Serial No. 16 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 686 of 2025 Date of Decision: 17.02.2026 Shri Joplin Lipon, S/o (L) Sbuh Lipon, R/o Muphlang village, Elaka Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya … Petitioner(s) Versus 1. The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai Represented by the Secretary to the Executive Committee, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai, Meghalaya. 2. The Land Record and Settlement Officer, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai, Meghalaya 3. The Revenue Officer, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai, Meghalaya 4. Smti Lasanki Nongpluh, D/o Shida Nongpluh, R/o Muphlang Village, Elaka Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai 5. Smti Shida Nongpluh, R/o Muphlang Village, Elaka Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai …. Respondent(s) 2026:MLHC:82 6. The Dolloi, Elaka Jowai, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai …. Proforma Respondent(s) Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Ms. A.D. Syiem, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, Adv. (For R 1-3) Mr. H. Nongkhlaw, Adv. (For R 4&5) None (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 1. Mr. H. Nongkhlaw, learned counsel has entered appearance today on behalf of the respondents Nos. 4 & 5, however, office note indicates that service is not complete on the respondent No. 6. 2. Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, learned counsel for the respondents Nos. 1, 2 & 3, has submitted that pursuant to the order of this Court dated 17.12.2025, the respondents have taken necessary steps and the Revenue Officer will shortly be passing appropriate orders, in connection with the 2026:MLHC:82 complaint filed by the writ petitioner against issuance of Land Holding Certificate, in favour of the respondent No. 4. 3. In view of these circumstances nothing remains for consideration, however, it is expected that the order be passed within a period of 2(two) months, from today. 4. The matter stands closed and is accordingly disposed of. JUDGE Meghalaya 17.02.2026 “V. Lyndem-PS” 2026:MLHC:82 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2026.02.18 17:02:14 IST