Serial No. 74 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 376 of 2024 Date of Decision: 15.06.2026 The Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., H.O. T.S.S. Road, Shillong-793001, District: East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya Represented by its Chief Executive Officer. …. Petitioner(s) Versus 1. State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Civil Secretariat, Shillong-793001. 2. Commissioner & Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Meghalaya, Civil Secretariat, Shillong-793001. 3. Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong-793001. 4. Additional Deputy Commissioner, (Revenue) East Khasi Hills District, Shillong-793001. 5. Secretary, Meghalaya Urban Development Authority, MUDA Complex, Khyndailad, Shillong-793001. District: East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 6. Rangbah Shnong. Dorbar Shnong Rynjah, P.O. Rynjah, Shillong-793006, District: East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2026:MLHC:591 7. Secretary, Dorbar Shnong Rynjah, P.O. Rynjah, Shillong-793006. …. Respondent(s) Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. S.D. Upadhaya, Adv. with Ms. A. Synrem, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S. Sen, GA (For R 1-4) Mr. S. Dey, Adv. with Ms. N. Lamare, Adv. (For R 5) i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. The petitioner namely; the Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd., is before this Court with a prayer for directions to issue to the State respondents for handover the peaceful physical possession of Plot No. 52 at Rynjah Revenue Block, and for other consequential reliefs. 2026:MLHC:591 2. The brief facts are that the petitioner Bank vide letter dated 05.12.2011, had approached the Revenue authorities/office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District for the allotment of a plot of suitable land at Rynjah, Shillong, where the Bank could construct its own building for operating a Branch. After following due process, such as survey, demarcation, payment of premium and land revenue for the said Plot, the respondent No. 4, vide Memo. dated 02.07.2014, handed over to the petitioner Bank, a copy of a Certificate of Handing/Taking over possession of Plot No. 52, located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block, along with a copy of a map of the said Plot. However, it appears in spite of the said allotment, the Bank could not take physical possession or proceed for construction, due to the non- grant of an NOC by the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, i.e. the Dorbar Shnong, Rynjah on the ground that the said Plot No. 52, belongs to the Dorbar Shnong, Rynjah. As all efforts by the Bank for peaceful possession failed, the instant writ petition has been filed. 3. Mr. S.D. Upadhaya, learned counsel for the petitioner Bank has taken this Court to the materials placed, such as the Certificate dated 02.07.2014, of Handing/Taking over possession, wherein the Plot number and area has been clearly mentioned along with the Schedule 2026:MLHC:591 under the signature of the Deputy Commissioner. The learned counsel thereafter has referred to the letter from the respondents Nos. 6 & 7 addressed to the Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) (respondent No. 3) dated 10.10.2014, wherein the said respondents have stated that the said Plot of land is within the land belonging to the Dorbar Shnong Rynjah. Further, a letter dated 17.10.2014, along with enclosures dated 09.06.1995, and a Deed of Declaration dated 14.07.1995. addressed to the petitioner Bank has also been referred to by the learned counsel, wherein the said respondents Nos. 6 & 7, have raised their objections The learned counsel has submitted that though in the intervening period on the resistance put up by the Respondents No. 6 and 7 which had received the attention of the Deputy Commissioner on two occasions, i.e., on 26.08.2016 and 20.11.2019, meetings were held to resolve the matter, with the Petitioner Bank ready to make concessions, but the issue however could not be resolved. It is submitted that the Petitioner Bank then by Letter dated 17.09.2020, re-agitated the matter for possession of the allotted plot before the Revenue Authorities and thereafter, again by Letter dated 14.09.2022, renewed their demand. In view of no response to the complaints, the Petitioner Bank he submits, then issued a notice under Section 80(1)(c) CPC to the Deputy 2026:MLHC:591 Commissioner as also the Respondents No. 6 and 7, to remove the hurdles for construction of the building, failing which appropriate legal action would be taken. The Learned Counsel lastly submits that as the allotment and apportionment of the land has been done in accordance with law, and the same being in public interest, interference is called for by this Court and the writ petition be allowed. 4. Mr. S. Sen, learned GA appearing for the respondents Nos. 1 to 4, while not refuting the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner with regard to the grant/allotment of the Plot No. 52, has drawn the attention of this Court to an affidavit filed on 09.12.2025, which he submits, was as per the query raised by the Court with regard to a letter dated 09.06.1995, which had been relied upon by the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, to establish their claims. The learned GA has submitted that the letter dated 09.06.1995 (Annexure-22 to the writ petition), as per the respondents is not a document of lease or grant under The Assam Land and Revenue Regulation Act, 1886, but in fact is only an NOC for establishment of a playground. Reference has been made to the Minutes of a meeting held in the office chamber of the Minister i/c Revenue on 02.06.1995, whereby this matter was discussed and decision was arrived at to issue NOC for the 2026:MLHC:591 establishment/construction of a playground at Umpling. He therefore submits that the matter being clear in this regard, the Revenue authorities undertake to comply with whatever directions passed by this Court. 5. Mr. S. Dey, learned counsel for the respondent No. 5, i.e. the Meghalaya Urban Development Authority has submitted that the only relief claimed against the said respondent is not to insist upon an NOC from the Local Dorbar for issuing building permission to the petitioner Bank. The learned counsel further submits that if the clearance is obtained from the Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), the same is but a formality which can be overlooked in public interest, but not to serve as a precedent in other matters. 6. This Court before adverting to the facts of the case, would first put on record the fact that the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, which is the Local Dorbar represented by the Headman/Secretary have been noted by this Court to be vital respondents, in view of the fact that the dispute has arisen, due to the objections raised by the said respondents. However, what is also noticed is that in spite of service of notice by due process and also by personal service, and an affidavit filed in this regard, the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, since December, 2024, have not 2026:MLHC:591 entered appearance, and though repeated opportunities had been granted and further personal service ordered, still did not present themselves before this Court. This Court then faced with such a situation by order dated 18.03.2025, ordered for ex parte hearing against the said respondents. A copy of the order dated 18.03.2025 is reproduced hereinbelow: - “HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 376 of 2024 Date of Order: 18.03.2025 The Shillong Co-operative Urban Vs. State of Meghalaya & Ors. Bank Ltd., Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. S.D. Upadhaya, Adv. with Ms. A. Synrem, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. R. Colney, GA (For R 1-4) Mr. E. Lalsangluaia, Adv. (For R 5) Mr. S.D. Upadhaya, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he has just received a copy of the affidavit filed by the State respondents. He has also informed the Court that till date no 2026:MLHC:591 appearance has been made on behalf of the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, despite service of notice. Ms. R. Colney, learned counsel for the State respondents submits that the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, are vital respondents in view of the fact that the dispute is between the writ petitioner and the said respondents. Have considered the submissions of the learned GA, but as service of notice and also dasti service has already been effected on the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, and no appearance has been made this matter shall proceed ex parte against the said respondents. Accordingly, list this matter on 11.04.2025, for hearing.” 7. Coming back to the matter in question when the hearing had commenced, as it appeared that disputed facts had arisen, this Court by order dated 20.04.2026, then constituted a Commission to conduct a local inspection in the presence of authorized representatives of the petitioner Bank, Revenue Branch etc., as well as the respondents Nos. 6 & 7. The relevant extract of the order dated 20.04.2026, is reproduced hereinbelow: - 5. On hearing the learned counsel for the parties, this Court notes the fact that the petitioner Bank has been allotted a Plot of land by due process, and are in possession of a Certificate issued by a competent authority is undisputed. The question that remains to be decided therefore, is whether this plot of land is being used by the local Dorbar for its own purpose, or whether 2026:MLHC:591 the said Plot No. 52, refers to another plot in the locality, itself. 6. As this matter cannot be decided by this Court sitting in writ jurisdiction in view of the disputed question facts that have arisen, though there is a clear vested right in favour of the petitioner, in order to settle the matter, it is thus deemed appropriate that a Commission be constituted to conduct a local inspection in the presence of authorized representatives of the petitioner Bank, Revenue Branch from the Deputy Commissioner’s office, the Meghalaya Urban Development Authority as well as the respondents No. 6 & 7, though the matter has since proceed ex parte against them. 7. Mr. G. Syngkrem, learned counsel who is also the Secretary of the Meghalaya State Bar Council who has volunteered his service is appointed by this Court as an Advocate Commissioner to conduct the said inspection on a convenient date, after receipt of all the materials, which are before this Court. 8. In the matter of notice to the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, the said respondents shall be informed by the Advocate Commissioner through the Officer-in-Charge Rynjah Police Out Post, who shall also be intimated to be present, at the time of inspection. 9. The only mandate of the Commission being only to identity the Plot No. 52, which has been allotted to the petitioner Bank, as to whether the same is vacant or is being used for other purposes by the Rynjah Dorbar, it is expected that the said exercise shall be completed within a period of 4(four) weeks, from today. Needless to add, all the parties herein are to assist the Advocate Commissioner in every possible way as necessary. 10. A copy of this order be given to all the parties present.” 2026:MLHC:591 8. On completion of the Inspection by the Advocate Commissioner, a Report has been filed before this Court on 19.05.2026. A perusal of the Report would show that notices had been issued to all the interested parties, including the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, who were issued notice through the Officer-in-Charge, Rynjah Police Out Post, as per the directions of this Court. A perusal of the said notice would show that the same was received by the said respondents on 24.04.2026. The attendance sheet appended to the Report reflects that the representatives of the petitioner Bank, Supervisor Kanungo from the Deputy Commissioner Revenue Department, Town Planning Officer of the Meghalaya Urban Development Authority accompanied by Assistant Engineers and Architect were in attendance on the date of Local Inspection, which was conducted on 09.05.2026, but the respondents Nos. 6 & 7 in spite of notice remained absent. It is to be recalled here at this stage, that the scope of the inspection was only to ascertain the location and the situation of Plot No. 52, situated at Rynjah, Shillong, and as to whether the same was vacant, or being used for any other purpose by the Rynjah Dorbar. The Report of the Advocate Commissioner on this question however, has categorically shown that the Plot No. 52, has been identified using the reference points marked 2026:MLHC:591 on the map and photographs were taken of the references. The Report further states that upon inspection of the Plot No. 52, apart from a number of metallic pipes seen lying in the area, the same was vacant though covered with weeds, and was not being used for any other purpose. Photographs in this respect have also been annexed to the Report supporting this finding of the Advocate Commissioner. A copy of the Report being vital for the purpose of the case is accepted by this Court and is appended to the Judgment and Order, and shall form part of the record. 9. This Court on a thorough examination of the Report and its enclosures and in the backdrop of the events surrounding the matter notes that the objection for Respondent No. 6 and 7, was originally based on the Letter dated 09.06.1995(Annexure 22) wherein a NOC for establishment for a playground at Rynjah had been issued by the Respondent No. 4. A perusal of the Deed of Declaration dated 14.07.1994, produced by the Respondents No. 6 and 7 in the objection, would show that the same was executed and registered on the sole ground that an NOC had been granted for construction of a playground and not on any other consideration and as per the Schedule given therein, the plot measured approximately 2 acres. It is further noted that 2026:MLHC:591 on the objection of respondents Nos. 6 & 7, the Respondents No. 3 and 4, had also attempted to resolve the matter on two occasions i.e., on 19.08.2016 and on 20.11.2019 which however, did not materialize. It is further noted that on the representations and petition of the Petitioner Bank thereafter dated 17.09.2020 and 14.09.2022, before the respondent No. 4, the Respondents No. 6 and 7, were also issued letters or notices, to attend the meeting to discuss the matter. This Court therefore, in the face of these circumstances more particularly the fact that the allotted plot is still vacant, and having due regard to the submissions of the Learned Government Advocate as to the nature of the NOC and further the documents of the Respondents No. 6 and 7, not referring to the plot in question i.e., Plot No. 52, the undisputed fact that the plot has been allotted by due process to the Petitioner Bank since 2014, is clearly established and as the Plot is lying vacant and unoccupied as on today, it is hereby ordered as follows:- 10. The Respondents 3 and 4 (Revenue Authorities) are therefore directed to hand over vacant, peaceful possession of the Plot No. 52 of Rynjah Revenue Block to the Petitioner Bank within a period of 4 weeks from the date of this order. The said authorities, to ensure 2026:MLHC:591 the smooth exercise of handing over and taking over of possession, shall take the assistance of law enforcement/police, should the need arise. 11. As valuable assistance has been rendered by the Advocate Commissioner, the petitioner Bank is to pay an honorarium of Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand) only to the Advocate Commissioner. 12. The writ petition is allowed and accordingly stands disposed of. JUDGE Meghalaya 15.06.2026 “V. Lyndem-AR-PS” 2026:MLHC:591 VALENTI NO LYNDEM Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2026.06.17 16:15:44 +05'30' A lb DISTRICT: EAST KIIASI HILLS IN THE HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG (CIVIL EXTRA-ORDINARY JURISDICTION) W.P. (C) NO. 376 OF 2024 IN THE MATTER OF : The Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. Petitioner -Versus- State ofMeghalaya and 6 Ors. Respondents INDEX S.No 1 Particulars Page No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. e f the Order 1-5 dated 20.04.2026 Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to the Chief Executive Officer, The Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd Annexure-1 Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to the Deputy Commissioner Annexure-2 6 7 Letter dated 24th April,2026 from Additional Deputy Commissioner Annexure-3 Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to the Secretary, Meghalaya Urban Development Authority Annexure-4 Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to Rangbah Shnong, Dorbar Shnong Rynjah through the Officer in charge Rynjah Police Out Post, Shillong. Annexure-5 8 9 10 7. Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to Secretary, Dorbar Shnong Rynjah through the Officer in charge Rynjah Police Out Post, Shillong. Annexure-6 Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to Officer-in-Charge. Annexure-7 11 8. 9. 10. 11. 12 Attendance Sheet Annexure-8 13 14 Map of Plot No.52 Annexure-9 Photograph Annexure-10 15 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Photograph Annexure-11 16 17 Photograph Annexure-12 Photograph Annexure-13 18 Photograph Annexure-14 19 20 Photograph Annexure-15 Filed by: Dated: SJrillong The: ( ?' May, 2026 $ngkrem) AdvKcate Commissioner P 1 DISTRICT: EAST KHASI HILLS IN THE HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG (CIVIL EXTRA-ORDINARY JURISDICTION) W.P. (C) NO. 376 OF 2024 The Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. -Versus- State ofMeghalaya and 6 Ors. Petitioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Respondents REPORT OF THE ADVOCATE COMMISSIONER IN TERMS OF THE ORDER DATED 20.04.2026 MOST RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:- 1. That this Hon’ble Court, in this present Writ Petition had decided that in view of disputed question facts that have arisen, it was deemed appropriate that a Commission be constituted to conduct a local inspection in the presence of authorized representatives of the Petitioner Bank, Revenue Branch from the Deputy Commissioner’s office, the Meghalaya Urban Development Authority as well as the respondents No.6 ( Rangbah Shnong, Dorbar Shnong Rynj ah) and 7 (Secretary, Dorbar Shnong Rynjah ), though the matter has since proceed ex parte against them. 2 He 2. That it is respectfully submitted that this Hon’ble Court vide Order 20.04.2026 had directed that in the matter of notice to the respondents Nos. 6 & 7, the said respondents shall be informed by the Advocate Commissioner through the Officer-in-Charge Rynjah Police Out Post, who shall also be intimated to be present, at the time of inspection. 3. That it is submitted that in compliance with the Order dated 20.04.2026 the Advocate Commissioner had sent letter dated 24.04.2026 which is a notice for the local inspection of Plot No.52 measuring an area of 220.84 Sq.m located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block scheduled to be conducted on 09.05.2026 at 10:30 AM to The Chief Executive Officer, the Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd/Petitioner Bank. The Advocate Commissioner had sent letter dated 24.04.2026 requesting the Deputy Commissioner to ensure an authorized representative of the Revenue Branch from the Deputy Commissioner’s Office to be present at the time of the inspection. Thereafter the Additional Deputy Commissioner (Rev) East Khasi Hills District vide letter dated 24th April,2026 authorized Shri. A. W. Kharkongor, S.K. to represent the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District on the scheduled inspection. Similarly letter dated 24.04.2026 was sent to the Secretary, Meghalaya Urban Development Authority and with regard to notice to respondents No.6 ( Rangbah Shnong, Dorbar Shnong Rynj ah) and 7 (Secretary, Dorbar Shnong Rynjah ) the notice was served through the Officer-in-Charge Rynjah Police Out Post. [Copy of the i)letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to the Chief Executive Officer, The Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. ii) Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to the Deputy Commissioner. iii)Letter dated 24th April,2026 from Additional Deputy Commissioner. a 3 iv)Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to the Secretary, Meghalaya Urban Development Authority. v) Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to Rangbah Shnong, Dorbar Shnong Rynjah through the Officer in charge Rynjah Police Out Post, Shillong. vi) Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to Secretary, Dorbar Shnong Rynjah through the Officer in charge Rynjah Police Out Post, Shillong. vii) Letter dated 24.04.2026 sent to Officer-in-Charge. are enclosed herewith and marked as Annexure 1,2,3,4,5,6 and 7] 4. That it is respectfully submitted that the local inspection commenced on 09.05.2026 at 10.30 AM as stated in the notice sent to the parties concerned and it is important to note that the Chairman, General Manager and Legal Advisor of Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. were present, Shri. A. W. Kharkongor, S.K who is a representative of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner along with Town Planning Officer, AE, MUDA, Arch MUDA, E.I, MUDA and representatives of Respondent No. 5 were also present but Respondent No.6 and 7 were absent despite of the letter duly served upon them. (Attendance Sheet is enclosed and marked as Annexure- 8) 5. That it is submitted that the only mandate of the Commission being only to identify the Plot No. 52, which has been allotted to the petitioner Bank and to ascertain the fact as to whether the same is vacant or is being used for other intends and purposes by the Rynjah Dorbar. The map of the plot allotted to the Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. enclosed in the Writ Petition as Annexure 15 was used as reference and the said map is confirmed by Shri. A. W. Kharkongor, S.K who is a representative of the Office of the Deputy Commissioner that it is a map of the Plot No.52. 4 (Copy of the Map of Plot No.52 is enclosed herewith and marked as Annexure -9) 6. That it is submitted that the Plot No.52 was identified using the reference points marked in the map and photographs were taken of the reference No.5/ Electrical pole and the Reference No.3/borewell. Upon inspection of the Plot No.52, a number of metallic pipes were seen lying on the area but the same is vacant covered with weeds and the plot was not being used for any other purposes. • Photograph was taken from the southern part of the Plot No.52 to capture reference No.5/ Electrical pole. (Photograph is enclosed and marked as Annexure-10) • Photograph was taken from the South Western part of the Plot No.52 to capture the plot and the Laitumkhrah to Rynj ah market road. (Photograph is enclosed and marked as Annexure -11) • Photograph was taken from the North Eastern part of the Plot No.52 to capture the plot and the adjacent locality road. (Photograph is enclosed and marked as Annexure -12) • Photograph was taken from the Northern part of the Plot No.52 to capture the Reference No.3/borewell. (Photograph is enclosed and marked as Annexure -13) • Photograph was taken of the center of the Plot No.52 capturing the current state of the Plot No.52. (Photograph is enclosed and marked as Annexure -14) a 5 7. That it is respectfully submitted that the local inspection with regard to the Plot No.52 at Rynjah, Shillong, Meghalaya as per Order dated 20.04.2026 was completed on 09.05.2026 at 10:46 AM and the same has been captured GPS Map camera indicating the location, date and time. (Photograph is enclosed and marked as Annexure-15) 8. That it is pertinent to mention that all these efforts made by the undersigned to visit the plot and to inspect the same were done to apprise and assist this Hon’ble Court in adjudicating the instant matter. 9. That this report is submitted before this Hon’ble Court for kind consideration and perusal. Filed by Dated: SILillong The:Jg May, 2026 kyngkrem) /o/cate Commissioner ANNEXURE. i 6 bR To The Chief Executive Officer The Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. H.O: T.S.S. Road, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya -793001. From Mr.G.Syngkrem, Advocate, Commissioner, Room No.6, Ri-Do Ria Cottage, Near High Court of Meghalaya. Subject Local inspection of the Plot No.52 measuring an area of 220.84 Sq.m located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block Sir/Madam With reference to the subject cited above, I write to inform you that the Hon’ble High Court ofMeghalaya has constituted a Commission and appointed the undersigned as an Advocate Commissioner to conduct a local inspection of Plot No. 52. measuring an area of 220.84 sq. m. located at Rynjah/tTmpling Revenue Block, \'ide order dated 20.04.2026 in WP(C) No. 376 of 2024. In this regard. I further inform you that the inspection will be conducted on 09.05.2026 at 10:30 AM. You are therefore requested to ensure that an authorized representative of your bank is present at the time of the said inspection. This is for your kind information and necessary action. •) Dated: Shillong The 2411’ April,2026 Yours faithfully, :Syngkrem, advocate Commissioner 7 ANNcAURE. a ,4 To The Deputy Commissioner, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District Meghalaya -793001. T' rom Mr.G.Syngkrem, Advocate, Commissi(lner, Room No.6, Ri-Do Ria Cottage, Near High Court of Meghalaya, Subject Local inspection of the Plot No.52 measuring an aI ea of 220.84 Sq.m located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block S : :/ Fvludar rr With reference to the _abject cited ..Love. I write to inform you that the Hon’ble High Court ofMrghalaya has constituted a (:ommission and appointed the undersigned as an Advocate Commissioner to conduct a local inspection of Plot No. 52. measuring an area of 220.84 sq. m, located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block, vide order dated 20.04.2026 in \VP(Cl No. 376 of 2024 titled the Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. Vs. State of \'Tc:i:dlaya & Ors. in this regard. I further inform you that the inspection will be conducted on 09.05.2026 at 10:30 .4.M. -!’ou are therefore requested to ensure that an authorized representative of the Revenue ' an': :1 from the Deputy Commissioner: s Office is present at the time of the said inspection. This is for your kind information and necessary action. E'litec'' Shillong :-"e 24d1 April,2026 I Yours faithfully, .Syngkrem, >tocate Commissioner $~'- q&o 1 q , r&r I ANNEXURE. 3 8 JP GOVERNMENT OF MEGHALAYA OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER::EAST KHASI HILLS DISTRICT SHILLONG No.L. 14/6(3)2012/63 / Dated: Shillong the 241l1 April, 2026 To. f. G. Syngkrem, Advocate Commissioner. High Court ofMeghalaya. Shillong. (9366919563) Subject : Ref: Local inspection of plot no. 52 measuring 220.84 sq.mt located at Umpling Revenue Block – Reg. Letter No. Nil dt. 24.04.2026 With reference to the subject and your letter cited above, I am to inform you Sir that Shri. A. W. Kharkongor. S.K. is hereby deputed and authorized to represent the office of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District on the inspection fixed on the 9th May, 2026 at 10:00 AM This is for favour of your kind information and necessary action. Yours faithfully, Additional DerJuty Cornmissioner ( Rev) East Khasi Hills District ShillonR Memo No.L. 14/6(3 )2 Dated: Shillong the 24Ll1 April, 2026 Copy to: 1. R. Colney. Government Advocate, High Court of IVleghalaya Shillong for information 2. Shri. A. W. Kharkongor, S.K. for information and necessary action (9863093750) Additional DepLty Commissioner (Rev) East K}tasi Hills District S;hillong 9 ANNEXURE. q To The Secretary, Meg!,aIaya Urban Development Authority, MUDA Complex, Khyndailad,Shillong Nleghalaya -793001. Fronr Mr.G.Syngkr m, Advocate, Commissioner, Room No.6, Ri-Do Ria Cottage, Near High Court of I\’Ieghalaya. :Subject Local inspection of the Plot No.52 measuri lig an area of 220.84 Sq.m located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block r/Madam With reference to the subject cited above, I write to inform you that the Hon’ble High :’'( =', rt of Meghalaya has constituted a Commission and appointed the undel signed r = an . '„:,-. .rc:,t:: '. '.„,.hi 3sioner icr conduct a local inspection of Fiot No. 52. measurIng an ?rea of I J.:C.. Ii sq. i=, located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block, \'ide order dated :J.04.21/26 ic }; ::, ( } No. 376 3f 2024 titled the Shillon'g Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. Vs. State or .l::,halaya & Ors. In this regard, I fvrther infoun you that the inspection will be conducted on 09.05.2026 at 10:30 AM. You are thereibre requested to ensure that an authorized representative of the Meghalaya Urban Development Authority is present at tile time of the said inspection. This is for your kind infoimation and necessary action. ::;'=Ltec! - Shillong i-he 24tt1 April,20::6 Ycurs faithfully, ;a ngkr'.-„n 'te Comm oiler 10 ANNEXURE. s– To Rangbah Shnong, Dorbar Shnong Rynjah P.O. Rynjah, Shillong- 793006 Through the Officer-in-Charge Rynjah Police Out Post, Shillong Meghalaya From Mr.G.Syngkrem, Advocate, Commissioner, Room No.6, Ri-Do Ria Cottage, Near High Court of Meghalaya. Subject Local inspection of the Plot No.52 measuring an area of 220.84 Sq.m located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block Sir/N4adan1 With reference to the subject cited above, I write to inform you that the Hon’ble High Court of Meghalaya has constituted a Commission and appointed the undersigned as an Advocate Commissioner to conduct a local inspection of Plot No. 52. measuring an area of 220.84 sq. m, located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block, vide order dated 20.04.2026 in WP(C) No. 376 of 2024 titled the Shillong CQ-operative Urban Bank Ltd. Vs. State of Meghalaya & Ors. In this regard, I further inform you that the inspection will be conducted on 09.05.2026 at 10:30 AM. You are therefore requested to ensure that you are present at the time of the said InspectIon. This is for your kind information and necessary action. Dated: Shillong The 24th April,2026 Yours faithfully. Syngkrem, Advocate Commissioner fh : q{£e Irq( Cg 11 ANNEXURE. 6 Jn To Secretar\', Dorbar Shnong Ry-nj:rh P.O. Rynjah, Shillong- 793006 Through the Officer- in-Charge Rynjah Police Out Post, Shillong, IVIeghala}’a. From Mr.G.Syngkrem, Advocate, Commissioner, Room No.6, Ri-Do Ria Cottage, Near High Court of Meghalaya. Subject : Local inspection of the Plot No.52 measuring an area of 220.84 Sq.m located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block .-'1*7Mada.,n With reference to the subject. cited above, I write to ir,form you that the Hon-ble ' : igh Coun of Mcghalaya has constituted a (:ommission and appointed the undersjgned as dn ". Ivo cate CommISsioner to conduct a local inspection of Plot No. 52, measuring an area of _-.0.8+ sq. m. located at Ryr\jah/Umpl'ing Revenue Block, vide order dated 20.04.2026 in \VP(C) No. 376 of 2024 titled the Shillol ,g Co-operative Urbal'. Bank Ltd. Vs. State of IVleghala_ya & Ors. 1 : 1l-1: reg::ILl. i futher ink,im you that the inspection will bG conducted on 09.05.2026 ,r 10:30 .'\T/i. You are therefore requested to enstue that you are present at the tin-is of the sdIe lilsi iec/tion This is for your kind information and necessary action. Du ed: Shillong I' Irc 24111 April.2026 Yours faithfully §ME :''I Lf Syngkrem, Ldvocate Commissioner 12 ANNEXURE. # To The Officer-in-Charge Rynjah Police Out Post, Shillong Meghalaya From Mr.G.S)’ngkrem, Advocate, Commissioner, Room No.6, Ri-Do Ria Cottage, Near High Court of Meghalaya. Subject Local inspection of the Plot No.52 measuring an area of 220.84 Sq.m located at Rynjah/Umpling Revenue Block Sir/Madam With reference to the subject cited above, I write to inform you that the Hon’ble High Court ofMeghalaya has constituted a Commission and appointed the undersigned as an Advocate Commissioner to conduct a local inspection of Plot No. 52, measuring an area of 220.84 sq. m, located at Rynjah/Urrfpling Revenue Block, vide order dated 20.04.2026 in WP(C) No. 376 of 2024 titled the Shillong Co-operative Urban Bank Ltd. Vs. State of Meghalaya & Ors. In this regard, I further inform you that the inspection will be conducted on 09.05.2026 at 10:30 AM. You are therefore requested to ensure that you are present at the time of the said InspectIon. This is for your kind information and necessary action. Enclosed: Order dated 20.04.2026 Dated: Shillong The 2481 April,2026 Yours faithfully ? Syngkrem, vocate Commissioner ANNEXURE. 8 13 ATTENDANCE OF THE LOCAL INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 9TH MAY,2026 OF PLOT NO.52 SITUATED RYNJAH, SHILLONG. SI. I Name No. Designation Representing I Signature ( nT G c£*,cqN' Bad, ' g. „'„~ V”" q„„-d „„w„' – ' - /Mk I. G,J(- O&, Gq LP &&\,cLp.. '. „„.„„.„„~„. n:;" Inl g. ££„, §- sG, T\,= ++-HI lbp ll MuM) C, IIb Ae , PLat> d– i. '.q„„f h b"' *. * *„f e ’f //1 OD,4 y / ANNEXURE. q 14 55 ANNEXURE./J r rJ SHOwnvG A PLOT OF LAND FOR SHILLONG CO-OPERATIVE URBAN BANK AT RYNJAH Scale - 1 :350 Surveyed in June, 2014 Area = 220.84 Sq. mts. (more or less) e V / \ / 0 / / / ( O \ / / \\ / / at IJ \D I 3 \\ \ \ X\ '\ \ \ \ \ \ \ n n \a q+ ++ t 1 . Plot boundary 2 Mctalled Road 3. Borewell 4 . Water tank 5. Electrict Pole OmInd demanation was ended out on 23117-2014 in the presence of the following:- 1. Slntl J. Wuktw, Seastary, Shillong CbHl)paative ua)all BarrE 2. Shri B. Pale, Supavisar K&rrrurgo, Deputy Caararissiana’s C>ERa% Shillong. MEGHAT I AYA SURVEY Demarcatcd vide Letter No. L.14/6/(3)2012/21 Dt, 02 - 07 - 2014. Certified to be True CoPY lb 15 ANNEXURE- ro C rr rr(; Photograph taken from the southern part of the Plot No.52 to capture reference No.5/ Electrical pole. 16 ANNEXURE. 1 t Photograph taken from the South Western part of the Plot No.52 to capture the plot and the Laitumkhrah to Rynjah market road. 17 ANNEXURE- ta 8 @ a Photograph taken from the North Eastern part of the Plot No.52 to capture the plot and the adjacent locality road. 18 ANNEXURE. 13 E 'F . S"L\ PC+ IARaJ al \ \ \ 1 \ + I i=====raF a @$$XX% '§; TiM+ iMgWIi F:rJ ' : ':+z% ## M =: F' gIih Photograph taken from the Northern part of the Plot No.52 to capture the Reference No.3/borewell 19 ANNEXURE. in 3 Un Photograph taken of the center of the Plot No.52 capturing the current state of the Plot No.52 20 ANNEXURE. tr IS Photograph showing the completion of the local inspection on 09.05.2026 at 10:46 AM