WP(C)/654/2025 of BIPHUL R. MARAK Vs THE GARO HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL AND 2 ORS. on 14 September 2026

1. The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Represented by its Secretary, Executive Committee, West Garo Hills, Tura.

2. The Chief Executive Member of Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura.

3. The Deputy Chief Executive Member, GHADC Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.

…Respondents

Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. G.Ch. Marak, Adv.

For the Respondent(s)

: Mr. S.Dey, Adv.

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JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

1. Mr. S.Dey, learned counsel for the respondents submits that the question before the respondents is as to whether the gratuity amount will be borne by the State Government as promised, or whether the District Council respondents themselves will have to fulfil the payment.

2. It is noted that the sanction for the gratuity amount has been made since 13-10-2023 for an amount of ₹14,70,200/- (Rupees fourteen lakhs, seventy thousand, two hundred) only. It is therefore expected that notwithstanding any other circumstances, as long delay has been caused, the respondents are to pay the gratuity amount within a period of three months from today.

3. As ordered above, writ petition accordingly stands closed and disposed of.

Judge

2026:MLHC:1023 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.09.14 17:43:30 IST Signature Not Verified