1 Serial No 01. Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 167 of 2025 Date of Decision : 26 .05.2025 Sri. Carlos D. Sangma. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by the Principal Secretary/ Secretary Ministry of District Council Affairs, Govt. of Meghalaya at Shillong. 2. Secretary, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong. 3. Sirdar/Acting Sirdar, Elaka Dwara Nongtyrnem, H.Q. at Thyllaw Village, P.O. & P.S. Mawsynram, Dist. – East Khasi Hills. …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. N.D.Chullai, AAG with Mr. E.R.Chyne, GA for R 1. Mr. T.T.Diengdoh, Sr. Adv. with Mr. R.Kharsyad, Adv. for R 2. 2025:MLHC:444 2 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 on instructions prays that he may be allowed to withdraw this instant application as the cause of action no longer survives. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Accordingly, matter stand closed and disposed of on withdrawal. Judge 2025:MLHC:444 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2025.05.26 04:11:20 IST