1 Serial No.24 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 145 of 2025 Date of Decision: 27.08.2025 Lalnghatkim Hmar, D/o Ringhlivung Hmar. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by the Secretary, Ministry of District Council Affairs, Govt. of Meghalaya at Shillong. 2. The Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of Meghalaya at Shillong. 3. The Officer-in-Charge, Pillingkata P.O.P. under P.S. Khanapara, Dist. Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya. 4. Vanlalhruata, S/o Santhanga Lushai, R/o: Maikhuli, P.O.& P.O.P Pillingkata Dist, Ri-Bhoi. 5. Smti. Bronjoni D. Sangma, W/o Sri B.Marak, R/o Vill. Maikhuli, P.O & P.OP Pillingkata, P.S: Khanapara, Dist. Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya. 6. The Syiem, Syiem Raid Marwet, Brudua, P.O. Baridua, Dist. Ri-Bhoi. 7. Syiem of Mylliem at Mawkhar, Shillong – 2. 8. Secretary, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong – 2. 2025:MLHC:761 2 9. S.P., Ri-Bhoi District at Nongpoh. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. P.K.Borah, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. K.P.Bhattacharjee, GA, Ms. S.Shyam, GA. 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. P.K.Borah, learned counsel for the petitioner prays that he may be allowed to withdraw this application and to pursue other remedies. Prayer is allowed. 2. Accordingly, matter stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal. Judge 2025:MLHC:761 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2025.08.27 04:06:51 IST