1 Serial No.07 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)]. No. 34 of 2026 in WP(C). No. 168 of 2025 Date of Decision: 15.04.2026 Shri. Mattie Shira Nokma/Headman of Rongkandi, Rongkhandigiri, Nongalbibra, P.O & P.S Nongalbibra, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, Represented by its Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. The Managing Director, Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, MeECL, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. The Deputy Commissioner, Baghmara South Garo Hills District Meghalaya. ... Respondents 5. Garo Hills Autonomous District Council Represented by the Chief Executive Member Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya - 794001 ... Impleading Respondent No. 5 2026:MLHC:330 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. P.T.Sangma, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S.A.Sheikh, GA for R 1 & 4. Ms. O.A.I.Bang, Adv. for R 2 & 3. 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. Ms. O.A.I.Bang, learned counsel for the respondents No. 2 & 3, prays that she may be allowed to bring a new application, and also prays that she may be allowed to withdraw this instant MC[WP(C)]. No. 34 of 2026. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Misc. case accordingly stands closed and disposed of. Judge 2026:MLHC:330 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.04.15 17:26:05 IST