WP(C)/177/2026 of GANESH DKHAR Vs UNION OF INDIA AND ORS. on 19 May 2026

1. Union of India, Through the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

2. The State of Meghalaya, represented by the Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.

3. The Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Ri-Bhoi District, Nongpoh, Government of Meghalaya.

4. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, Represented by the General Manager (Project) Shillong.

5. The Regional Officer, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, Shillong.

6. The Dorbar Shnong of Umeit Village, Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya represented by The Village Headman, Umeit, Ri-Bhoi.

…Respondents

Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge

Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Ms. T.Sutnga, Adv.

Ms. A.Ksoo, Adv.

For the Respondent(s)

: Dr. N.Mozika, DSGI with

Ms. M.Myrchiang, Adv. for R 1, 4 & 5.

Mr. A.Kumar, AG with

Mr. A.H.Kharwanlang,Addl.Sr. GA

for R 2 & 3.

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. Dr. N.Mozika, learned DSGI assisted by Ms. M.Myrchiang, learned counsel submits that he will also be representing the respondents No. 4 & 5 apart from the respondent No. 1.

2. Mr. A.Kumar, learned AG assisted by Mr. A.H.Kharwanlang, learned Addl. Sr. GA on behalf of the State respondents No. 2 & 3, submits that Notifications are issued by the State respondents on the measurements carried out by the NHIDCL.

3. However, Ms. T.Sutnga, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the matter has since been resolved, inasmuch as, the respondents No. 4

& 5 have undertaken the exercise of re-measuring the area sought to be acquired to which the petitioner is satisfied. She however, has also submitted that the DGPS coordinates are yet to be provided.

4. On the submissions of the learned counsel, it appears that the matter can be closed at this stage itself, inasmuch as, the grievances of the writ petitioner has since been addressed. It is however, further provided that any other grievances, such as supply of DGPS coordinates, the petitioner is at liberty to approach the said respondents.

5. As ordered above, the matter stands closed and disposed of.

Judge

Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.05.19 17:52:15 IST Signature Not Verified