WP(C) 190/2010 BEFORE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE A K GOSWAMI Heard Mr. MU Mahmud, learned counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. J Singh, learned Standing Counsel for the respondent Nos. 1 and 2, Mr. A Hussain appeari ng on behalf of respondent No. 5 and Mr. S Khound, learned counsel appearing fo r respondent Nos. 3 and 4. Learned counsel appearing for the parties submit that this petition c an be disposed of in terms of the judgment of this Court dated 11.05.2011 passed in WP ( C) No.215 of 2010, reported in 2011 (3) GLT 334. The short facts necessary for disposal of the writ petition are that in pursuance of an advertisement dated 14.09.2009 inviting application for filli ng up of posts of Anganwadi Workers, the petitioner as well as respondent No.5 a longwith many others had submitted their candidature in respect of Jagirvita-2 A nganwadi Center. The select list was published on 23.12.2009 and thereafter, res pondent No. 5 was appointed. The controversy that revolves around this instant writ petition is w ith regard to the residence of respondent No.5. While it is the stand of the wri t petitioner that respondent No.5 is not a resident within the Anganwadi centre in question, the respondent No. 5 contends that she is a local resident of the area in which the Anganwadi center is located. Having regard to the contentions raised by the learned counsel ap pearing for the parties and on consideration of the materials on record, it is c onsidered appropriate that the directions in the aforesaid order dated 11.05.20 11 should also govern the instant case. Accordingly, it is directed that: 1) In the event of making any representation by the writ petitioner to the Council Head Social Welfare Department, BTC, Kokrajhar, furnishing the details o f the allegation relating to the residential status of the private respondent No . 5 within 15.11.11, the Council Head Social Welfare Department, BTC, Kokrajhar shall examine the claim of the petitioner in consultation with the jurisdictiona l Deputy Commissioner, who would make necessary verification etc,. through the j urisdictional Gaonbura, Ward member of the Gaon Panchayat and /or the President/ Secretary of the Gaon Panchayat. 2) While carrying out the aforesaid exercise, the authorities will also find ou t as to whether the petitioner also conforms to the requirement of being a resid ent of the area where the Anganwadi Centre is located. 3) In the event of coming to any adverse finding with regard to residentia l status of the private respondent No. 5 or the writ petitioner being not in co nformity with the requirement of the guidelines, they may be provided with reaso nable opportunity of being heard before the adverse findings are translated into action by appropriate orders passed in accordance with law. 4) While carrying out this exercise, the authorities shall take into accoun t the guidelines dated 31.8.07 including amendment thereof, if any, which were e ffected prior to the issuance of the advertisement dated 14.9.2009. The authorit ies will complete the entire exercise on or before 15.02.2012. The entire exercise shall be completed on or before 15.02.2012. The writ petition stands disposed of in terms of the above directions.