1 Serial No.53 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 356 of 2025 Date of Decision: 07.07.2026 Shri. Subrotho G. Marak, S/o (L) Sylvester M. Sangma, R/o Mendipathar, P.O. & P.S Mendipathar, North Garo Hills, Meghalaya. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya, represented by the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. Director of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya, Shillong. 4. The Governing Body, Mendipathar College, Mendipathar, North Garo Hills, Meghalaya. 5. The Principal, Mendipathar College, Mendipathar, North Garo Hills, Meghalaya. 6. Shri. Rakban G. Momin, S/o Allindro Sangma, R/o Nisangram, P.O. Nisangram, District-Goalpara, Assam. …Respondents 2026:MLHC:670 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.A.Sheikh, Adv. Mr. L.N.Arengh, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. H.Abraham, GA for R 1-3. Ms. N.Lamare, Adv. for R 4. Mr. T.M.Marak, Adv. for R 5. Mr. S.Deb, Adv. for R 6. 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. Mr. S.A.Sheikh, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that due to certain developments wherein the Governing Body Resolution dated 21-02- 2025 has come to light, he prays that he may be allowed to withdraw this instant writ petition, however, with liberty to file afresh. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Writ petition accordingly stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however, with liberty as prayed. Judge 2026:MLHC:670 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.07.07 17:06:45 IST