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2026 DAILYLAW 15922 (GAU)

The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission v. Ms Puchili Melo and 14 Ors

IA(C)/230/2026 · 2026-10-07

Nelson Sailo

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Page No.# 1/5 GAHC040017002026 THE GAUHATI HIGH COURT (HIGH COURT OF ASSAM, NAGALAND, MIZORAM AND ARUNACHAL PRADESH) (ITANAGAR BENCH) Case No. : IA(C)/230/2026 The Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission Itanagar, represented by its Secretary VERSUS Ms Puchili Melo and 14 Ors Daughter of Lumane Mello, resident of Singa Village, Upper Siang District, Arunachal Pradesh. 2:Ms Rinchin Dema Bapu Age: 30 Occupation : Daughter of Tsering Wanghu Bapu resident of Domkho Village PO and PS Kalaktang West Kameng District Arunachal Pradesh. 3:Ms Ainam Borang Age: 23 Occupation : Daughter of Mitom Borang resident of Tapat Village Lower Dibang Valley District Arunachal Pradesh. 4:Ms Sumbi Tabing Age: 20 Occupation : Daughter of Oni Tabing resident of Mongku Village Pasighat East Siang District Arunachal Pradesh. Page No.# 2/5 5:Wutando Melo Age: 32 Occupation : Son of Sipa Melo resident of Alinye Village Anini Dibang Valley District Arunachal Pradesh. 6:Takpe Raksak Age: 28 Occupation : Son of Late Satak Raksap resident of Darak Village PO and PS Kamba West Siang District Arunachal Pradesh. 7:Toni Ete Age: 30 Occupation : Son of Reto Ete resident of Paya Village PO and PS Aalo West Siang District Arunachal Pradesh. 8:Ms Muchi Yamung Age: 30 Occupation : Daughter Of Michi Alyu resident of P Sector Itanagar Papum Pare District Arunachal Pradesh. 9:Knagkiling Pertin Age: 31 Occupation : Son of Ootick Pertin resident of Pasighat Market North Wing Pasighat East Siang District Arunachal Pradesh. 10:Ms Iken Nyori Age: 29 Occupation : Page No.# 3/5 Daughter Of Mari Nyori resident of Rilu Village Basar Leparada District Arunachal Pradesh. 11:The State of Arunachal Pradesh Age: 0 Occupation : through the Chief Secretary Govt of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar. 12:The Chief Secretary Age: 0 Occupation : Govt of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar. 13:The Commissioner Age: 0 Occupation : Department of Education Govt of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar. 14:The Secretary Age: 0 Occupation : Department of Education Govt of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar. 15:The Director of Elementary Education Age: 0 Occupation : Govt of Arunachal Pradesh Itanagar Advocate for the Petitioner : Nani Anju, Advocate for the Respondent : Daina Tamuk, BEFORE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE NELSON SAILO Page No.# 4/5 ORDER Date : 08.10.2026 Heard Ms N. Anju, learned Standing Counsel, APPSC, for the applicant, who submits that by filing this instant application, the applicant seeks for modification of the Court’s order dated 14.09.2026 passed in WP(C) No. 425(AP)/2026, by which, the Court had directed the applicant to allow the petitioners to participate in the interview/viva voce test but directed that the result should not be declared till the next date. She submits that pursuant to the said order, the petitioners have been allowed to participate in the interview/viva voce test and therefore, the applicant may be given liberty to declare the result. She also submits that in respect of the petitioners, if the Court so finds it necessary, their results may be kept in sealed cover. Mr. D. Panging, learned Senior Counsel assisted by the Mr. D. Lona, learned counsel for the opposite party/writ petitioners submits that he has no objection to the application submitted by the APPSC. Accordingly, the order dated 14.09.2026 is hereby recalled insofar as the declaration of the result is concerned. In the other words, the APPSC is allowed to declare the result of the interview/viva voce test of Trained Graduate Teacher, Secondary Level. It is further provided that, in the event if it is found that the petitioners have qualified in the interview/viva voce test, their appointments shall be kept in abeyance for the reason that accordingly to the applicant/department concerned, they are not eligible to participate in Page No.# 5/5 the selection process. However, the same would be subject to the final outcome of the writ petition. The interlocutory application stands disposed of. JUDGE Comparing Assistant Digitally signed by TAGE BUNYI Date: 2026.10.08 18:02:25 +05'30'