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2025 DAILYLAW 1330 (MEG)

ROMILTON PAHSYNTIEW v. THE STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND 4 ORS.

PIL/14/2023 · 2025-01-28

I P Mukerji, W Diengdoh

Public Interest Litigationbody2025

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HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG PIL No. 14 of 2023 Date of order: 28.01.2025 Shri. Romilton Pahsyntiew ...Petitioner - Versus - 1. The State of Meghalaya, represented by the Commissioner & Secretary, Transport Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. Home (Police) Department, represented by the Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Additional Secretariat Building, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. The Director General of Police, Meghalaya, East Khasi Hills District, Pin-793001, Shillong. 4. The Superintendent of Police (Crime), East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Pin-793001, Meghalaya. 5. The Superintendent of Police (Traffic), East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Pin-793001, Meghalaya. .....Respondent. Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice I.P. Mukerji, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner : Mr. N. Syngkon, Adv. Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, Adv. For the Respondents : Ms. R. Colney, GA Mr. E.R. Chyne, GA Serial Nos. 02 Daily List 2025:MLHC:9-DB i) Whether approved for No reporting in Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes in press: Note: For proper public information and transparency, any media reporting this judgment is directed to mention the composition of the bench by name of judges, while reporting this judgment/order. After hearing learned counsel for the parties, we are satisfied that our order dated 16th December, 2024 has been complied with to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. We dispose of this public interest litigation with the following directions: (i) the government will suitably mark the speed brakers so that they are discernable from a reasonable distance; (ii) it would be desirable if the speed brakers are preceded by a signage, wherever possible so that the motorists can be made aware of the need to reduce speed; (iii) the State is to ensure that speed detection devices, wherever required are suitably installed and maintained. (W. Diengdoh) (I.P. Mukerji) Judge Chief Justice 2025:MLHC:9-DB Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2025.01.28 17:48:30 IST