1 Serial No.04 Supp. List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)]. No. 235 of 2026 in WP(C). No. 212 of 2026 Date of Decision: 01.09.2026 Smti. Niswari Hajong wife of (L) Lakshinder Hajong Resident of Deokasara, P.O. Borkona, South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. …Applicant -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya represented by the Chief Secretary, Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Personnel & Admv. Reforms (B) Department, Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. The Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Education Department, Meghalaya, Shillong. 4. The Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, (Pension Cell) Department, Meghalaya, Shillong. 5. The Director of School Education & Literacy, Meghalaya, Shillong. 6. The Sub-Divisional School Education Officer, South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. 7. The Treasury Officer, Ampati District Treasury, South West Garo Hills, Meghalaya. 2026:MLHC:964 2 8. The Principal Accountant General (A & E) Meghalaya, Shillong. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : - For the Respondent(s) : Ms. R.Colney, GA for R 1-7. 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. This is an application for substitution of the applicant in place of the writ petitioner who died on 01-06-2026. 2. The applicant’s deceased husband had approached this Court seeking regularisation of his services and for payment of all consequential terminal and service benefits. However, during the pendency of the writ petition, the husband (writ petitioner) died on 01-06-2026, leaving behind the applicant as legal heir to succeed her deceased husband. Copy of the Death Certificate 2026:MLHC:964 3 and also the Adhaar Card showing the name of applicant as the wife is annexed. 3. Mrs. T.Yangi B, learned AAG assisted by Ms. Z.E.Nongkynrih, learned GA for the respondents No. 1-7 has no objection to the substitution. 4. In this view of the matter, the substitution is allowed and the name of the applicant namely, Smt. Niswari Hajong shall be entered in the cause title in place of Shri. Lakshinder Hajong. 5. Registry to make necessary corrections in the cause title. 6. Misc. case is allowed and disposed of. Judge 2026:MLHC:964 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.09.01 17:50:17 IST