Serial No. 03-16 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 352 of 2020 with WP(C) No. 408 of 2021 WP(C) No. 409 of 2021 WP(C) No. 410 of 2021 WP(C) No. 411 of 2021 WP(C) No. 418 of 2021 WP(C) No. 419 of 2021 WP(C) No. 420 of 2021 WP(C) No. 430 of 2021 WP(C) No. 32 of 2022 WP(C) No. 451 of 2022 WP(C) No. 490 of 2018 WP(C) No. 27 of 2019 WP(C) No. 563 of 2019 Date of Order: 22.04.2026 In WP(C) No.352 of 2020 1. Shri. Anup M. Sangma 2. Pebian P. Marak 3. Smti. Rossetty P. Marak 4. Neriush P. Marak 5. Benaya P. Marak 6. Ashima M. Sangma 7. Singran Marak 8. Bemoni M. Sangma 9. Kakothy M. Sangma 10. Dorot Marak, 11. Benaya P. Marak 12. Niwel M. Sangma 13. Prodip Hajong 14. Promilla Ch. Sangma 15. Borsila Sangma 16. Salman Ch. Sangma 17. Wenbilla Ch. Marak 18. Ena Ch. Momin 19. Lahin M. Marak 20. Tena Ch. Momin 21. Silme M. Sangma 22. Panchi M. Sangma 2026:MLHC:375 23. Rapolish Ch. Marak 24. Anjaya M. Sangma 25. Nada N. Marak 26. Hoballi N. Marak 27. Sormilla N. Marak 28. Sobin Sangma 29. Madona N. Marak 30. Shashi N. Marak 31. Smti. Silche M. Sangma 32. Smti. Selora R. Marak 33. Jengkin P. Marak 34. Abiran Hajong 35. Verdajene R. Marak 36. Pranesh Koch 37. Smti. Sumitra Koch 38. Winstone M. Sangma 39. Sukla M. Marak 40. Naish M. Sangma 41. Smyrna M. Marak 42. Bright Willar M. Marak 43. Pritty M. Marak 44. Eluvina M. Marak 45. Sonjoy M. Marak 46. Lamek P. Marak 47. Bonthi M. Sangma 48. Godadhar Koch 49. Maminni Ch. Marak 50. Senoli Marak 51. Premika Sangma 52. Lotchin M. Marak 53. Bestotine M. Marak 54. Bonseng Ch. Marak 55. Madtabi Koch 56. Pulu Koch 57. Lopsat R. Marak 58. Brenjalish Sangma 59. Alnon M. Sangma 60. Chancheng M. Sangma 61. Nosing Sangma 62. Dingse Sangma 63. Wellayday 64. Milnera M. Sangma 65. Preditha A. Sangma 66. Jimi A. Sangma 67. Samuel Sangma 2026:MLHC:375 68. RuthillaR. Marak 69. Henderson Marak 70. Merijah Marak 71. Subash Koch 72. Goiring Ch. Momin 73. Singnon M. Marak 74. Binon M. Marak 75. Jingnon M. Marak 76. Pitherson Sangma 77. Sing Marak 78. Kukita Koch 79. Ajay R. Marak All Resident of Gasuapara, P.O &P. S Gasuapara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 80. Robina Sangma 81. Cheleana Sangma 82. Sueng Marak 83. Jino Sangma 84. Dilchang M. Sangma 85. Chomison J. Sangma 86. Whillbirth Sangma 87. Julitha A. Sangma 88. Wome Sangma 89. Serilla A. Sangma 90. Hebilla A. Sangma 91. Parilla A. Sangma 92. Sarbilla A. Sangma 93. Rina Sangma 94. Enchilla A. Sangma 95. Solman Ch. Marak 96. Prottila Ch. Marak 97. Jopilla Ch. Marak 98. Biplap M. Sangma 99. Josina Ch. Marak 100. Lorensh Ch. Marak 101. Sandey A. Sangma 102. Tangsil A. Sangma 103. Sitha A. Sangma 104. Trister M. Sangma 105. Jasintha R. Marak 106. Nosilchi R. Marak 107. Salekchi R. Marak 108. Dhoneswar Hajong 2026:MLHC:375 109. Tresilda D. Sangma 110. Alberth Marak 111. Wellojina D. Sangma 112. Mopison D. Sangma 113. Tusit D. Momin 114. Harmesh Ch. Momin 115. Silgimchi Ch. Marak 116. Monilla Sangma 117. Pitol A. Sangma 118. Gobinath Sangma 119. Bijolia Koch All resident of Gandibor, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 120. Sumoti Marak 121. Basonti Marak 122. Anamika Marak 123. Barnath Marak 124. Lukash Marak 125. Borol Sangma 126. Sudin Koch All resident of Gobrakura, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 127. Mingan D. Sangma R/o. Rongsepgri, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 128. Menthu Ch. Momin 129. Probellas Marak 130. Smti. Sencilla M. Marak All resident of Rongsigre, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. Additional Chief Secretary I/C Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management, Shillong. 2026:MLHC:375 4. The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), South Garo Hills Ampati, Meghalaya. 5. Union of India represented by Home Secretary, Ministry of (Home) Affairs Government of India, New Delhi. 6. Joint secretary, Border Management Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg NDCC building New Delhi-110001. 7. Director (BM.III) Ministry of New Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg New Delhi-110001. 8. Secretary General, Border Management Department, Ministry of (Home) Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. 9. Chief General Manager (Engg) National Border Construction Company (India) Limited (NBCC), SPG-Ner, NBCC House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-701000, Assam. 10. General Manager, National Border Construction Company (NBCC) Hawakhana, Tura west Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 11. Project Executive (Civil) National Border Construction Company, (NBCC) House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, guwahati-701000, Assam. 12. Project Manager (C) National Border Construction (NBCC), Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 13. Deputy General Manager (P) NBCC (India) Limited IBB FencingWorks House No. LKT002 Lumkut Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 14. Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi. 15. Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Mawpat, Shillong, Meghalaya. …..Respondents In WP(C) No.408 of 2021 1. Smti Mimi S Marak D/o Shri Washington Marak R/o Rasnagre Village, 2026:MLHC:375 South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 2. Shri Boril Ch Sangma S/o Shri (Lt) Blendro R Marak R/o Rasnagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 3. Smti Havilla D Sangma D/o Shri Nengjon Sangma R/o Rasnagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 4. Smti Senomica D Sangma D/o Shri Boril Ch Sangma R/o Rasnagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt.of India, New Delhi. 2. The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKTO02, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 4. The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. 5. The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenu & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 6. The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong. Meghalaya. 7. The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya. …..Respondents 2026:MLHC:375 In WP(C) No.409 of 2021 1. Shri Romen Sangma, S/o (L) Metrona Marak, R/o 79 Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. Shri Romit Sangma, S/o Shri Parish Marak, R/o 36 Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. Smti Henalina D Sangma alias Emalina, D/o Shri Thomas D Sangma, R/o Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 4.Smti Jubola Hajong. D/o Shri Darendro Hajong. R/o Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 5.The Arapara Baptist Church, Represented by its Secretary Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. ..... Petitioners -VERSUS- 1.Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary to the Govt.of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt.of India, New Delhi. 2.The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKTO02, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3.The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 4.The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. 5.The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, 2026:MLHC:375 Shillong, Meghalaya. 6.The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong. Meghalaya. 7.The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya. …..Respondents In WP(C) No.410 of 2021 1. Smti Monjila N Marak D/o Jimison A Sangma R/o Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 2.Shri Harun N Marak S/o Lt. Medol M Marak R/o 15, Rongchekgre South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 3.Smti Celine A Sangma D/o Shri Henry R Marak R/o 47 RC Mission Compound, Baghmara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. Smti Grebilla N Marak D/o Amdresh D Shira R/o HNo. 59, Kongkhona Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 5.Shri Temang N Marak S/o Jemison A Sangma R/o Hno.91, Kongkhona Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 6.Shri Senggrik N Marak S/o Lt. Jimmison A Sangma R/o Hno.91, Kongkhona Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 7.Smti Baylow N Marak W/o Jimison Sangma R/o Hno.91, Kongkhona Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 2026:MLHC:375 8.Smti Saira A Sangma W/o Probin S Sangma R/o Hno. 89, Kongkhona Jongkol, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 9.Smti Tenatchi N Marak D/o Jimison A Sangma R/o H.No.91, Kongkhona, Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 2. The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 4. The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya. 5. The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya. 6. The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 7. The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya. …..Respondents In WP(C) No.411 of 2021 1. Smti Bibila Ch Sangma W/o Pidrash B Marak R/o 44 Dasanggre, Rangchikipgre South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 2. Shri Belindro Marak 2026:MLHC:375 S/o Shri Lt. Noronjina Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 3. Shri Gelen Marak S/o Shri Prodias R Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 4. Shri Prodias Marak S/o Late Singa Sangma R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 5. Shri Winterson Marak S/o Late Sauja Sangma R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 6. Smti Miristina D Shira D/o Shri Winterson Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 7. Smti Aibish D Shira D/o Shri Winterson Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 8. Shri Wiseman D Shira S/o Shri Winterson Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 9. Shri Piderash B Marak alias Pidresh Marak S/o Lt. Dingreng Sangma R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 10.Shri Pritiush Sangma S/o Watchalish R Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 11.Smti Marcilla Ch Sangma D/o Shri Piderash B Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 2026:MLHC:375 12.Smti Nargish Ch Sangma D/o Lt. Rikra Marak R/o Dassanggre Village South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 2. The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 4. The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya. 5. The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya. 6. The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 7. The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya. …..Respondents In WP(C) No.418 of 2021 1. Smti Tellina Ch Marak alias Telina Marak W/o (L) Clement Sangma R/o 1, Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. Smti Salme Ch Marak, D/o (L) Jallo D Sangma, R/o 1, Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. Shri Namseng Ch Marak, 2026:MLHC:375 S/o (L) Jalo D Sangma, R/o 1, Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. Smti Torila Sangma D/o Late Ento Marak R/o 6, Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 5. Smti Suchona M Sangma D/o Andresh Marak R/o 13, Bedolboi, Baghmara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 6. Smti Sabina M Sangma D/o Krishna B Marak R/o. H No.51, Jadigittim South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 7. Smti Sumona M Sangma D/o Andresh B Marak R/o 20, Bedolboi, South Garo Hills District Meghalaya 8. Smti Rebina Sangma D/o Matius Momin R/o 12, Bedolboi South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 2. The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 4. The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya. 2026:MLHC:375 5. The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya. 6. The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 7. The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya. …..Respondents In WP(C) No.419 of 2021 1. Smti Sengme Ch Marak D/o Biren M Sangma, R/o H/No. 7, Dabram, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 2.Shri Birendro M Sangma S/o Sajiaram R Marak R/o H/No. 7, Dabram, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 3.Smti Nickrish Marak S/o Dingjon Sangma R/o 21, Dobogre, Dabram South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 4.Smti Suntila Ch Marak D/o Diren R Sangma R/o H/No. 7, Dabram, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 5.Smti Srimajoythy R Marak D/o Lt. Probinson N Sangma R/o 52, Dabram, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 6.Shri Klang A Sangma S/o Tita Marak R/o 13, Bedolboi, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 7.Smti Kristina Marak D/o Trahon Marak R/o 54, Dabram South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 2026:MLHC:375 8.Smti Kerina R Marak D/o Lingthon M Marak R/o H/No. 74 Arapara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 9.Smti Ushadevi R Marak D/o Bilson M Sangma R/o HNo. 54, Dabram South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 10.Smti Malme G Momin D/o Haron S Sangma R/o 44, Dabram South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 2. The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 4. The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya. 5. The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya. 6. The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 7. The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya. …..Respondents In WP(C) No.420 of 2021 2026:MLHC:375 1. Smti Gretilla B Marak alias Gretila B Marak W/o Pollinchan G Momin, R/o Netri Village South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 2.Smti Lusia B Marak D/o (L) Sparson Ch Marak, R/o 15 Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 2. The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 4. The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya. 5. The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya. 6. The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 7. The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya. …..Respondents In WP(C) No.430 of 2021 1. Smti Rupani Arengh alias Rupa Arengh D/o Shri Joba Marak R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 2.Shri Walton Marak 2026:MLHC:375 W/o Shri Rohit Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 3.Smti Herila Arengh W/o Shri Nikudimus Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 4.Smti Ella R Sangma D/o Shri (Lt) Modinath D Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 5.Smti Premita Sangma alias Premitha Sangma D/o Shri Molme Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 6.Smti Grenpilla Sangma alias Grenpilla Ch Sangma W/o Shri Binoy Arengh R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 7.Smti Badina Ch Sangma D/o Shri Binoy Arengh R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 8.Smti Pisulina Sangma W/o Shri Jerimia Marak R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 9.Shri Bathchand Ch Sangma S/o Shri Binoy Arengma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 10.Shri Rohaldi Sangma S/o Lt. Bajansing Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 11.Smti Senita Marak alias Senitha Marak W/o Shri Lin Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, 2026:MLHC:375 South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 12.Shri Luls Marak S/o Shri Lin Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 13.Smti Kerina Sangma W/o Shri Portin Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 14.Shri Portin Sangma alias Portin Momin S/o Shri Ella Marak R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 15.Smt Jodina Sangma alias Jodina D Sangma W/o Subil Shira R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 16.Shri Wilder Ch Sangma alias Wilder Sangma S/o Shri Henno Ch Marak R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 17.Smti Jinna Ch Sangma alias Jina Sangma D/o Shri Henno Ch Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 2. The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Chief Managing Director (CMD), 2026:MLHC:375 NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. 4. The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya. 5. The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya. 6. The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 7. The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya. …..Respondents In WP(C) No.32 of 2022 1. Smti. Murthybina n. Sangma w/o Hillstar D. Marak, R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 2.Smt. Luida N. Sangma R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 3.Smti. Kobita N. Sangma, R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya, 4.Smti. Sobita N. Sangma, R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 5.Smti.Sudanto Banai, R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya .....Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong. 2026:MLHC:375 2. Additional Chief Secretary I/C Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management, Shillong. 4. The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), South Garo Hills Ampati, Meghalaya. 5. Union of India represented by Home Secretary, Ministry of (Home) Affairs Government of India, New Delhi. 6. Joint secretary, Border Management Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg NDCC building New Delhi-110001. 7. Director (BM.III) Ministry of New Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg New Delhi-110001. 8. Secretary General, Border Management Department, Ministry of (Home) Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. 9. Chief General Manager (Engg) National Border Construction Company (India) Limited (NBCC), SPG-Ner, NBCC House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-701000, Assam. 10. General Manager, National Border Construction Company (NBCC) Hawakhana, Tura west Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 11. Project Executive (Civil) National Border Construction Company, (NBCC) House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, guwahati-701000, Assam. 12. Project Manager (C) National Border Construction (NBCC), Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 13. Deputy General Manager (P) NBCC (India) Limited IBB FencingWorks House No. LKT002 Lumkut Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 14. Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi. 15. Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Mawpat, Shillong, Meghalaya. …..Respondents 2026:MLHC:375 In WP(C) No.451 of 2022 1. Shri. Justin D. Sangma S/o Shri. Polison R. Marak R/o Nagrajora P.O & P.S Gasuapara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 2. Shri. Khanu Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 3. Smt. Pottila Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 4. Smti. Tresilla M. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 5. Smti. Pittilla K. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills Baghmara 6. Shri. Winfill D. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 7. Smt. Lebika S. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 8. Smt. Medini S. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 9. Smt.Simjini S. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 10. Smt. Mimal S. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 11. Smt. Grecie Deora K. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 12. Smt. Tomony M., Sangma 2026:MLHC:375 R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 13. Shri. Darwin K. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 14. Smti. Sellina R. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 15. Smt. Amelia R. Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara, 16. Shri. Zeprin Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 17. Shri. Willish T. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 18. Smt. Prishmilla R. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 19. Shri. Sareng Ch. Momin R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 20. Smt. Pryangka R. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 21. Smt. Sunitha R. Marak R/o Jatrakona, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 22. Shri. Terendra Reang R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 23. Smt. Lika R. Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 24. Smt. Tangline Ch. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 2026:MLHC:375 25. Shri. Samgar R. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara 26. Shri. Wanring t. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 27. Smt. Pebinna Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara 28. Shri. Enush Ch. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. Additional Chief Secretary I/C Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management, Shillong. 4. The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), South Garo Hills Ampati, Meghalaya. 5. Union of India represented by Home Secretary, Ministry of (Home) Affairs Government of India, New Delhi. 6. Joint secretary, Border Management Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg NDCC building New Delhi-110001. 7. Director (BM.III) Ministry of New Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg New Delhi-110001. 8. Secretary General, Border Management Department, Ministry of (Home) Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. 9. Chief General Manager (Engg) National Border Construction Company (India) Limited (NBCC), SPG-Ner, NBCC House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-701000, Assam. 2026:MLHC:375 10. General Manager, National Border Construction Company (NBCC) Hawakhana, Tura west Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 11. Project Executive (Civil) National Border Construction Company, (NBCC) House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, guwahati-701000, Assam. 12. Project Manager (C) National Border Construction (NBCC), Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 13. Deputy General Manager (P) NBCC (India) Limited IBB FencingWorks House No. LKT002 Lumkut Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 14. Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi. 15. Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Mawpat, Shillong, Meghalaya. …..Respondents In WP(C) No.490 of 2018 1. Shri Gregory N. Marak 2. Smt. Saira A. Sangma 3. Smt. Epdaline R. Marak 4. Shri Tuntun R. Marak 5. Smt Tisbe A. Sangma 6. Shri Dilpot A. Sangma 7. Smt Celline A. Sangma 8. Shri Harun N. Marak 9. Smt Baylow N. Marak 10. Shri Senggrik N. Marak 11. Shri Nolman M. Sangma 12. Smt Maloty S. Marak 13. Smt Elijabeth S. Marak 14. Smt Lehony N. Marak 15. Smt Monjilla N. Marak 16. Smt Saira A. Sangma 17. Shri Sengchang A. Sangma 18. Smt Rikmitchi A. Sangma 19. Smt Noselline N. Marak 20. Shri Sengbirth N. Marak 21. Smt Balnangdosime N. Marak 22. Shri Tengsrang N. Marak 23. Smt Cicilia S. Marak 2026:MLHC:375 24. Smt Pullani S. Marak 25. Smt Nosilla S. Marak 26. Smt Algina R. Marak 27. Shri Sengkal S. Marak 28. Shri Tippo R. Marak 29. Shri Medina S. Marak 30. Shri Sadina R. Marak 31. Smt Pullanni S. Marak 32. Smt Dimse N. Marak 33. Smt Grebilla N. Marak 34. Smt Sepalin N. Marak 35. Smt Quiline S. Marak 36. Smt Monika S. Marak 37. Smt Jasuna S. Marak 38. Shri Chengsan S. Marak 39. Smt Monalisa K. Sangma 40. Shri. Samson N. Marak 41. Shri Temeng G. Momin 42. Smt Barony N. Marak 43. Shri Diliram R. Sangma 44. Smt Nenilla R. Marak 45. Krischilla N. Marak 46. Rupsing R. Marak 47. Julliana S. Marak 48. Senila M. Sangma 49. Rejina A. Sangma 50. Jehani D. Shira 51. Walman D. Shira 52. Shri Sengstar M. Marak 53. Shri Johny Ch. Marak 54. Smt Komila R. Marak 55. Smt Salmilla Ch. Marak 56. Smt Kansai Ch. Marak 57. Smt Tanchina Ch. Marak 58. Smt Peolish Ch. Marak 59. Shri Rongseng N. Marak 60. Shri Najitha Ch. Marak 61. Smt Muktha Ch. Marak 62. Shri Mirah N. Sangma 63. Smt Isarabell P. Marak 64. Smt Anitha Sangma 65. Smt Demeri Sangma 66. Smt Menika Marak 67. Smt Lernika N. Marak 68. Smt Diana N. Marak 2026:MLHC:375 69. Smt Gelerina N. Mar 70. Smt Debora Ch. Mar- 71. Smt Jenimen R. Mara 72. Smt Aibina Sangma 73. Smt Tengmera T. Sangma 74. Smt Binamerry T. Sangma 75. Smt Tematchi N. Marak 76. Smt Josphin N. Marak 77. Shri Tenang N. Marak 78. Shri Starson D. Marak 79. Smt Chaya. Momin 80. Smt Onila M. Sangma 81. Smt Alphonish D. Sangma 82. Smt Benalish Marak 83. Smt Rina M. Sangma 84. Smt Lerida N. Marak 85. Shri Johtuna N. Marak 86. Smt Probilla N. Marak 87. Smt Bibana M. Sangma 88. Smt Sillon A. Sangma 89. Smt Dimserani A. Sangma 90. Shri Sengkil Momin 91. Smt Krischilla N. Marak 92. Smt Tengchi N. Marak 93. Smt Isabel R. Marak 94. Smt Crejishbell N. Marak 95. Smt Ludhina N. Marak 96. Shri Williston N. Marak 97. Smt Valentina D. Sangma 98. Shri Nirmol R. Marak 99. Smt Grenbila N. Marak 100. Smt Mayadevi S. Marak 101. Shri Sillon A. Sangma 102. Smt Nosilchi A. Sangma All are the resident of Jongkol village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 103. Smt Sengme R. Marak 104. Shri Ropseng R. Marak 105. Smt Mukta R. Marak 106. Shri Bathseng R. Marak 107. Shri Sunil R. Marak 108. Shri Gaurap Marak 109. Shri Poulish S. Sangma 110. Shri. Sunil R. Marak 111. Smt Hobila D. Marak 2026:MLHC:375 112. Smt Batje R. Marak 113. Shri Nikalson D. Marak 114. Smt Hebina M. Sangma 115. Smt Supola R Marak 116. Shri Josep B Marak 117. Shri Romit R Sangma 118. Smt Premika M Sarngma 119. Smt Gisil M Sangma 120. Smt Perosh M Sangma 121. Smt Chotaimuni N Marak 122. Smt Gresalline R Marak 123. Smt Bonsing M Sangma 124. Smt Asmina N Marak 125. Smt Panseng N Marak 126. Shri Daldijaine K Sangma 127. Shri Contrasy S Marak 128. Smt Pithila M Sangma 129. Shri Benetha Areng 130. Smt Silinda D Marak 131. Smt Ranila D Marak 132. Shri Romen K Sangma 133. Shri Rikrak Momin 134. Shri Sengran N Sangma 135. Shri Carl Tengsu S Marak 136. Smt Fatima S Marak 137. Smt Barnity S Marak 138. Smt Aparna S Marak 139. Smt Serena S Marak 140. Smt Sikme S Marak 141. Smt Diana M Sangma 142. Shri Beckuver S Marak 143. Smt Memarish S Marak 144. Smt Norse Ch Marak 145. Shri Mindash R Marak 146. Smt Surai M Sangma 147. Smt Kamini M Sangma 148. Smt Eley M Sangma 149. Secretary, President Baptish Church 150. Smt Marcilline R Marak 151. Shri Binoy Hajong 152. Shri Sukumar Hajong 153. Smt Julia S Marak 154. Shri Nikseng Sangma 155. Shri Raiana R Sangma 156. Smt Enalina D Sangma 2026:MLHC:375 157. Smt Nareng R Marak 158. Smt Jubala Hajong 159. Shri Robin Hajong 160. Smt Simchi R Marak 161. Smt Nikme R Marak 162. Smt Prapulla Hajong 163. Smt Jobina D Sangma 164. Shri Opendro Hajong 165. Shri Balika M Sangma 166. Smti Songje M Sarngma 167. Smt Sara M Sangma 168. Smt Enabel P Marak 169. Smt Isarabel P Marak 170. Smt Chaya P Marak 171. Smt Maya P Marak 172. Shri Namson W Momin 173. Smt Rebaini M Sangma 174. Smt Purilla A Sangma 175. Shri Subol Hajong 176. Buthar Sangma 177. Smt Merarahana D Marak 178. Smt Lellabothy D Marak 179. Smt Mira D Marak 180. Smt Tublish D Shira 181. Smt Preabala R Marak 182. Smt Grenish P Marak 183. Smt Suleka Hajong All are the resident of Arapara Village South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 184. WildeshR Marak 185. Sinda M Sangma 186. Jehosh M Sangma 187. Bingstar Ch Marak 188. Ballienish M Sangma 189. Pebolina M Sangma 190. MalmeG Momin 191. Berilla M Sangma 192. Benjamin Ch Sangma 193. Shri George P Marak 194. Smt Makdalin Ch Sangma 195. Anjila Ch Sangma 196. Sebila Ch Sangma 197. AugustinR Marak 198. Zaanjibar M Marak 199. Nicholas Sangma 2026:MLHC:375 200. Senduri M Sangma 201. Shira R Marak 202. Jetem T Sangma 203. Nose T Sangma 204. Dimse T Sangma 205. Lok R Marak 206. Killing Marak 207. Sonju D Sangma 208. Esterlin N Sangma 209. Sellitha M Sangma 210. Ontilla B Marak 211. Nikit Ch Marak 212. Tengkira A Sangma 213. Chamaktha A Sarngma 214. Samina A Sangma 215. Wallen D Shira 216. Cockstan R Marak 217. Kilmeth R Marak 218. Nicky B Marak 219. Eny P Marak 220. Pullina B Marak 221. Shri. Ranggira R. Sangma 222. Shri. Crossbell N. Sangma 223. Smti. Shadina Ch. Sangma 224. Smti. Lolindha Ch. Sangma 225. Shri. Winder Sangma 226. Shri. Anthony G. Momin 227. Shri. Dillip B. Marak (Nokma) 228. Smti. Starinna N. Marak 229. Shri. Indrocent N. Marak 230. Smti. Berajit A. Sangma 231. Smti. Chiro A. Sarngma 232. Smti. Mathila B. Marak 233. Smti. Binal B. Marak 234. Shri. Napsing R. Marak 235. Smti. Pollina B. Marak 236. Shri. Weljash S. Marak 237. Smti. Sengkey Ch. Sangma 238. Smti. Gremish P. Marak 239. Shri. Rupseng R. Marak All are the resident of Dabram Village South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 240. Smt Sharona N Marak 241. Smt Rewena R Sangma 242. Smt Hemiforty P Marak 2026:MLHC:375 243. Smt Senoritha D Sangma 244. Smt Sohana P. Marak 245. Shri Jacole M. Sangma 246. Shri Kanti M. Sangma 247. Shri Marthiush N. Marak 248. Smt Sahira D Shira 249. Shri Rikrak G Momin 250. Smt Diana M Sangma 251. Smt Talita S Marak 252. Shri Bongjim M Sangma 253. Smt Proty A Sangma 254. Smt Nogitha M Sangma 255. Smt Tengre S Marak 256. Shri Nearson Ch Sangma 257. Shri Sooharto R Sangma 258. Shri Brellian D. Sangma 259. Shri Tokyo R. Marak 260. Smt Rosni D. Shira 261. Smt Sentula D. Shira 262. Shri Belonish D. Shira 263. Shri Denilla D. Shira 264. Shri Puiman D Shira 265. Shri Prodeep D Marak 266. Smt Esani D. Shira 267. Shri Necknesh R. Marak 268. Smt Juni N. Marak 269. Smt Learim D. Shera 270. Shri Nirmol R. Marak 271. Smt Tanora N. Sangma 272. Shri Sengkat D. Shira 273. Shri Daldijainie K. Sangma 274. Smt Lekitha Ch Sangma 275. Shri Penjish Ch Sangma 276. Smt Sewella Ch Sangma 277. Smt Eraritha Ch Sangma 278. Smt Esaline S Sangma 279. Smt Reheli D Shira 280. Smt Isharina R Marak 281. Smt Tina S Marak 282. Smt Stilla Ch Marak 283. Smt Julian D Marak 284. Shri Dowson S Marak 285. Smt Senda G Momin 286. Shri Sengsang S. Marak 287. Shri BetjoR. Marak 2026:MLHC:375 288. Shri Sengchang S. Marak 289. Smt Rosemery R. Marak 290. Shri Billion D. Sangma 291. Smt Laila R. Marak 292. Shri Cusmir M. Sangma 293. Shri Ronju R. Marak 294. Smt Siljona S. Sangma 295. Shri Million M. Marak 296. Shri Bendang M. Marak 297. Smt Domoti D. Shira 298. Smt Sandila D. Shira 299. Smt Poboty D Shira 300. Smt Olleothy D Shira 301. Smt Sindarina R Marak 302. Shri Belthias M Marak 303. Smt Hollina D Shira 304. Smt Thayana R Marak 305. Smt Rina R Marak 306. Smt Mina R Marak 307. Smt Rekha R Sangma 308. Smt Sented Momin 309. Shri Edward Sangma 310. Smt Sopna R Sangma 311. Shri Crus R Marak 312. Shri Balthachina Momin 313. Smt Rokkime M Sangma 314. Smt Bety D Sangma 315. Shri Bidansing D Sangma 316. Smt Grikchi D Sangma 317. Smt Delitha D Sangma 318. R. C. Secretary Church 319. Smt Salme R Marak 320. Smt Senoritha D Sangma 321. Smt Rewena R Sangma 322. Shri Manseng R Marak 323. Smt Senoritha D Sangma 324. Smt Drucilla M Sarngma 325. Smt Rutchilla D Sangma 326. Smt Gisilchi P Marak 327. Shri Mejoline S Marak All are the resident of Wagerik Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 328. Smt Emy P Marak 329. Smt Mithna N Marak 330. Shri Kinseng N Marak 2026:MLHC:375 331. Smt Lusitha Marak 332. Smt Alma N Marak 333. Smt Grenkilla Marak 334. Smt Kalina A Sangma 335. Smt Anjana D Shira 336. Shri Perington D Sangma 337. Smt Sterina D Shira 338. Smt Mecksina D Shira 339. Smt Rikmitchi D Shira 340. Smt Silmnitchi D Shira 341. Smt Nirish D Shira 342. Smt Tangme D Shira 343. Shri Bigin DS 344. Smt Srimchi M Sarngma 345. Smt Eujini N Marak 346. Smt Alma N Maralk 347. Smt Marbina N Marak 348. Smt Galnish N Marak 349. Smt Lainish M Marak 350. Smt Nokoni N Marak 351. Smt Marnitha N Marak 352. Shri Marngan N Marak 353. Shri Salkam N Marak 354. Smt Puinchi N Marak 355. Shri Santy N Marak 356. Smt Tuluni N Marak 357. Smt Tija N Marak 358. Shri Babul R Marak 359. Smt Victorya Marak All are the resident of Makkilkol Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya …..Petitioners -VERSUS- 1. State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. Additional Chief Secretary I/C Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management, Shillong. 4. The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), South Garo Hills Ampati, Meghalaya. 2026:MLHC:375 5. Union of India represented by Home Secretary, Ministry of (Home) Affairs Government of India, New Delhi. 6. Joint secretary, Border Management Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg NDCC building New Delhi-110001. 7. Director (BM.III) Ministry of New Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg New Delhi-110001. 8. Secretary General, Border Management Department, Ministry of (Home) Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi. 9. Chief General Manager (Engg) National Border Construction Company (India) Limited (NBCC), SPG-Ner, NBCC House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-701000, Assam. 10. General Manager, National Border Construction Company (NBCC) Hawakhana, Tura west Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 11. Project Executive (Civil) National Border Construction Company, (NBCC) House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, guwahati-701000, Assam. 12. Project Manager (C) National Border Construction (NBCC), Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 13. Deputy General Manager (P) NBCC (India) Limited IBB FencingWorks House No. LKT002 Lumkut Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya. 14. Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi. 15. Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Mawpat, Shillong, Meghalaya. …..Respondents 2026:MLHC:375 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: In WP(C) No. 352 of 2020 WP(C) No. 451 of 2022 WP(C) No. 27 of 2019 For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. P.T. Sangma, Adv. Mr. S.A. Sheikh, Adv For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA (R: 1-4) Mr. P.R. Paske, Adv (R:9-13) Ms. R. Fancon, Adv vice Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI (R:5-8, 14&15) In WP(C) No. 408 of 2021 WP(C) No. 409 of 2021 WP(C) No. 410 of 2021 WP(C) No. 411 of 2021 WP(C) No. 418 of 2021 WP(C) No. 419 of 2021 WP(C) No. 420 of 2021 WP(C) No. 430 of 2021 WP(C) No. 32 of 2022 For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) :Mr. S. Deb, Adv Mr. P.T. Sangma, Adv For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA (R: 1-4) Mr. P.R. Paske, Adv (R:9-13) Ms. R. Fancon, Adv vice Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI (R:5-8, 14&15) In WP(C) No. 490 of 2018 For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) :Mr. W. Khongsni, Adv.vice Mr. H.L. Shangreiso, Sr.Adv 2026:MLHC:375 For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA (R: 1-4) Mr. P.R. Paske, Adv (R:9-13) Ms. R. Fancon, Adv vice Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI (R:5-8, 14&15) In WP(C) No. 563 of 2019 For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) :Mr. S.A. Sheikh, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA (For R 1-4) Ms. R. Fancon, Adv vice Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI(For R 5-7) Mr. P.R. Paske, Adv (R:8-9) (ORAL) It is submitted by the learned AAG appearing for the State- respondents that insofar as WP(C) No.352 of 2020, WP(C) No.408 of 2021, WP(C) No.409 of 2021, WP(C) No.410 of 2021, WP(C) No.411 of 2021, WP(C) No.418 of 2021, WP(C) No.419 of 2021, WP(C) No.420 of 2021, WP(C) No.430 of 2021, WP(C) No.32 of 2022, WP(C) No.451 of 2022 and WP(C) No.490 of 2018 are concerned, the land acquisition proceedings have been initiated and are currently in the stage of public hearing with regard to preliminary notification. He submits that the proceedings in these cases will be completed as soon as the necessary legal formalities are observed. The submission advanced by the learned AAG has not been disputed by the learned counsels appearing for the petitioners. On consideration of the submission made by the learned AAG, all the above-mentioned writ petitions are hereby disposed of. It is expected that the land acquisition proceedings in the above cases will be completed at the earliest in terms of the related provision of law. Insofar as the WP(C) No.27 of 2019 and WP(C) No.563 of 2019 are concerned, there appears to be a communication gap between the Union and 2026:MLHC:375 the State with regard to the initiation of the land acquisition proceedings. The aforesaid writ petitions, therefore, shall stand segregated from the rest and be listed after 2 (two) weeks to enable the learned DSGI appearing for the Union to obtain necessary instruction. Judge Meghalaya 22.04.2026 “Shrity,PS” 2026:MLHC:375 Digitally signed by SHRITY CH MOMIN Date: 2026.04.22 17:21:25 IST