HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG PIL No.8/2026 Date of order: 07.07.2026 Adelbert Nongrum ..... Petitioner Vs. 1. State of Meghalaya represented by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya. 2. The Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, through the Principal Secretary. 3. The Director of Health Services, Medical Education & Research (DME), Meghalaya. 4. The Director of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya. 5. The Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Meghalaya. 6. The Director of Agriculture (R&T), Meghalaya. ..... Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner : Mr. P. Yobin, Adv with Ms. S. Mitkong, Adv For the Respondents : Mr. A. Kumar, Advocate General with Mr. K. Khan, AAG Mr. A.H. Kharwanlang, Add.Sr.GA Serial No.02 Daily List 2026:MLHC:675-DB At the outset, Mr. Kumar, learned Advocate General submitted that the instant PIL filed by the petitioner is not in accordance with the PIL Rules, which are mandatory. In view of the aforesaid, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks leave to withdraw the petition with liberty to file a representation before the appropriate authority, as may be necessary or to file a fresh petition strictly in accordance with the PIL Rules. Accordingly, the petition is disposed of as withdrawn with liberty as prayed. (W. Diengdoh) (Revati Mohite Dere) Judge Chief Justice Meghalaya 07.07.2026 “Lam DR-PS” 2026:MLHC:675-DB Digitally signed by LAMPHRANG KHARCHANDY Date: 2026.07.07 17:46:37 IST