Serial No. 43 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 532 of 2025 Date of Decision: 20.02.2026 1. Mr. Overwell Lyngdoh, Incumbent Acting Sordar Wahlang Khyndai Kyntoit S/o Shri. Espewel Marbaniang, R/o Kyndong Wahlang Village, Nongspung Syiemship, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. ….. Petitioner(s) -Versus – 1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya. Represented by its Secretary. 2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya, Represented by its Secretary. 3. The Executive Member I/c Elaka Administration, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong. 4. The Deputy Secretary to the Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong. 5. Shri. Kyntiewborlang Syiemlieh. The Acting Chief, Hima Nongspung, East Khasi Hills District. 6. Shri Storian War, R/o Madan Bitaw, Wahlang Khyndai Kyntoit Nongspung Syiemship,-793121. …. Respondent(s) _________________________________________________________ 2026:MLHC:95 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. T. Islam, Adv. vice Mr. K.S. Kharshiing, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. C.C.T Sangma, Adv. (For R 1-3) i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER 1. In the order dated 05.02.2026, the submission of Mr. K.S. Kharshiing, learned counsel for the petitioner had been recorded that though the petitioner had approached this Court by the instant writ petition in the capacity of the Acting Sordar of Wahlang Khyndai Kyntoit, Nongspung Syiemship, he has since been removed and replaced, as the Acting Sordar. Though he had prayed that the matter be listed after 3(three) weeks, to enable him to obtain instructions, Mr. T. Islam, learned counsel appearing on his behalf today submits that no instructions have been received, and further submits that the matter may be closed at this stage. 2026:MLHC:95 2. The same is not objected by Mr. C.C.T. Sangma, learned counsel for the respondents Nos. 1, 2 & 3. 3. Accordingly, in view of the peculiar situation, the matter stands closed and disposed of. JUDGE Meghalaya 20.02.2026 “V. Lyndem-PS” 2026:MLHC:95 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2026.02.21 13:25:31 IST