1 Serial No.34 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 598 of 2025 Date of Decision: 05.08.2026 1. Smti. Elia T. Sangma, D/o. Late. Dhirendra Tegite, R/o. Daren A’gal, P.O. Dobasipara, P.S. Tura, Meghalaya, ………. Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, Through the Chief Secretary to Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Director, Urban Affairs Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. Baghmara Municipal Board, represented By its Chief Executive Officer, Baghmara, South Garo Hills, Meghalaya. 4. Tura Municipal Board, represented by its Chief Executive Officer, Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. ………. Respondents Coram: 2026:MLHC:822 2 Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. E. Lalsangluaia, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. Z. E. Nongkynrih, GA for R 1&2. Mr. K. T. Lyngdoh, Adv vice Mr. S. Dey, Adv for R 3&4. 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 05.08.2026 “Tengmit” 2026:MLHC:822 Digitally signed by TENGMIT R MARAK Date: 2026.08.05 16:34:04 IST