1 Serial No.04 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C). No. 229 of 2026 in WP(C). No. 89 of 2026 (disposed of) Date of Decision: 24.08.2026 1. Dr. Khrawburom Iawkoh, S/o (L) E.Khongstia, R/o Nongskhen village, P.O. & P.S. Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793110. 2. Shri. Banshanlang Sutnga, S/o (L) D. Iawram, R/o Nongskhen Village, Raid Nongshken P.O. & P.S. Pyrursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. Shri. Draskan Dura, S/o (L) K.Iawram, R/o Mawdang Village, Raid Nongshken P.O. & P.S. Pyrursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. Shri. Present Massar, S/o (L) P. Shullai, R/o Korblang Village, Raid Nongshken P.O. & P.S. Pyrursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 5. Shri. Aldrin Samiam, S/o (L) K.Diengdoh, R/o Maitlynnai Wahsherkhmut Village, Raid Nongshken 2026:MLHC:928 2 P.O. & P.S. Pyrursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …Applicants -Versus- 1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District represented by The Secretary to the Executive Committee. 2. The Executive Member (EM) In-Charge Elaka KHADC, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 3. The Syiem of Hima Khyrim, Smit, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. Dr. R. Firmlywell Lyngdoh Lyngdoh/Basan, Raid Mawlieh, Khyrim Syiemship, R/o Madan Dewsaw Iew, Laitlyngkot East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 5. Shri. Sukher Nongrum, Suspended Sordar, R/o Waia, P.O. & P.S.Pynsurla, Raid Nongshken, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …Respondents [[ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. E.K.Syiem Sutnga, Adv. Ms. I.Shylla, Adv. Ms. D.Mawthoh, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. P.S.Nongbri, Adv. for R 1 & 2. Mr. R.Kharkrang, Adv. for R 5. 2026:MLHC:928 3 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. On the observations of this Court, Mr. E.K.Syiem Sutnga, learned counsel for the applicants prays that he may be allowed to withdraw this instant misc. application with liberty to file a fresh writ petition. 2. Prayer is allowed. 3. Accordingly, matter stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however, with liberty as prayed. Judge 2026:MLHC:928 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.08.24 16:44:47 IST