HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG PIL No. 2 of 2026 Date of order: 09.03.2026 Niksrang Ch Marak ...Petitioner - versus - 1. The State of Meghalaya, District Council Affairs Department, Government of Meghalaya represented by its Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, represented by its Secretary, Executive Committee, West Garo Hills, Tura. 3. The Chief Executive Member, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 4. The Deputy Chief Executive Member, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 5. The Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Law Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 6. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 7. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ampati, South West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 8. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 9. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Williamnagar, East Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. 10. Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Resubelpara, North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. Serial No. 03 Daily List 2026:MLHC:161-DB 11. Chief Election Commission, Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong. ...Respondents 12. Election Commission of India, represented by its Secretary, New Delhi. ....Proforma Respondent Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner : Mr P.T. Sangma, Adv. For the Respondents : Mr K. Khan, AAG with Mr A.H. Kharwanlang, Addl Sr GA Mr S. Dey, Adv. [for R2-4] Learned counsel for the petitioner on instructions of the petitioner, seeks leave to withdraw the petition. The petition is, accordingly disposed of as withdrawn. We make it clear that we have not gone into the merits of the petition and as such, all contentions of all parties on merits are kept open. (W. Diengdoh) (Revati Mohite Dere) Judge Chief Justice 2026:MLHC:161-DB Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2026.03.09 17:55:24 IST