Serial No. 03 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG MC[WP(C)] No. 232 of 2026 in WP(C) No. 168 of 2025 Date of Decision: 11.09.2026 1.The Managing Director, Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Shillong East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 2. The Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, (MeECL), Shillong East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya … Applicant(s) Versus 1. Shri Mattie Shira, Nokma/Headman of Rongkandi, Rongkhandigiri, Nongalbibra, P.O. & P.S. Nongalbibra, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya & 173 Ors. 2. State of Meghalaya represented by its Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 3. The Deputy Commissioner, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya 4. Garo Hills Autonomous District Council Represented by the Secretary, Hawakhana, Tura West Garo Hills, Meghalaya-794001. ….Respondent(s) 2026:MLHC:1018 _______________________________________________________ Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s)/Applicant(s) : Ms. O.A.I Bang, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. G. Ch. Marak, Adv. (For R 1) Mr. S.A. Sheikh, GA with Ms. S. Shyam, GA (For R 2 &3) i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: (ORAL) 1. This is an application for impleadment of the Executive Committee, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura represented by the Secretary. 2. The same is not objected by the respondent for the respondents. 3. It is noted as given in the application that the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council is represented by the Secretary, whereas the correct nomenclature should have been the Executive Committee, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura represented by the Secretary. This Court in order not to delay the proceedings, overlooks this fact. 2026:MLHC:1018 4. Accordingly, it is ordered that the Executive Committee of the Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura represented by the Secretary shall stand impleaded as the respondent No. 5. Registry to make necessary corrections in the Cause Title. 5. Misc. Case is allowed and disposed of. JUDGE Meghalaya 11.09.2026 “V. Lyndem-AR-PS” 2026:MLHC:1018 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2026.09.11 19:05:25 IST