Meghalaya High Court
Cont.Cas(C)/11/2026 of MEGHALAYA COLLEGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Vs VIJAY KUMAR MANTRI, IAS AND ORS. on 10 September 2026
No.05 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG Cont.Cas(C). No. 11 of 2026 in WP(C). No. 281 of 2017 Date of Decision: 10.09.2026 Meghalaya College Teachers Association, a registered society with registration No. RS/MCTA-65/72 of 1972 representing the Teachers serving in Colleges under
Serial No.05
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
Cont.Cas(C). No. 11 of 2026 in
WP(C). No. 281 of 2017
Date of Decision: 10.09.2026
Meghalaya College Teachers Association, a registered society with registration No. RS/MCTA-65/72 of 1972 representing the Teachers serving in Colleges under deficits Grants-in-Aid scheme, having its registered office at AMBERA, Lamavilla, Lumdiengjri Police Station, District East Khasi Hills, Shillong-793002, represented by its Joint Secretary, Meghalaya College Teachers’ Association, Shri. Prashanta Sarkhel, Son of (L) Sushil Kumar Sarkhel, Upper New Colony, Laitumkhrah, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong – 793003.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. Shri. Vijay Kumar Mantri, IAS Commissioner & Secretary, Education Department, Meghalaya Civil Secretariat, Myntdu Building, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong-793001.
2. Shri. David D. Sangma, IAS Secretary, Education Department, Meghalaya Civil Secretariat, Myntdu Building, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong-793003.
3. Shri. Ramakrishna Chitturi, IAS Additional Secretary, Finance Department, Govt. of Meghalaya, Shillong.
4. Shri. D.Lyngdoh, Joint Secretary, Education Department, Meghalaya Civil Secretariat, Myntdu Building, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong-793003.
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5. Smti. H.D.B.Sangma, MCS Director, Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Kenilworth Road, Near Shillong Public School, Shillong – 793 003.
6. Shri. B.J.Kharshandi, MCS Director of School Education and Literacy, Shillong.
7. Shri. B.L.Nonglait, MFS Director of Accounts and Treasury, Shillong.
8. Dr. B.D.Cajee, Joint Director of Higher and Technical Education, Shillong.
9. Smti. Almo Parisha Syiem, Joint Director of Higher and Technical Education & Literacy, Shillong.
10. Shri. Samir Kant Jha, Deputy General Manager, SBI, Fund Manager, Banking Investment, Shillong.
11. Dr. (Mrs). Eureka F.P. Lyngdoh, Principal of Sankardev College, Shillong.
12. Dr. R.M.Manih, Principal, Union Christian College, Umiam.
13. Rev. Fr. Januarius S. Sangma, Principal Don Bosco College, Tura.
14. Shri. S.K.Pradhan, Associate Professor St. Anthony’s College, Shillong.
15. Smti. Longnam W. Kharpuri, Associate Professor, Union Christian College, Umiam.
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16. Dr. Meuller Beul M. Sangma, Assistant Professor, Don Bosco College, Tura.
17. Shri. P.Majaw, UDA, St. Anthony’s College, Shillong.
18. Shri. Ashim Dey, Assistant Teacher, Shillong Jail Road Boys Higher Secondary School, Shillong.
19. Shri. Partha M. Sangma, Teacher, Tikrikilla Higher Secondary School, Ghaguapara, Tikrikilla, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.
20. Shri. Jonatus Suchiang, Teacher, St. Dominic Higher Secondary School, Mawkyndreng, Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
Coram:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge
Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. R.Dutta, Adv. vice
Mr. K.Paul, Sr. Adv.
For the Respondent(s)
: Mr. J.N.Rynjah, GA.
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. In view of the judgment and order passed by the Division Bench dated 10-09-2026, passed in WPC. No. 281 of 2017, this matter is closed at this stage.
2. Contempt petition accordingly stands disposed of.
Judge
2026:MLHC:1008 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.09.10 16:46:34 IST Signature Not Verified
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