WP(C) 6174/2011 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE A.K. GOSWAMI Heard Mr. G.N. Sahewalla, learned senior counsel for the petitioner. Also heard Mr. D. Saikia, learned Addl. Advocate General Assam, appearing for respondent No s.3 and 4 and Mr. N.J. Dutta, learned counsel for respondent Nos 1 and 2. The petitioner, in this writ petition, assails the election process adopted purs uant to the notification dated 17/9/2011 for election of a member under Section 3 (a) of the Dentist Act, 1948, with a further prayer for a direction to the res pondent No.6, i.e, the Returning Officer, not to initiate the counting process s cheduled on 9/12/2011 and also not to declare the result. Today, at the hearing, Mr. Sahewalla, learned senior counsel submits that the Re turning Officer himself had taken note of a complaint in this regard. He has pro duced a notification dated 7/12/2011 published in the Assam Tribune, a perusal o f which indicates that the matter has been referred to the Central Government un der provision of Section 5 (Chapter-II) of the Dentist Act, 1948 and that on acc ount of the same and until a decision/direction is received from the authorities , the counting of votes to be held on 9/12/2011 under Rule 16 of the Dentist Co uncil (Election) Regulation, 1954 is postponed. In view of the aforesaid position, Mr. Sahewalla submits that there is no surviv ing cause of action for adjudication by this Court. At the same time, the learne d senior counsel submits that if and when a cause of action so arises, he may be permitted to approach this Court again. Mr. D. Saikia, learned Addl. Advocate General, Assam also echoes the submission of the learned senior counsel for the petitioner. In view of the aforesaid, this writ petition is dismissed as not pressed. Howeve r, liberty, as prayed for, is granted to approach this Court again if the cause of action so permits.