HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WA No.17/2026 Date of order: 16.07.2026 Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited, represented by Mr. Anand Kumar Chaudhary, Sr. Mamager 8/1, Lal Bazar Street, Bikaner Building, Third Floor, Kolkata-700001, aged about 52 years. ..... Appellant Vs. 1. The State of Meghalaya, represented by the Chief Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Housing Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. The Director, Directorate of Housing, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong-793001. 4. M/s Power Roofing, Umtru Road Village Amjok, Byrnihat, Ri- Bhoi District, Meghalaya-793122. 5. M/s Meghalaya Roofing, Industrial Area, Umiam, Meghalaya- 793103. 6. M/s Mariem Commerce Limited, Umbir, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya-793101. Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Appellant : Mr. Philemon Nongbri, Adv For the Respondents : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with Mr. E.R. Chyne, GA Dr. N. Mozika, Sr.Adv with Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, Adv for R/4 Ms. D. Lyngdoh, Adv for R/5 vice Mr. H.L. Shangreiso, Sr.Adv Mr. S. Sen, Adv for R/6 Serial No.02 Daily List 2026:MLHC:734-DB ORDER: (per the Hon’ble, the Chief Justice) Learned counsel for the appellant does not press the aforesaid appeal having regard to the fact, that the reliefs sought in the writ petition filed before the learned Single Judge do not survive. The appeal is disposed of as not pressed. At this stage, learned counsel requests that liberty be granted to challenge Clause-17 of the NIQ dated 10th September, 2024. We make it clear that the appellant is always at liberty to file appropriate proceeding, as may be maintainable and in accordance with law, before the appropriate forum. The appeal is disposed of on the aforesaid terms. (W. Diengdoh) (Revati Mohite Dere) Judge Chief Justice Meghalaya 16.07.2026 “Lam DR-PS” 2026:MLHC:734-DB Digitally signed by LAMPHRANG KHARCHANDY Date: 2026.07.16 18:19:25 IST