1 Serial No. 10 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 225 of 2023 Date of Decision: 22.07.2026 1. Shri. Pranstarmi Lamare S/o - Smti. E. Lamare R/o – Nongthymmai Pohktieh, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya-793014. 2. Shri. Shiningstar Kharryngki S/o-Smti. I. Kharryngki R/o- Mawlai, Nongkwar East, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- 793017. 3. Shri. Ricofermi Kshiar S/o-Shri. Joyningstar Kharsyntiew R/o - 52 Sadew, Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- 793009. 4. Shri. Nangsan R Kharshandi S/o- Shri. E. Rynjah C/o- Shimtimon Kharshandi, Saiden Mawdaron, Sohlaitthymmai, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya – 793102. 5. Shri. Fairdy B Kharsahnoh S/o- Shri. B. Tron R/o- HN-129, Nongumlong, Upper Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya – 793005. 6. Smti. Diamond Ryndong S/o- (L) P. Warlarpih R/o- 43, Near JJ Cable, Umpling Dong Umbah, Rynjah, Shillong, East Khasi, Meghalaya-793006. 7. Shri. Nickystar Nongrang S/o- (L) D. Kurbah R/o- Near Presbetarian Church, Umsaw, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-793121. 8. Shri. Bankerlang Synrem S/o- Smti. S. Synrem R/o- Laitkynsew, Laitkor, P.O.- Mawkdok, Shillong, 2026:MLHC:747 2 East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya-793111. 9. Shri. Banteilang Lyngdoh, S/o Shri. R. Wankhar R/o 12, Pomlum, Pomlum, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya- 793009. 10. Shri. Rejoystar Mawlong S/o. Shri. W. Kurbah R/o Krang Village, East Khasi Hills District, Pin Code - 793121, Meghalaya. …Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Meghalaya. 2. The Additional Deputy Commissioner, I/C Pynursla Civil Sub-Division, East Khasi Hills District, Pynursla, Meghalaya. 3. The Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), East Khasi Hills District, Pynursla, Meghalaya. 4. The Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya. 5. The Officer-in Charge, Pynursla Police Station, East Khasi Hills District, Pynursla, Meghalaya. 6. The Divisional Forest Officer, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya. 7. Riwar Mihngi Exporter & Miners Association, Represented by its General Secretary, Urksew-Wahpathaw, Pynursla, Shillong – 793110. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : None For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA 2026:MLHC:747 3 i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No ORDER (ORAL) Mr. N.D. Chullai, learned AAG has submitted that since 26th September, 2025 the petitioners have failed to appear before this Court in spite of several notices being issued in this regard. It is prayed that necessary orders may be passed. This Court has considered the submission made and has also perused the office record which shows that vide communication dated 18.05.2026 the Senior Superintendent of Post Offices, Shillong has communicated to the Deputy Registrar, High Court of Meghalaya indicating therein that the notice issued upon the petitioner Shri. Nickystar Nongrang was delivered on 27.04.2026 and duly received by his aunt. Accordingly, this Court being convinced of the fact that notice has been received by all the petitioners herein and since they have failed to appear before this Court, this petition is hereby dismissed for default. Petition disposed of accordingly. Judge Meghalaya 22.07.2026 “Tiprilynti–PS” 2026:MLHC:747 Digitally signed by TIPRILYNTI KHARKONGOR Date: 2026.07.22 19:11:21 IST