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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL
GUWAHATI BENCH
Original Application No. 046/00265/2023 (Kohima) Date of order: This, the 19th day of September, 2023
HON'BLE SMT. URMITA DATTA SEN, JUDICIAL MEMBER HON'BLE DR. SUMEET JERATH, ADMINISTRATIVE MEMBER
1. Dhruba Mitra,
S/o Late G. R. Mitra, Retired as ASO, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Guwahati, Resident of Indisen Village, H/No-369, Near Village Playground (Penzu Mepu), Industrial Estate Dimapur, Pin- 797113.
Mobile No. - 8787835976
Email Id- manikchanda789@gmail.com
2. Mangboi Chongloi,
S/o Chunchon Chongloi, DCIO, PIS No. 128036, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Dimapur- 797112.
3. T Moatemjen,
S/o Toshitemsu, JIO-IG, PIS No. 128432, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Dimapur- 797112.
4. R Chipong Yimchunger, S/o Rhakho Yimchunger, ACIO - I/G, PIS No. 123105, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Dimapur- 797112.
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5. R Yumnam,
S/o Late Y Ibobi, JIO- II/G, PIS No. 130648, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Dimapur- 797112.
6. Y Longshithung Lotha,
S/o Yamo Lotha, JIO- I /G, PIS No. 128481, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Dimapur- 797112.
7. Mhabemo Jungi,
S/o Motsuo Jungi, JIO- II /G, PIS No. 133209, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Dimapur- 797112.
8. Akheho,
S/o Shivito, JIO- II/G, PIS No. 133283, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Dimapur- 797112.
9. Yipomo Lotha,
S/o Wopamo Lotha, ACIO - I/G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Dimapur- 797112.
10. Md. Samir Khan,
S/o Md. Kayum Khan, DCIO /G, PIS No. 127503, IBCTS, S.P. Marg, New Delhi -110016.
11. AO Akum,
S/o S Meren, JIO- I/G, PIS No. 128444, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Changtongya - 798613.
12. Pronoy Debnath,
S/o Late Makundolal Debnath, JIO- II / G, PIS No. 133282, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Changpang - 797100.
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13. Woben Kithan,
S/o Nongothung, JIO- II / G, PIS No. 133208, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Changpang- 797100.
14. T Ezanbemo Shitiri,
S/o Late Thungchamo, JIO- I / G, PIS No. 128489, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Bhandari- 797099.
15. O Manisii,
S/o Ozuo, JIO- II / G, PIS No. 133203, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Niuland- 797109.
16. Vishepu Sumi,
S/o Ghoshiyi Sumi, JIO I / G, PIS No. 128792, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Niuland-797109.
17. I Himato Sema,
S/o K Inaghi Sema, JIO - II / G, PIS No. 133207, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Ganeshnagar- 797112.
18. Martin Lotha,
S/o Nribemo Lotha, JIO - II / G, PIS No. 133205, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Niuland- 797109.
19. Vikugha Yepthomi,
S/o Ativi Yepthomi, JIO - I / G, PIS No. 128486, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Zunheboto - 798620.
20. N Nikheto Sema,
S/o Ikiye Sema, Ex - ACIO - I/G, PIS No. 117265, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 352, Duncan Bosti, Dimapur - 797112, Nagaland.
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21. S Khutolu Sema,
S/o Shokhuhe Sema, Ex - ACIO - I / G, PIS No. 117263, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 34, Notun Bosti, Sema Khel Dimapur- 797112, Nagaland.
22. S H Sema,
S/o Shikhulo, Ex - ACIO-I / G, PIS No. 118694, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 02, LRC Colony, Dimapur - 797112.
23. Y C Konyak,
S/o Late Yongi, Ex - ACIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau R/o H. No. 56, Dimapur- 797112.
24. A K Kuki,
S/o Late Lhoukhosei, Ex - ACIO - I / G, PIS No. 117134, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 185, Phaipijang Village, Dimapur- 797112.
25. Mrs. Lalam Changsan,
Widow of Late Sesem Changsan, Ex - JIO - II / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau,
R/o H. No. 86, Phaipijang Village, Dimapur- 797112.
26. R Dziesetuo,
S/o Rhihulie, Ex- ACIO - II / G, PIS No. 117203, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 27, Jarnapani Village, Medziphema - 797106.
27. L A Benjamin,
S/o Late Lurho, Ex - ACIO - I / G, PIS No. 117831, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau,
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R/o H. No. 158, United North Block- B, Old K K Road, Dimapur - 797112.
28. Biswajit Dhar,
S/o Late Bhupendra Kr Dhar, Ex- ASO, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 157, Lhomithi Colony, Dimapur- 797112.
29. K G Sema,
S/o Late Khezuxu, Ex - ACIO - I / G, PIS No. 117203, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 180, Thahekhu Village, Block- 5, Dimapur- 797112.
30. Vibalie Nakhro,
S/o Late Duozolie, ACIO - I / G, PIS No. 123069, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Ghaspani - 797106.
31. Doujalam Hangsing,
S/o Dekhothang Hangsing, JIO - I / G, PIS No. 128790, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Ghaspani - 797106.
32. Lamtinmang Guite,
S/o Paothang Guite, JIO - II / G, PIS No. 133281, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Ghaspani- 797106.
33. Y J Patton ,
S/o Late Rhanchumo, ACIO - I / G, PIS No. 121555, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Ghaspani - 797106.
34. Imtilepzung Yaden,
S/o Imotiba Yaden, AD, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Campus Tezu- 792001, Dist.- Lohit, Arunachal Pradesh.
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35. Maochiba Yaden,
S/o Imotiba Yaden, Ex - SA, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. KC- 16, Arensusenba Ward, Tzudikong - 798623, Dist- Mokochung.
36. Atul Kumar,
S/o Late Arun Kumar Singh, R/o G- 36, Som Bazar Road, Rajapuri, New Delhi - 110059.
37. Lamkhotingmang,
S/o Thangkho Singsit, DCIO, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o 2 Mile Khonsa, Near Old PWD Garage, Khonsa, Dist.- Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh - 792130.
38. Shailendra Kumar,
S/o Ganga Prasad Singh, SSA, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o Gohpur Tinali, Near SBI ATM, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh - 791113.
39. Surendra Prasad Singh,
S/o Late Sarjug Prasad Singh, Ex ACIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 406, Parkelite Premium Sector- 84, Faridabad, Haryana - 121002.
40. Kanhaiya Lal Patralekh,
S/o Bhairwa Nand Patralekh, Ex ACIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o Balaji Nest Apartment, GF-09,
HBR Layout, Block- 5, North Bangalore - 560043.
41. Dhurendra Prasad Singh,
S/o Late Jagdish Singh, Ex ACIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o Imadpur Village, P.O. Monain via Karnawal Dist.- Muzaffarpur, Bihar- 842531.
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42. Keijanang Pamei,
S/o Late Khiulanang Pamei, ASO, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o Gohpur Tinali, Near SBI ATM, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh - 791113.
43. Param Prakasham,
S/o Mithilesh Kumar Trivedi, JIO - I / TECH, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Complex, South Tuikual, SIB Office Aizawl - 796001, Mizoram.
44. Md. Amirul Hasan,
S/o Sabir Husain, JIO - I / TECH, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Quarter No. 173R, Type-II, Chitragupta Road, Arambagh, New Delhi - 110055.
45. Romita Lama,
D/o Late P.B. Pradhan, SSA, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
46. Temjeninla,
D/o Tongpangyuba, ASO, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
47. Joyce Mozhui,
D/o Chumthungo Mozhui, JIO - I, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
48. Vinishi Dominica Lohe,
D/o Late Bijon Lohe, JIO - II, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima- 797001.
49. Nongole,
D/o Late Visul Kin, Ex Peon (Retired), Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 57B, Officer's Hill, Kohima - 797001.
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50. Sankho Majhi,
S/o Dhano Majhi, SSA, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 65, Suryanagar, Bhubaneswar - 757001.
51. Y. Renthungo Murry,
S/o N. Yanasao Murry, JIO - I / EXE, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
52. Notho Thapru,
S/o Late T. Apun Thapru, ACIO - II / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
53. T. Chingtick Konyak,
S/o S. T. Konyak, JIO - I / EXE, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
54. Dziesebeinuo Agnes,
S/o Late Hetuo Rutsa, JIO - II / EXE, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
55. T. Sungtiwabang Jamir,
S/o Late Teka Jamir, DCIO, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
56. A. Sentilepzuk Lkr,
S/o Alimayang, JIO - I / EXE, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
57. T. Yinshom Konyak,
D/o H. Tongnyei Konyak, ACIO - II / EXE, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
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58. H. Tongnyei Konyak,
S/o Late Humnyei Konyak, Ex - ACIO - II, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 23, Bazar Colony Walo Ward, Mon - 798621, Nagaland.
59. K Kossom Konyak,
S/o Khole Konyak, ACIO - II / EXE, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
60. T. Wanyong,
S/o Tongnyie Konyak, JIO - II / EXE, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
61. Vihosul Kweho,
S/o Late Keneihol Kweho, ASO, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
62. Zhohuta Tetseo,
S/o Late Lepothi Tetseo, ACIO - II / EXE, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o Khonsa Town, Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh - 792130.
63. Ratan Chettri,
S/o Late L.B. Chettri, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
64. Vikuto Sema,
Father of Late V Pikato Sema, Ex JIO - I / G (expired on 23.09.2016), R/o H. No. 129, Old Town Colony, Zunheboto - 798620.
65. Dr. Delei Rhezhii,
S/o Late P. Adani, Medical Officer, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
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66. Kitoka H. Kinimi,
S/o Henito H. Kinimi, JIO - I / MT, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
67. Watimeren Imchen,
S/o Kt. Ayimmakba, ACIO - II / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
68. Moamenla Sumi,
D/o Late Mapuchuba, SSA, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
69. Toshiyanger,
S/o K. Likok Ozukum, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
70. Retho Pojar,
S/o Sasoupa, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
71. Wengupe Khutso,
S/o Zhielhi Khutso, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
72. N Mhao Lotha,
S/o Kilosao Lotha, ACIO - II / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
73. Oremo Ngullie,
S/o Khochamo Lotha, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Kohima - 797001.
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74. Mrs. Mamta Limbu,
W/o Late Tej Bahadur Limbu, (ACIO - II / MT), Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, R/o H. No. 9518, Jaduvitta Milan More, Siliguri , West Bengal - 734003.
75. Hiren Majumdar,
S/o Late N. Majumdar, JIO - I, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Phukarnagar, Kalibari Road, Sibsagar- 785640.
76. Ravi Ranjan,
S/o S. S. Sharma, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau,
6 Serpentine Road, Patna- 800001.
77. Pankaj Kumar,
S/o Late Ram Charitra Choudhary, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau,
6 Serpentine Road, Patna - 800001.
78. Prashant Kumar Soni,
S/o Shambhu Prasad Soni, JIO - I / TECH, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau,
6 Serpentine Road, Patna - 800001.
79. Hemendra Bharti,
S/o Suresh Chandra, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau,
6 Serpentine Road, Patna - 800001.
80. Brindaban Singh Munda,
S/o Pradhan Singh Munda, JIO - II / TECH, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, 01 Booty Road, Morahabadi, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 834008.
81. Dhananjay Singh Sisodia,
S/o Mahesh Singh,JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, 01 Booty Road, Morahabadi, Ranchi Jharkhand - 834008.
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82. John C Thomas,
S/o Thomas Kutty, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, KSHB Colony, Puthiyaparamba, P.O. Alavil,
Kannur , Kerala.
83. Sreejesh S,
S/o Sasidharan Nair, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, OCR Complex, P.O. Kuyilimala, Painavu, Idukki, Kerala - 686503.
84. Luckson Momin,
S/o W. Momin, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Shillong - 793004.
85. Rajen Gurung,
S/o M.B. Gurung, JIO - I / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Gangtok, Sikkim - 737101.
86. Abey Chacko,
S/o Late Chacko, JIO - II / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, 35 SP Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021.
87. Anish Kumar MN,
S/o Late Narayanan Nair, JIO II / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, 35 SP Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110021.
88. Rajib Dey Sarkar,
S/o Late J. K. D. Sarkar, JIO - II / G, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, SIB Office, Near TCP Gate, Kohima - 797001.
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89. Shri Raju Kulal Paul,
S/o Chaityan Ch. Kulal Paul
ASO,
O/o The Joint Deputy Director, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, J.P. Nagar, Near BSNL Office, P.O. C.R. Building, Dibrugarh- 786003.
…..Applicants -And-
1. Union of India
Represented by the Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block,
Central Secretariat, New Delhi- 110001.
2. The Secretary,
Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure, North Block, Lok Nayak Bhawan, New Delhi-110001.
3. The Director,
Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi-110001.
4. The Joint Director,
Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Kohima, Nagaland, Pin- 797001.
5. The Assistant Director/E,
Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Kohima, Nagaland, Pin- 797001.
…...Respondents
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Present:
For applicant(s): Sri. M. Chanda Mrs. U. Dutta
Ms. N. Lyndem
For respondents: Sri V. K. Bhatra, Sr. CGSC
ORDER(ORAL)
URMITA DATTA SEN, MEMBER(J):
The instant application has been filed praying for the following relief:
"8.1. That the Hon'ble Tribunal be pleased to direct the respondents for payment of license fee at the rate of 10% of their monthly pay as compensation in lieu of rent fee accommodation for the entire period of service rendered by the individual applicant during their posting at Kohima, Nagaland in the light of the judgment and order dated 10.12.2020 passed in O.A No. 19/2020 in the case of Raj Kumar & Others -vs- Union of India & Ors with arrear monetary benefit.
8.2. That the Hon'ble Tribunal be pleased to declare that the present applicants are legally entitled to payment of Licence Fee at the rate of 10% as compensation in lieu of rent free accommodation
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w.e.f. the date of actual posting of the individual applicant at Kohima, Nagaland while serving at Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau.
8.3. Costs of the application.
8.4. Any other relief(s) to which the applicant is entitled as the Hon'ble Tribunal may deem fit and proper."
2. Heard learned counsel for both sides and perused the materials on record.
3. Sri. M. Chanda, learned counsel for the applicants submits that this is a covered matter and submits that the applicants are seeking benefits in terms of the order dated 10.12.2020 passed by this Tribunal in O.A No. 046/00019/2020 in the case of Raj Kumar & Ors vs UOI & Ors. (Annexure A-4). He submits that the applicants are entitled for payment of licence fee in lieu of rent free accommodation.
4. However, during the course hearing, learned counsel for the applicants submits that it would suffice the purpose of the applicants if this O.A be treated as part of their
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representations and the respondents be directed to dispose of the same in the light of the judgment mentioned above by extending the benefits of such judgement within a stipulated period of time.
5. Sri V. K. Bhatra, Learned Sr. CGSC for the respondents has no objection for consideration of their representations, if they are similarly situated.
6. In view of the above, the Respondent No. 3, the Director, Intelligence Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and the Respondent No. 4, The Joint Director, Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Kohima or any other competent authority is directed to consider the representations of the applicants, treating this O.A as a part of it, in the light of the order dated 10.12.2020 passed in O.A No. 046/00019/2020. If the applicants are found to be similarly situated with that of the applicants in the said O.A 046/00019/2020, they may be extended the benefits of the said judgement and communicate his decision by way of a
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reasoned and speaking order within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order as well as copy of the O.A.
7. Applicants are directed to serve extra copy of the OA alongwith copy of this order to the concerned respondents within 2 weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.
8. Accordingly, O.A is disposed of at the admission stage itself with no order as to costs.
(DR. SUMEET JERATH) (URMITA DATTA SEN)
MEMBER (A) MEMBER (J)
SS
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