1 Serial No.12 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)]. No. 187 of 2025 in WP(C). No. 67 of 2023 Date of Decision: 22.08.2025 Navin Chettri, S/o. Shri. Dhurba Chettri. …Petitioner/Applicant -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya. 2. The Department of Education, Government of Meghalaya, Represented by its Commissioner and Secretary, Meghalaya Civil Secretariat, Myntdu Building, Shillong – 793001. 3. Directorate of Higher and Technical Education Meghalaya, represented by its Director, Kenilworth Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 4. Shillong College, represented by its Governing Body, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 4(A). The Shillong College Educational Society, Represented by its Secretary, Shillong. 2025:MLHC:752 2 5. The Governing Body, Shillong College, Represented by its Chairman, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 6. The Secretary, Governing Body, Shillong College, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 7. The Principal, Shillong College, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 8. Dr. E.Kharkongor, Shillong College, Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793003. 9. Smti. Karisa Shisha Kharkongor, C/o Shillong, College, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …Respondents/Opposite Parties 10. Ministry of Education, Union of India, represented by its Secretary, New Delhi. 11. University Grant Commission, Represented by its Secretary, New Delhi. …Proforma Respondents/Opposite Parties 2025:MLHC:752 3 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. E.Blah, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. S.Bhattacharjee, GA for R 1-3. Mr. S.Chanda, Adv. for R 4-8. Mr. I.Kharmujai, Adv. with Ms. T.Pohlong, Adv. for R 9. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: (ORAL) 1. Ms. E.Blah, learned counsel for the applicant prays that she may be allowed to withdraw this misc. application with liberty to file afresh, incorporating the said amendments. Prayer is allowed. 2. Accordingly, misc. case stands disposed of. Judge 2025:MLHC:752 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2025.08.22 05:31:03 IST