1 Serial No. 31-39 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC(WPC) No. 71 of 2024 In WP(C) No. 151 of 2024 MC(WPC) No. 72 of 2024 In WP(C) No. 152 of 2024 MC(WPC) No. 73 of 2024 In WP(C) No. 153 of 2024 MC(WPC) No. 74 of 2024 In WP(C) No. 154 of 2024 MC(WPC) No. 75 of 2024 In WP(C) No. 155 of 2024 MC(WPC) No. 76 of 2024 In WP(C) No. 156 of 2024 MC(WPC) No. 77 of 2024 In WP(C) No. 157 of 2024 MC(WPC) No. 78 of 2024 In WP(C) No. 158 of 2024 MC(WPC) No. 79 of 2024 In WP(C) No. 159 of 2024 Date of Decision: 12.03.2025 In MC(WPC) No. 71 of 2024 Shri. Lowis Sangma S/o Jensingh Marak :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya Represented by the Secretary Government of Meghalaya Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2.Chief Engineer, (N.H) P.W.D (Roads) Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2025:MLHC:164 2 3.Executive Engineer P.W.D. (Roads), Mawshynrut Division, Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 4.The Superintendent Engineer P.W.D. (Roads) Western Circle, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 5.Syiem of Nongstoin, Nongstoin Syiemship, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 6.Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya :::Respondents In MC(WPC) No. 72 of 2024 Shri. Pandit D. Sangma S/o Rabestar Sangma :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya Represented by the Secretary Government of Meghalaya Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2.Chief Engineer, (N.H) P.W.D (Roads) Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 3.Executive Engineer P.W.D. (Roads), Mawshynrut Division, Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 4.The Superintendent Engineer P.W.D. (Roads) Western Circle, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 5.Syiem of Nongstoin, Nongstoin Syiemship, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 2025:MLHC:164 3 6.Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya :::Respondents In MC(WPC) No. 73 of 2024 Shri. Witnar S. Sangma S/o Oding Marak :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya Represented by the Secretary Government of Meghalaya Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2.Chief Engineer, (N.H) P.W.D (Roads) Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 3.Executive Engineer P.W.D. (Roads), Mawshynrut Division, Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 4.The Superintendent Engineer P.W.D. (Roads) Western Circle, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 5.Syiem of Nongstoin, Nongstoin Syiemship, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 6.Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya :::Respondents In MC(WPC) No. 74 of 2024 Shri. Damsing Sangma S/o Kophi Marak :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya 2025:MLHC:164 4 Represented by the Secretary Government of Meghalaya Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2.Chief Engineer, (N.H) P.W.D (Roads) Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 3.Executive Engineer P.W.D. (Roads), Mawshynrut Division, Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 4.The Superintendent Engineer P.W.D. (Roads) Western Circle, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 5.Syiem of Nongstoin, Nongstoin Syiemship, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 6.Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya :::Respondents In MC(WPC) No. 75 of 2024 Shri. Joster Sangma S/o Gardinat Marak :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya Represented by the Secretary Government of Meghalaya Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2.Chief Engineer, (N.H) P.W.D (Roads) Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 3.Executive Engineer P.W.D. (Roads), Mawshynrut Division, Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2025:MLHC:164 5 4.The Superintendent Engineer P.W.D. (Roads) Western Circle, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 5.Syiem of Nongstoin, Nongstoin Syiemship, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 6.Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya :::Respondents In MC(WPC) No. 76 of 2024 Shri. Pun Sangma S/o Om Marak :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya Represented by the Secretary Government of Meghalaya Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2.Chief Engineer, (N.H) P.W.D (Roads) Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 3.Executive Engineer P.W.D. (Roads), Mawshynrut Division, Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 4.The Superintendent Engineer P.W.D. (Roads) Western Circle, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 5.Syiem of Nongstoin, Nongstoin Syiemship, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 2025:MLHC:164 6 6.Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya :::Respondents In MC(WPC) No. 77 of 2024 Smti.. Norsing Songsak D/o Monin Riangshiang :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya Represented by the Secretary Government of Meghalaya Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2.Chief Engineer, (N.H) P.W.D (Roads) Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 3.Executive Engineer P.W.D. (Roads), Mawshynrut Division, Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 4.The Superintendent Engineer P.W.D. (Roads) Western Circle, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 5.Syiem of Nongstoin, Nongstoin Syiemship, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 6.Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya :::Respondents 2025:MLHC:164 7 In MC(WPC) No. 78 of 2024 Shri. Golsmit Marak S/o Muhit Sangma :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya Represented by the Secretary Government of Meghalaya Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2.Chief Engineer, (N.H) P.W.D (Roads) Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 3.Executive Engineer P.W.D. (Roads), Mawshynrut Division, Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 4.The Superintendent Engineer P.W.D. (Roads) Western Circle, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 5.Syiem of Nongstoin, Nongstoin Syiemship, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 6.Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya :::Respondents In MC(WPC) No. 79 of 2024 Shri. Rongil Sangma S/o Riksin Marak :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya Represented by the Secretary Government of Meghalaya Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 2025:MLHC:164 8 2.Chief Engineer, (N.H) P.W.D (Roads) Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 3.Executive Engineer P.W.D. (Roads), Mawshynrut Division, Mawshynrut, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 4.The Superintendent Engineer P.W.D. (Roads) Western Circle, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 5.Syiem of Nongstoin, Nongstoin Syiemship, Nongstoin, West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 6.Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin, Meghalaya :::Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. H.R. Nath, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. R. Gurung, GA with Ms. S. Bhattacharjee, GA Mr. H. Abraham, GA Ms. S. Shyam, GA (For R 1-4,6) Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, Adv. (For R 5). i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No 2025:MLHC:164 9 Oral: In view of the order dated 12.03.2025, passed in the connected writ petitions, these Misc. Cases also stands disposed of. Judge Meghalaya 12.03.2025 “D.Thabah-PS” 2025:MLHC:164 Digitally signed by DARIHUN THABAH Date: 2025.03.12 16:38:01 IST