1 Serial No.23 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 287 of 2026 Date of Decision: 11.08.2026 1. Raid Shabong, Khyrim Syiemship Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya represented by its Acting Sordar. ………. Petitioner -Versus- 1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its secretary. 3. The Executive Member, I/c Elaka Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. The Chief of Khyrim Syiemship, Smit, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 5. Acting Headman of Saitbakon village, Raid Shabong, Khyrim Syiemship, represented by Shri. Elkana Khongsit. ………. Respondents Coram: 2026:MLHC:862 2 Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. M. L. Nongpiur, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. W. Khongsni, Adv vice Mr. H. L. Shangreiso, Sr, Adv for R 1-3 Mr. L. Shongwan, Adv with Mr. S. S. Nongrum, Adv for R 5. 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. Mr. M. L. Nongpiur, learned counsel for the petitioner, submits that due to the recent development, especially the order dated 29.07.2026, issued by the respondent No. 4, Syiem of Khyrim, nothing survives for consideration in the matter. 2. Accordingly, on the submission made by the learned counsel, the matter stands closed and disposed of. 3. The communication dated 29.07.2026 in the vernacular is taken on board and made part of the record. JUDGE Meghalaya 11.08.2026 “Tengmit” 2026:MLHC:862 Digitally signed by TENGMIT R MARAK Date: 2026.08.11 18:02:13 IST