-16/2022

Rect Vipin Yadav

Hariom Gupta RK Singh

**-Versus-**

UOI & Ors

Page 21 of 35

PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

**HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J)** **HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

18.03.2026

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Hariom Gupta & Shri RK Singh learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. In this case, counter and rejoinder affidavit are already on record. Inquiry report has already been filed on behalf of the respondents which is taken on record.

5. 5. List the matter for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.

*Sd/-*

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Member (A)

*Sd/-* (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

rathore/kk

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

22. OA-17/2022

Rect Mithilesh Kr Yadav

..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Hariom Gupta RK Singh

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Pranjal Sharma, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.03.2026

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Pranjal Sarma learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. In this case, counter and rejoinder affidavit are already on record. Inquiry report has already been filed on behalf of the respondents which is taken on record.

5. 5. List the matter for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.

Sd/-

Member (A)

Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

rathore/kk

**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

23. OA-18/2022

Rect/BR/MT Brijesh Kr Yadav

Hariom Gupta RK Singh

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

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Pranjal Sharma, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.03.2026

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Pranjal Sarma learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. In this case, counter and rejoinder affidavit are already on record. Inquiry report has already been filed on behalf of the respondents which is taken on record.

5. 5. List the matter for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.

Sd/-

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Member (A)

Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

rathore/kk

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="80 28 195 85">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="195 28 924 85">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI24. OA-19/2022Rect/Dvr/MT Rahul Singh Yadav ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Hariom Gupta RK Singh-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Pranjal Sharma, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.03.2026<ol style="list-style-type: none;"><li>1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Hariom Gupta & Shri RK Singh learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li><li>2. In this case, counter and rejoinder affidavit are already on record. Inquiry report has already been filed on behalf of the respondents which is taken on record.</li><li>3. Ld. Counsel for the respondents relying upon the report of Deputy Commissioner, Lohit District, Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh has submitted that certificate filed on behalf of the applicant is not genuine.</li><li>4. Copy of the inquiry report has been duly received by the learned counsel for the applicant. Applicant may file supplementary rejoinder, if he wishes to do so. At this juncture, submission has been made on behalf of the applicant that the case be posted for final hearing.</li><li>5. List the matter for final hearing when the Bench reassembles next.</li></ol><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sd/- (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)</div></div>rathore/kk</td></tr></tbody></table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="75 61 185 111">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="185 61 898 111">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI25. OA-22/2024 With MA-21/2024Ex Rect (Sep) Bungdon Anand ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbildar-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents P.K.Garodia, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.03.2026<ol><li>1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PK Garodia, learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li><li>2. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that similar controversy is pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Union of India & Ors vs AK Thapa, SLP (Civil) Diary No. 38701/2025.</li><li>3. Since the similar matter is pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court, this case is adjourned till final outcome of the verdict of the Hon'ble Supreme Court.</li><li>4. Respondents are directed to apprise this Tribunal regarding outcome of the aforesaid appeal.</li><li>5. List this case when the next bench reassembles.</li></ol><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sd/- (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta ) Member (J)</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="78 61 188 113">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="188 61 902 113">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI26. OA-24/2024Ex NK (TS) Athisii Mao ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbildar-Versus-UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Pranjal Sharma, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.03.2026<ol><li>1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri Benjamin Basumatary, Advocate holding brief of Shri Pranjal Sharma, learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li><li>2. Brief holder seeks adjournment on the ground that learned counsel for the respondents is not available today.</li><li>3. As prayed, the case is adjourned.</li><li>4. List when the next bench reassembles.</li></ol><div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sd/- (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta ) Member (J)</div></div></td></tr></tbody></table>

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td></td> <td> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 28. OA-27/2024 Ex Rect (Sep) A Daikho ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbildar -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents Pranjal Sharma, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 <ol> <li>On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri Pranjal Sarma, learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li> <li>Learned counsel for the respondents submits that similar controversy is pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Union of India & Ors vs AK Thapa, SLP (Civil) Diary No. 38701/2025.</li> <li>Since the similar matter is pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court, this case is adjourned till final outcome of the verdict of the Hon'ble Supreme Court.</li> <li>Respondents are directed to apprise this Tribunal regarding outcome of the aforesaid appeal.</li> <li>List this case when the next bench reassembles.</li> </ol>

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**ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI**

29. OA-19/2024

**Subedar Shajith NK**

KP Maheshwari

Divyansh Rathi

Himangshu Sonowal

-Versus-

**UOI & Ors**

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PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

**HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J)**

**HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)**

ORDER

**18.03.2026**

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Divyansh Rathi, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman, learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.

3. 3. On the last occasion it was directed to keep the record of DPC proceedings available from Record Office, CMP, Bangalore.

4. 4. Today, record of DPC proceedings is not available. Legal representative for the respondents submits that record pertaining to DPC proceedings could not be brought as the date of next listing was not fixed.

5. 5. On the next date of listing, registry is hereby directed to give prior intimation to Legal representative for the respondents regarding collection of record from the Record Office CMP, Bangalore as due to distance involved there is difficulty on the part of the respondents to procure DPC proceedings from the Record Office, CMP Bangalore and produce before the Tribunal.

6. List the case when next bench reassembles.

7. Copy of this order be provided to Legal representative for the respondents for compliance.

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Member (A)

Sd/-

(Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

30. OA-23/2023

Shri Sushanta Chakma

..... Applicant

By legal practitioners for Applicant

John Khiangte

Baplu Chakma

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

..... Respondents

By legal practitioner for Respondents

Dipanjali Bora, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J)

HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.03.2026

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Baplu Chakma, learned counsel for the applicant and Ms Depanjali Bora, learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.

3. 3. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that due to typographical error counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of the respondent No 1-4 whereas the counter affidavit is pertaining in respect of all the respondents. He further submits that he be allowed to carry out amendment in counter affidavit during course of the day.

4. 4. Prayer sought by learned counsel for the respondents is allowed and he is directed to carryout the amendment during course of the day.

<table border="1"><tr><td style="width: 15%;"></td><td>5. Learned counsel for the applicant seeks some more time to file rejoinder affidavit. He is directed to file rejoinder affidavit in registry.6. Let this case be listed for final hearing when the next bench reassembles.</td></tr></table>

Sd/-

Member (A)

Sd/-

(Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

31. OA-16/2024 With MA-14/2024

Ex Rect Khenzapao Mate Zou

AR Tahbildar

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

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PK Garodia, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.03.2026

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PK Garodia, learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. Learned counsel for the respondents submits that similar controversy is pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case of Union of India & Ors vs AK Thapa, SLP (Civil) Diary No. 38701/2025.

3. 3. Since the similar matter is pending before the Hon'ble Supreme Court, this case is adjourned till final outcome of the verdict of the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

4. 4. Respondents are directed to apprise this Tribunal regarding outcome of the aforesaid appeal.

5. 5. List this case when the next bench reassembles.

Sd/-

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Member (A)

Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta) Member (J)

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

32. OA-20/2024

Ex Sep DY Kongam Anal

..... Applicant

By legal practitioners for Applicant AR Tahbildar

-Versus-

UOI & Ors

..... Respondents

By legal practitioner for Respondents PJ Barman, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J)

HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.03.2026

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri AR Tahbildar, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PJ Barman, learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.

3. 3. So far as absence of the applicant is concerned total number of absence is mentioned as 185 days while in para 'E' it is submitted that the applicant was absent from 03.10.2006 to 03.10.2009 but total number of absence has not been mentioned. In this regard, the respondents are directed to apprise this Tribunal on day after tomorrow regarding applicant's absence of three years.

4. 4. List on 20.03.2026.

5. 5. Copy of the order be provided to Legal representative for the respondents Dasti Sd/-

Member (A)

Sd/-

(Justice S.K. Gupta ) Member (J)

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</tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td data-bbox="61 104 181 952"></td> <td data-bbox="181 104 932 952"> ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI 33. TA-02/2023 (AOO OA-180/2023) Smt SR Kakim Anal ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Pooja Agarwal Bhaskarjyoti Das -Versus- UOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents PK Garodia, CGSC CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A) ORDER 18.03.2026 <ol style="list-style-type: none;"> <li>1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Ms Pooja Agarwal, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PK Garodia, learned counsel for the respondents are present.</li> <li>2. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the record.</li> <li>3. Today this case is listed for filing substitution application as the original applicant is no more. Learned counsel for the applicant seeks some more time to file substitution application in respect of the legal heirs of the deceased applicant.</li> <li>4. On request of learned counsel for the applicant, last opportunity is granted to learned counsel for the applicant to file substitution application.</li> <li>5. List the case when the next bench reassembles.</li> </ol>

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<div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A) </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta ) Member (J) </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>

<table border="1"><thead><tr><th data-bbox="75 61 183 111">Notes of the Registry</th><th data-bbox="183 61 907 111">Orders of the Tribunal</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td>ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI34. OA-18/2018Lnk Jongshi Ao ..... Applicant By legal practitioners for Applicant Manas Sarania Prabal P Gogoi R Bezbaruah Accaito SaraniaUOI & Ors ..... Respondents By legal practitioner for Respondents P. Sharma, CGSCCORAM :HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J) HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)ORDER18.03.20261. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Accaito Sarania, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri Pranjal Sarma, learned counsel for the respondents are present.2. Ld counsel for the applicant seeks adjournment stating that he is not prepared with the case today.3. As prayed, the case is passed over for the day.4. List this case when the next bench reassembles.<div style="display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 20px;"><div data-bbox="200 760 400 820">Sd/r (Lt Gen C. P. Mohanty) Member (A)</div><div data-bbox="650 760 820 820">Sd/- (Justice S.K. Gupta , Member (J))</div></div>rathore/kk</td></tr></tbody></table>

ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH, GUWAHATI

35. OA-11/2024

Smti Priyanka Hazarika Nair

Subrata Nath

Fahad Faridi

GaurabJ Sharma

Kunjalata Das

Bhanita Bora

UOI & Ors

Page 34 of 35

P. K.Garodia, CGSC

CORAM :

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.K. GUPTA, MEMBER (J)

HON'BLE LT GEN C.P. MOHANTY, MEMBER (A)

ORDER

18.03.2026

1. 1. On the case being taken up for hearing, Shri Fahad Faridi, learned counsel for the applicant and Shri PK Garodia, learned counsel for the respondents are present.

2. 2. Learned counsel for the applicant seeks adjournment on the ground that he is not prepared with the case.

3. 3. As prayed, the case is passed over for the day.

4. 4. List the case when the next bench reassembles.

Sd/-

(Lt Gen C.P.Mohanty) Member (A)

Sd/-

(Justice S.K.Gupta ) Member (J)

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