1 Serial No.21 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 56 of 2026 Date of Decision: 01.04.2026 Smti. Ibayatipshai Gyndiang D/o (L) Bomber Singh Hynniewta R/o 3rd Mile Road, Near Kyrdon Secondary School, Lumpdeng, Block II, 3 ½ Mile Upper Shillong-793005, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Chief Secretary to Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Power Department, Shillong. 3. The Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited, Shillong represented by the Chairman-cum-Managing Director. 4. The Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited, Shillong represented by the Chairman-cum-Managing Director. 5. The Superintending Engineer, Ri-Bhoi District Circle, Umiam Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited. 6. The Executive Engineer, Umiam District Division, Umiam Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited. 2026:MLHC:285 2 7. The Assistant Executive Engineer, Umiam District Division, Umiam Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. R.Pahsyntiew, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. O.A.I.Bang, GA for 1 & 2. Mr. A.S.Pandey, Adv. with Ms. I.Syiemlieh, Adv. for R 3-7. 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. Mr. R.Pahsyntiew, learned counsel for the petitioner, at the outset has prayed that the matter can be closed at this stage to allow the writ petitioner to avail alternate remedy as provided under the Meghalaya State Electricity Regulatory Commission (Redressal of Consumer Grievances & Electricity Ombudsman) Regulations, 2017. 2. The same is not objected to by the learned counsel for the respondents. 2026:MLHC:285 3 3. Matter accordingly stands closed and disposed of by giving liberty to the writ petitioner to resort to alternate remedy. Judge 2026:MLHC:285 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.04.01 17:30:59 IST