Serial No. 01 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 19 of 2024 Date of Decision: 25.07.2025 The Dorbar Shnong of Sohkymphor Pohshnong, Elaka Shangpung, East Jaintia Hills District, Represented by its Secretary Shnong. … Petitioner(s) Versus 1. The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai Represented by the Secretary, Executive Committee, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai 2. The Chief Executive Member, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai 3. The Deputy Secretary, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai 4. The Administrative Officer, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai 5. The Executive Member, I/c Political, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai 6. The Dorbar Shnong of Sohkymphor Nein, Elaka Shangpung, East Jaintia Hills District, Represented herein by its Secretary Shnong. 7. The Dorbar Dong Madan Khah, Elaka Shangpung, East Jaintia Hills District, Represented herein by its Secretary … Respondent(s) 2025:MLHC:640 ________________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. R. Kharkrang, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, Adv. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGEMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. Mr. R. Kharkrang, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the Agreement between the Dorbar Shnong of Sohkymphor Nein and Dorbar Shnong of Sohkymphor Pohshnong has since been executed, and the same has been forwarded to the Executive Committee (Respondent No.1), for consideration, and that a prayer has been made in the joint letter of the writ petitioner and the respondent No. 6, that steps be taken by the respondent No. 1, to recall the Notification dated 12.03.2021. 2025:MLHC:640 2. The learned counsel further submits that as the matter is before the District Council, perhaps they may be directed to dispose of the request as made by the parties, as expeditiously as possible. 3. Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the District Council respondent also submits that it is a fact that the Agreement that has been executed on 09.11.2024, between the writ petitioner and the respondent No. 6, is before the Executive Committee. He further submits that the same will be duly examined, and appropriate orders passed thereon. 4. In view of the submissions made, it is seen that nothing remains for consideration before this Court. As such, the District Council respondents are directed to dispose of the matter expeditiously preferably within a period of 6(six) weeks, from the date of this order. 5. Needless to add, if a fresh cause of action arises, the parties are free to take recourse to legal remedy. 6. As ordered above, the matter stands closed and is accordingly disposed of. JUDGE Meghalaya 25.07.2025 “V. Lyndem-PS” 2025:MLHC:640 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2025.07.25 17:02:21 IST