1 Serial No.05 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)]. No. 123 of 2026 in WP(C). No. 168 of 2025 Date of Decision: 07.05.2026 1. The Managing Director, Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited MeECL), Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, MeECL, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …Applicants -Versus- 1. Shri. Mattie Shira Nokma/Headman of Rongkandi, Rongkhandigiri, Nongalbibra, P.O. & P.S. Nongalbibra, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya & 173 Ors. …Writ petitioner 2. State of Meghalaya, Represented by Its Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. The Deputy Commissioner, Baghmara South Garo Hills District Meghalaya. …Respondents 2026:MLHC:435 2 Garo Hills Autonomous District Council Represented by the Chief Executive Member Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya-794001. …Impleading Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. O.A.I.Bang, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. P.T.Sangma, Adv. for R 1. Mr. S.A.Sheikh GA 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 applicant submits that due to certain defects, she prays that she may be allowed to withdraw this instant misc. application. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Misc. case stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal. Judge 2026:MLHC:435 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.05.08 10:25:48 IST