1 Serial No.23 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 166 of 2026 Date of Decision: 12.06.2026 1. Shri. Greatwill R. Sangma, S/o: Shri. Elgine M. Momin, R/o: Bolkinggre, East Garo Hills, District Meghalaya. ………. Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya represented by the Principal Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Forest Department, Shillong, 2. The Chief Conservator of Forest, and Chief Wildlife Warden of Meghalaya, Sylvan House, Lower Lachumiere, Meghalaya, Shillong – 793001. 3. The Additional Principal Chief Conservator, Forest, Wildlife and Chief Wildlife Warden, Sylvan House, Lower Lachumiere, Meghalaya, Shillong - 793001. 4. The Divisional Forest Officer, Social Forestry (including Wildlife), East Garo Hills, Williamnagar, Meghalaya. 2026:MLHC:576 2 5. Smti. Annie Valentina Ch. Marak, Ranger, Territorial Division, Forest Department, Social Forestry and Wildlife, Williamnagar, Meghalaya. 6. Shri. Bijoy Singh Basumatary, Wildlife Officer, Forest Department, (Social Forestry and Wildlife) Williamnagar, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya. ………. Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. M. Sarkar, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. R. Colney, GA. i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) 2026:MLHC:576 3 1. Mr. M. Sarkar, learned counsel for the petitioner prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ petition with liberty to file afresh, if so advised. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Matter accordingly, stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however, with liberty as prayed. JUDGE Meghalaya 12.06.2026 “Tengmit” 2026:MLHC:576 Digitally signed by TENGMIT R MARAK Date: 2026.06.12 18:06:03 IST