1 Serial No.05 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 39 of 2026 Date of Decision: 09.02.2026 Smti. Throlinda Mawnai, D/o P.Kharthangmaw, R/o H/No. 308, NH-06, Umtrew Village, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. The Union of India, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Power, New Delhi. 2. The Chairman Cum Managing Director, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. 3. The State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya. 4. The Deputy Commissioner, Eastern West Khasi Hills District. 5. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Through its Secretary. 6. The Syiem of Nongkhlaw, Nongkhlaw Syiemship. …Respondents 2026:MLHC:49 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. L.Syiem, Adv. Mr. W.Bynnud, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Dr. N.Mozika, DSGI with Mr. M.Myrchiang, Adv. for R 1. Mr. N.D.Chullai, AAG with Mr. E.R.Chyne, GA for R 3 & 4. 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. L.Syiem, learned counsel for the petitioner prays that due to certain added information which is necessary for adjudication of the matter, he may be allowed to withdraw this instant petition with liberty to file afresh. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Accordingly, matter stand closed and disposed of on withdrawal with liberty as prayed. Judge 2026:MLHC:49 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.02.09 18:19:26 IST