1 Serial No. 09 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 53 of 2023 Date of Decision: 15.05.2026 1. Smti. Sostomoni Koch, Wife of (L) Umanondo Koch, Resident of Nisipara, P.O. Gatjing Bazar, West Garo Hills. 2. Smti. Binoti Koch, Wife of Don Kumar, Resident of Marengpara, P.O. Haldibari, West Garo Hills. 3. Shri. London Koch, Son of Rusia Koch, Resident of Dungdunga, P.O. Gatjing Bazar, West Garo Hills. …….. Petitioners - Vs- 1. The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council represented by its Secretary Executive Committee, Tura, West Garo Hills. 2. The Chief Executive Member, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura, West Garo Hills. 3. The Deputy Chief Executive Member, I/C Land and Revenue Department, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura, West Garo Hills. 2026:MLHC:469 2 4. Jitmoni Koch. 5. Smti. Minika Koch. 6. Smti. Rumila Koch. 7. Shri. Sartik Koch. 8. Shri. Bidiram Koch. All residents of Nisinipara, P.O. Gatjing Bazar, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. ……… Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. D. Hynniewta, Adv. vice Mr. A.S. Siddiqui, Sr. Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S. Dey, SC, GHADC/R 1-3 with Ms. N. Lamare, Adv. Mr. H.L. Shangreiso, Sr. Adv. with Ms. M. Hajong, Adv. for R 4-8. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) Mr. D. Hynniewta, learned counsel for the petitioners prays that the petitioners may be allowed to withdraw this instant petition with liberty to pursue the matter, now pending before the Civil Court relating to the rights and 2026:MLHC:469 3 title of the parties over the land in question. Accordingly, on prayer so made, this petition is hereby disposed of with liberty sought for granted. Judge 2026:MLHC:469 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.05.15 19:37:25 IST