1 Serial No.10 Supp. List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 70 of 2026 Date of Decision: 10.07.2026 Shri. Roy Kupar Synrem, Son of Smti. Daplin Synrem, Resident of Pyrkan, Shella, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. Union of India, represented by the Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. 2. The Regional Passport Officer, Passport Seva Kendra, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. Superintendent of Police, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. K.Ch. Gautam, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Dr. N.Mozika, DSGI with Ms. M.Myrchiang, Adv. for R 1&2. Ms. R.Colney, GA vice Ms. I.Lyngwa, GA for R 3. 2026:MLHC:685 2 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. Dr. N.Mozika, learned DSGI assisted by Ms. M.Myrchiang, learned counsel for the respondents No. 1 & 2, has submitted that as the NOC has been obtained by the writ petitioner, he is at liberty to present the same before the Passport authorities physically, alongwith an undertaking to be furnished, if necessary. 2. Mr. K.Ch. Gautam, learned counsel for the petitioner, on the submissions of learned DSGI, prays that the matter be closed and the petitioner be permitted to present the NOC before the Passport authorities physically and furnish an undertaking if required as per law. 3. In view of this development, the writ petition is accordingly closed and disposed of. It is expected that the process be completed expeditiously, preferably within a period of two weeks from the date of presentation. Judge 2026:MLHC:685 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.07.10 17:06:18 IST