WA/30/2026 of THARSITA R. MARAK Vs THE GARO HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL AND ORS. on 21 July 2026

1. The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, represented by the Secretary, Executive Committee, West Garo Hills, Tura.

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

3. The Executive Member, In-charge Revenue & Land, Garo Hills Autonomous District Council, Tura.

4. Shri Kangse R. Marak

5. Smti. Jalse R. Marak ..... Respondents

Coram:

Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Appearance: For the Appellant : Mr. P.T. Sangma, Adv

For the Respondents : Ms. N. Lamare, Adv for R/1-3

None for R/4&5

ORDER: (per the Hon’ble, the Chief Justice)

After arguing for some time, when the Court was not inclined to entertain the aforesaid appeal, i.e. challenge to the judgment and order dated 10th June, 2026, passed by the learned Single Judge, in WP (C) No.152 of 2025, learned counsel for the appellant sought leave to withdraw the appeal. He states that the appellant will pursue the case on merits. Serial No.02 Daily List 2026:MLHC:745-DB

2. The appeal is accordingly disposed of as withdrawn.

3. We make it clear that the authorities to decide the case on its own merits, uninfluenced by the order passed today, since we have not gone into the merits of the case.

(W. Diengdoh) (Revati Mohite Dere)

Judge Chief Justice

Meghalaya 21.07.2026 “Lam DR-PS” 2026:MLHC:745-DB Digitally signed by LAMPHRANG KHARCHANDY Date: 2026.07.21 18:45:34 IST Signature Not Verified