1 Serial No.01 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)]. No. 141 of 2026 in WP(C). No. 123 of 2026 Date of Decision: 07.05.2026 Shri. Ranjit Chetry (Retired Head Assistant) S/o (L) N.B.Chetry R/o 127, proper Hawakhana, Tura West Garo Hills, Tura, Meghalaya, 794001. …Applicant -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya Through the Chief Secretary to Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura, represented through its Secretary. 3. The Executive Committee, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura, Represented through its Secretary. 4. The General Administrative Department, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura. …Respondents 2026:MLHC:430 2 Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. R.Pahsyntiew, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. A.D.Syiem, GA for R 1. Mr. J.Suchiang, Adv. vice Mr. S.Dey, Adv. for R 2-5. 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. This is an application for striking off the respondent No. 5 from the array of parties in the main writ petition. 2. The same is not objected to by the learned counsel for the respondents. 3. Accordingly, the respondent No. 5 is struck off from the array of parties. 4. Misc. case is allowed and disposed of. 5. Registry to make necessary corrections in the cause title. Judge 2026:MLHC:430 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.05.07 17:20:55 IST