1 Serial No.01 Supp. List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 253 of 2026 Date of Decision: 10.06.2026 Sri. Carlos D.Sangma S/o (L) R.N.Marak, R/o Ryngku Bazar Village P.O. & P.S. Mawsynram Dist. East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by the Secretary, Ministry of District Council Affairs, at Shillong-1. 2. The Secretary, Law Department, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council at Shillong. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. P.K.Borah, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. Atiar S. Dey, GA. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: 2026:MLHC:559 2 JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 1. By way of this instant writ petition, the writ petitioner is seeking directions to issue to the Subordinate District Council Court for taking up the restoration application filed by the writ petitioner. 2. Prima facie the writ petition is not maintainable as the writ petitioner can take recourse to other provisions. 3. Writ petition stands dismissed. Judge 2026:MLHC:559 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.06.10 18:26:13 IST