1 Serial No 12. Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 75 of 2025 Date of Decision: 02.07.2025 Shri. Canningstone M. Sangma. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Commissioner and Secretary Secretariat Administration Department (E), Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Law Department, Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. The Joint Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Secretariat Administration Department (Estt) Department, Meghalaya Shillong. 4. The Under Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Secretariat Administration Department (Estt) Department, Meghalaya Shillong. 5. The Additional Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Law Department, Meghalaya, Shillong. 6. The Joint Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Law Department, Meghalaya, Shillong. 2025:MLHC:578 2 7. The Accountant General (A & E) Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 8. Smti. Greatwilla K. Sangma, R/o. Bakrapara, P.O. Nishangram, North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. A.G.Momin, Adv. Ms. L.D.Sangma, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A.Monin, GA for R 1-6. Ms. E.B.Passah, Adv. for R 7. Mr. P.T.Sangma, Adv. for R 8. 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. Heard Mr. A.G.Momin, learned counsel for the petitioner and also Mr. A. Momin, learned GA for the respondents No. 1-6. 2025:MLHC:578 3 2. Mr. A.G.Momin, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in view of the averments made in the affidavit of the State respondents that the pension and the terminal benefits of the petitioner will be released at the earliest, nothing remains for consideration in the matter and prays that the matter be closed. 3. Mr. P.T.Sangma, learned counsel for the respondent No. 8 however, has vehemently objected to the closure of the case, on the point that there are proceedings before the District Council Court with regard to payment of maintenance to the respondent No. 8. 4. This Court has perused the materials as also the affidavit filed by the State respondents, wherein it is stated that the retirement benefits of the petitioner will be released at the earliest. In consideration thereof, the writ petition is closed. 5. With regard to the submissions made by Mr. P.T.Sangma, learned counsel for the respondent No. 8, it appears that the same is misconceived as the proceedings before the District Council Court have no connection or link with the pension and other terminal benefits which are due to the petitioner from the State respondents. 2025:MLHC:578 4 6. Accordingly, matter stands closed and disposed of. It is expected that the said pension matter of the petitioner be settled at the earliest, preferably within a period of 2(two) months, from the date of this order. Judge 2025:MLHC:578 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2025.07.02 04:59:48 IST