1 Serial No. 06 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 317 of 2022 with MC[WP(C)] No. 203 of 2022 Date of Decision: 19.11.2025 The Village Namdong – A Represented by the Waheh Chnong Raij Namdong, Elaka Nongjngi, West Jaintia Hills District Shri. Arki Sumer S/o (L) Joseph Pasi R/o Namdong A Village West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. …….. Petitioner - Vs- 1. The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai, Represented by the Secretary to the Executive Committee Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai, Meghalaya. 2. The Land Record and Settlement Officer Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai, Meghalaya. 3. The Revenue Officer, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai, Meghalaya. 4. Shri. Romario Sungoh S/o Khlur Muksor 2025:MLHC:1107 2 R/o Mynsngat Village West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. 5. Shri. Ankur Star Gympad, S/o (L) Lamon Star Gympad R/o Mookyrdup, Ladthalaboh, West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. 6. The Chief Forest Officer Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council. ……… Respondents 7. Thadmynri Village Represented by Waheh Shnong, Elaka Nongjngi West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. 8. The Dolloi, Elaka Nongjngi West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. ……… Proforma Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. G. Syngkrem, Adv. vice Mr. K.S. Kynjing, Sr. Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. T. Sutnga, Adv. for R 1-3 & 6. Mr. S. Dey, Adv. with Mr. S. Deb, Adv. for R 4 & 5. Mr. S.A. Sheikh, Adv. for R 7. Ms. E. Thabah, Adv. for R 8. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No 2025:MLHC:1107 3 JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) Mr. G. Syngkrem, learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that on being instructed, he may be allowed to withdraw this instant petition. Accordingly, this petition is dismissed as withdrawn. Judge 2025:MLHC:1107 Digitally signed by DARIKORDOR NARY Date: 2025.11.19 16:24:53 IST