Serial No. 50 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 213 of 2025 Date of Decision: 17.08.2026 Smti Moira Rose Kahit, W/o Shri Danny Shylla, R/o Nongrim Hills, Shilong Meghalaya … Petitioner(s) Versus 1.The State of Meghalaya represented by The Commissioner & Secretary Department of Homes, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong Meghalaya. 3. The Additional Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong … Respondent(s) Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. R. Gurung, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA 2026:MLHC:892 __________________________________________________________ i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: (ORAL) 1. Though Mr. R. Gurung, learned counsel for the petitioner prays that he may be allowed to amend the writ petition due to subsequent developments, which has resulted in the dismissal of the writ petitioner. In the considered view of this Court, justice will be better served if a fresh writ petition is preferred. 2. Mr. R. Gurung, learned counsel for the petitioner prays that he may be allowed to withdraw this writ petition, with liberty to file afresh. 3. The same is not objected by Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, learned GA for the respondents. 4. Accordingly, the matter stands closed on withdrawal, however with liberty as prayed. JUDGE Meghalaya 17.08.2026 “V. Lyndem-AR-PS” 2026:MLHC:892 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2026.08.17 15:46:14 IST