1 Serial Nos. 05-09 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 135 of 2023 with WP(C) No. 136 of 2023 WP(C) No. 137 of 2023 WP(C) No. 138 of 2023 WP(C) No. 139 of 2023 Date of Decision: 09.04.2025 In WP(C) No. 135 of 2023 Dorbar Shnong of Umthlu Village Represented by the Sordar Shnong Umthlu Village, Jyrngam Sirdarship, West Khasi Hills District. ……Petitioner VERSUS 1. State of Meghalaya Represented by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Shillong 2. Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya Community & Rural Development Department, Shillong 3. Project Director, DRDA/Deputy Commissioner West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin 4. Block Development Officer, Mawshynrut Community & Rural Development Block, West Khasi Hills 5. Smti. Trin Syiemiong (Dead) D/o (L) Raimon Iawphniaw R/o Ktiehthawiar Village Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Respondents 6. The Sirdar, 2025:MLHC:285 2 Jyrngam Sirdarship B.P.O Tynghor, Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Proforma Respondent In WP(C) No. 136 of 2023 Dorbar Shnong of Khyllemsangrim Village Represented by the Sordar Shnong Khyllemsangrin Village, Jyrngam Sirdarship, West Khasi Hills District ……Petitioner VERSUS 1. State of Meghalaya Represented by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Shillong 2. Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya Community & Rural Development Department, Shillong 3. Project Director, DRDA/Deputy Commissioner West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin 4. Block Development Officer, Mawshynrut Community & Rural Development Block, West Khasi Hills 5. Smti. Trin Syiemiong (Dead) D/o (L) Raimon Iawphniaw R/o Ktiehthawiar Village Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Respondents 6. The Sirdar, Jyrngam Sirdarship B.P.O Tynghor, Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Proforma Respondent In WP(C) No. 137 of 2023 Dorbar Shnong of Langja Village Represented by the Sordar Shnong Langja Village, Jyrngam Sirdarsip, 2025:MLHC:285 3 West Khasi Hills District. ……Petitioner VERSUS 1. State of Meghalaya Represented by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Shillong 2. Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya Community & Rural Development Department, Shillong 3. Project Director, DRDA/Deputy Commissioner West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin 4. Block Development Officer, Mawshynrut Community & Rural Development Block, West Khasi Hills 5. Smti. Trin Syiemiong (Dead) D/o (L) Raimon Iawphniaw R/o Ktiehthawiar Village Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Respondents 6. The Sirdar, Jyrngam Sirdarship B.P.O Tynghor, Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Proforma Respondent In WP(C) No. 138 of 2023 Dorbar Shnong of Ktiehthawiar Village Represented by the Sordar Shnong Ktiehthawiar Village, Jyrngam Sirdarship, West Khasi Hills District. ……Petitioner VERSUS 1. State of Meghalaya Represented by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Shillong 2025:MLHC:285 4 2. Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya Community & Rural Development Department, Shillong 3. Project Director, DRDA/Deputy Commissioner West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin 4. Block Development Officer, Mawshynrut Community & Rural Development Block, West Khasi Hills 5. Smti. Trin Syiemiong (Dead) D/o (L) Raimon Iawphniaw R/o Ktiehthawiar Village Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Respondents 6. The Sirdar, Jyrngam Sirdarship B.P.O Tynghor, Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Proforma Respondent In WP(C) No. 139 of 2023 Mawribah Village Durbar Represented by the Sordar Shnong Mawribah Village, Jyrngam Sirdarship, West Khasi Hills District. ……Petitioner VERSUS 1. State of Meghalaya Represented by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Shillong 2. Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya Community & Rural Development Department, Shillong 3. Project Director, DRDA/Deputy Commissioner West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin 4. Block Development Officer, Mawshynrut Community & Rural Development Block, 2025:MLHC:285 5 West Khasi Hills 5. Smti. Trin Syiemiong (Dead) D/o (L) Raimon Iawphniaw R/o Ktiehthawiar Village Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Respondents 6. The Sirdar, Jyrngam Sirdarship B.P.O Tynghor, Jyrngam Sirdarship ……Proforma Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. A. Pakyntein, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. H. Abraham, GA Ms. S. Bhattacharjee, GA Mr. S.A. Sheikh, GA (For R 1-4) Mr. R. Majaw, Adv. (For R 6) i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No COMMON ORDER (ORAL) Mr. A. Pakyntein, learned counsel for the petitioners prays that these petitions may be disposed of as infructuous. Accordingly, on prayer being made, these petitions are dismissed and stands disposed of as being infructuous. Judge 2025:MLHC:285 Digitally signed by TIPRILYNTI KHARKONGOR Date: 2025.04.10 06:20:27 IST