1 Serial No.143 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 205 of 2025 Date of Decision: 16.07.2026 1. Shri. Standing Myrthong, S/o (L) Shri. Srolington Nongtraw, R/o Nongkhlaw Village, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. ………. Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya Through the Chief Secretary to Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Public Health Engineering, Shillong. 3. The Chief Engineer, Public Health Engineering, Shillong. 4. The Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering, Nongstoin Division, West Khasi Hills. 5. Sub-Divisional Officer, Public Health Engineering, Nongstoin Sub-Division, West Khasi Hills. ………. Respondents 2026:MLHC:736 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. E. Lalsangluaia, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S. A. Sheikh, GA. 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. E. Lalsangluaia, learned counsel for the petitioner, prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ petition with liberty to file afresh, if so advised. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Matter accordingly, stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however, with liberty as prayed. JUDGE Meghalaya 16.07.2026 “Tengmit” 2026:MLHC:736 Digitally signed by TENGMIT R MARAK Date: 2026.07.20 13:58:03 IST