1 Serial No.42 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 621 of 2025 Date of Decision: 19.03.2026 Shri. Alan Edmund Gatphoh, Son of Shri. Edmund Kurbah, Resident of Demseiniong, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong represented by the Secretary to the Executive Committee. 2. The Secretary to the Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong. 3. The Executive Member I/C Law, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong. 4. The Recruitment Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong, represented by its Member Secretary. …Respondents 2026:MLHC:241 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.Sen, Adv. Ms. S.Dhar, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. L.M.Sangma, Adv. 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.Sen, learned counsel for the petitioner prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the instant matter with liberty to file afresh, if so advised. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Matter accordingly stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal with liberty as prayed. Judge 2026:MLHC:241 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.03.19 16:47:26 IST