Serial No. 55 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 216 of 2026 Date of Decision: 19.08.2026 1.Shri. Bunlangki Sukhlain S/o Shri. N. Patlong 2.Shri. Diniwanlad Patwet S/o (L) Damris Pyrngap 3.Shri. Arwankijuh Sukhlain S/o (L) Nosmonlang Dkhar 4.Shri. Forward Sukhlain S/o Smti. M. Sukhlain 5.Shri. Sony Born Pyrngap S/o Smti. R. Pyrngap 6.Mr. Rimon Sukhlain S/o Smti. Herodia Sukhlain 7.Mr. Aibanhun Dkhar S/o Smti. Pyramid Dkhar 8.Mr. Damonlang Rupon S/o Smti. Glitter Rupon 9.Mr. Joohoi Sukhlain H/o Smti. Susan Pyrngap 10.Mr. Eladmon Patlong H/o Smti. Cheerfully Patwet 11.Mr. Manda Sukhlain H/o Smti. Eti Dkhar 12.Mr. Pynshailang Sutnga H/o Smti. Kynmaw Sutnga 13.Mr. Moonlight Patlong H/o Smti. Ienliew Pyrngap 14.Mr. Hawni Sukhlain S/o Smti. Sincerity Sukhlain 15.Mr. Hosris Patlong H/o Smti. Klet Sukhlain 16.Mr. Prince Sukhlain S/o Smti. Daing Sukhlain 17.Mr. Seibor Patwet S/o Shri. Shynna Patwet 18.Mr. Leader Pyrngap S/o Smti. Jingshai Pyrngap 19.Mr. Cherish Patlong S/o Smti. Shawlin Patlong 20.Mr. Kolas Sutnga H/o Smti. Khmihbha Pyrngap 21.Mr. Pynbha Tariang S/o Smti. Moris Tariang 22.Mr. Wombiang Sukhlain S/o Smti. Linda Sukhlain 23.Mr. Uniwan Shadap H/o Smti. Marling Sutnga 24.Mr. Hoibait Bareh H/o Smti. Ejingkmen Sutnga 25.Mr. Dibormi Sukhlain H/o Smti. Syllok Patwet 26.Mr. Minnos Sajem H/o Smti. Bethel Sukhlain 27.Mr. Nisanki Sutnga H/o Smti. Inosha Sukhlain 28.Mr. Daman Pajuh H/o Smti. Rimaia Sukhlain 29.Mr. Tiedbha Sutnga H/o Smti. Impn Patwet 30.Mr. Yondeimon Sukhlain S/o Shri. Shidwic Bareh 31.Mr. Pyrkhat Pyrngap S/o Late Shri. Dro Suja 32.Mr. Hame Pyrngap S/o Shri. Moonlight Patlong 33.Mr. Rokil Langstang H/o Smti. Nehskhem Pyrngap 34.Mr. Breakstar Sutnga S/o Smti. Silent Sutnga 35.Mr. Jespar Sukhlain S/o Shri. Tinglish Pajuh 36.Mr. Memon Sukhlain S/o Shri. Fire Sutnga 37.Mr. Niwan Patwet S/o Shri. Hugerobert Pyrngap 38.Mr. Ebor Pyrngap S/o Smti. Siew Pyrngap 39.Mr. Kmenlang Patwet S/o Smti. Nida Patwet 40.Mr. Benedict Sutnga S/o Smti. Poverty Sutnga 41.Mrs. Twenty Patlong D/o Shri. Late Hanly Sukhlain 42.Mrs. Wanbiang Pyrngap D/o Shri. Harvest Patlong 43.Mrs. Beautiful Patwet D/o Smti. Shynna Patwet 44.Mrs. Riki Sukhlain W/o Shri. Nal Dkhar 45.Mrs. Roishuh Sukhlain D/o Smti. Sincerity Sukhlain 46.Mrs. Lumlang Pyrngap W/o Shri. Harvest Patlong 47.Mr. Daw wan Dkhar S/o Shri. Rewards Sukhlain 48.Mr. Rikordor Sutnga S/o Shri. Dapbiang Sutnga 49.Mr. Coming Sukhlain H/o Smti. Inibha Pyrngap 50.Mr. Medaker Pyrngap S/o Shri. Suklang Rupon 51.Mr. Dios Langshiang H/o Smti. Camly Patwet 52.Mr. Efficiency Pyrngap S/o Smti. Jingshai Pyrngap 53.Mr. Ribiang Pajuh S/o (L) Jamliwis Pyrngap 54.Mr. Unisiness Pyrngap S/o Smti. Rihun Pyrngap 55.Mr. Pynbait Sutnga S/o Smti. Jingshai Sutnga 56.Mr. Rappynskhambha Patlong S/o Smti. Twenty Patlong 57.Mr. Wanki Patlong H/o Smti. Himon Sukhlain 58.Mr. Atlas Patlong S/o Shri. Twenty Patlong 59.Mr. Titos Patlong S/o Smti. Twenty Patlong 60.Mrs. Malket Sukhlain W/o Shri. Tinglish Pajuh 61.Mrs. Tidygrace Sukhlain D/o Smti. Malket Sukhlain :::Petitioners -Vs- 1.State of Meghalaya Through the Chief Secretary Meghalaya Secretariat, Shillong – 793001 2.Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) Through its Member Secretary, Lumpyngngad, Shillong 3.Deputy Commissioner East Jaintia Hills District, Khliehriat 4.Director of Mineral Resources, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong 5.Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Through its Chief Executive Member, or other authorized person 6.Dalloi, Nongkhlieh Elaka, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya 7.Secretary, Nongkhlieh Elaka, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya 8.M/s Shree Cement Ltd., having its registered office at Bangur Nagar, Beawar District, Rajasthan – 305901 Through, its authorized signatory/ Shri. Syrpaibha Sukhlain, Local Director, R/o Shongthymme Village, East Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya :::Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. S.A. Sheikh, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A. Kumar, AG with Ms. S. Laloo, GA (For R 1,3&4) Mr. M.L. Nongpiur, Adv. (For R 5) i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: Yes/No Judgment and Order (Oral) Mr. S.A. Sheikh, learned counsel on behalf of the petitioners on instructions prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ petition with liberty to file afresh, if so advised or to take any other steps, if necessary. Prayer is allowed. Accordingly, on the submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however, with liberty as prayed. Judge Meghalaya 19.08.2026 “D.Thabah-PS” Digitally signed by DARIHUN THABAH Date: 2026.08.19 14:19:47 IST