1 Serial No. 05 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC(WPC) No. 279 of 2025 In WP(C) No. 441 of 2025 Date of Decision: 03.11.2025 1.Shri. Santeman Mawnai S/o Shangbha Tamang 2.Shri. Esping L. Marshillong S/o Siren War 3.Shri. Siren War S/o Shri. Dellison Mawnai 4.Shri. Tokin L. Mawnai S/o Shri. R. Mawiong :::Petitioners -Vs- 1.The Dorbar Shnong, Lad Pnar Thymmai Represented by the Sordar, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 2.The Dorbar Shnong, Lad Pnar Rim, Represented by the Sordar, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 3.The Chief Executive Member, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council 4.The Deputy Secretary, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council 5.The Government of Meghalaya represented by its Chief Secretary 2025:MLHC:1034 2 6.The Deputy Commissioner, Eastern West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya :::Respondents 7.The Syiem, Hima Nongkhlaw, Nongkhlaw Syiemship :::Pro Forma Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. L. Syiem, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mrs. N.G. Shylla, Sr. GA Mr. T.T. Diengdoh, Sr. Adv. with Mr. J.K. Pariat, Adv. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No Oral: Mr. L. Syiem, learned counsel for the applicants submits that due to the defects in the Misc. Case, he prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the same and to file afresh. Prayer is allowed. Misc. Case stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however with liberty as prayed. Judge Meghalaya 03.11.2025 “D.Thabah-PS” 2025:MLHC:1034 Digitally signed by DARIHUN THABAH Date: 2025.11.03 16:19:58 IST