1 Serial No. 09 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)] No. 26 of 2023 in 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. 4. Jitmoni Koch. 2026:MLHC:469 2 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) In view of the judgment and order dated 15.05.2026 passed in WP(C) No. 53 of 2023, this Misc. Case also stands disposed of. Judge 2026:MLHC:469 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2026.05.15 19:38:35 IST