Serial No. 40 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 245 of 2026 Date of Decision: 27.07.2026 Smti. Shida Nongrum D/o (L) B. Nongkynrih Resident of Malki Nongshilliang Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya :::Petitioner -Vs- 1.The State of Meghalaya through its Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong 2.The Deputy Commissioner, Ri-Bhoi District, Nongpoh, Meghalaya 3.The Managing Director Numaligarh Refinery Ltd., Guwahati 4.The Chief General Manager (Marketing), Numaligarh Refinery Ltd., Guwahati :::Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. K. C. Gautam, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A. S. Dey, GA (For R 1&2) Mr. J. Roy, Sr. Adv. with Mr. S.S. Roy, Adv. (For R 3&4). i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No Oral: Mr. K.C. Gautam, learned counsel on behalf of the petitioner prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ petition with liberty to take up other appropriate legal action, as advised. Prayer is allowed. On the submission, matter accordingly stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however with liberty as prayed. Judge Meghalaya 27.07.2026 “D.Thabah-PS” Digitally signed by DARIHUN THABAH Date: 2026.07.27 14:36:56 IST