WP(C)/175/2025 of ABDUL BASHID SK AND 31 ORS. Vs STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND 6 ORS. on 23 April 2026

1. Shri. Abdul Bashid Sk, S/o Shri. Amirul Hoque.

2. Shri. Soynal Hoque, S/o Abdul Kader

3. Shri. Ear Ali Sk, S/o Bokkar Ali.

4. Shri. Mozibor Rahman, S/o Panalle Hazi.

5. Smti. Golenur Bibi, W/o Lt Rostom Ali.

6. Shri. Monowar Hussain, S/o Karban Ali.

7. Smti. Momotaz Begum, W/o Kampad Ali.

8. Smti. Omesa Bibi, D/o Lt Rostom Ali.

9. Smti. Kojoli Das, W/o Sujit Das.

10. Shri. Okim Ali SK,

11. Smti. Obita Bala Das, W/o Lt Rambhola Das.

12. Md. Shahiana Islam, S/o Saidur Rahman.

13. Shri. Moyna Bibi, S/o Moynal Hoque.

14. Shri. Siba Ch Das, S/o Sujit Das.

15. Smti. Nimudbhan-Bewa, W/o Lt Azgor Ali.

16. Shri. Shahinur Islam, S/o Sabina Begum.

17. Smti. Ambiya Begum, D/o Amial Hoque.

18. Md-Osial Hoque, S/o Saynal Hoque.

19. Shri Abdul Shohid Sheikh, S/o Sapial Hoque.

20. Shri. Karban Ali, S/o Esa Sk.

21. Smti. Sabeni Khatun, D/o Dilbahar Ali.

22. Shri. Mustafizur Rahman, S/o Momotaz Begum.

23. Smti. Sadiya Khatun, W/o Amirul Islam.

24. Smti. Shahida Begum, D/o Sabina Begum.

25. Shri. Riyazul Hoque,

26. Shri. Bokkar Ali, S/o Samser Ali.

27. Shri. Bosikul Islam, S/o Amirul Hoque.

28. Smti. Anjuna Das, D/o Brojobashi Das.

29. Smti. Radha Bala Das, D/o Roghu Das.

30. Smti. Protima Bala Das, D/o Kiron Bala Das.

31. Smti. Kukila Khatun, W/o Amir Hussain.

32. Shri. Rosikul Hoque, S/o Aynal Hoque.

(All the petitioners are residents of Sobribari village, Sobribari P.S., West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.)

…Petitioners

-Versus-

1. State of Meghalaya represented by the Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Community & Rural Development, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong Meghalaya.

2. Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Community & Rural Development Department, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.

3. The Mission Director State Rural Employment Societies, Sympli Building, Dhankheti East Khasi Hills District, Shillong Meghalaya.

4. The Project Director, DRDA Selsella C&RD Block, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

5. The Deputy Commissioner/ District Programme Officer, MREGS West Garo Hills District, Tura, Meghalaya.

6. The Block Development Officer/ Programme Officer, MREGS Selsella C&RD Block, Selsella West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

7. The Programme Executive / Implementation Committee (PEIC), represented by its Secretary, Shri. Shah Jahan Ali Ahmed.

…Respondents

Coram:

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

Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. M.L.Nongpiur, Adv.

Ms. A.Ksoo, Adv.

For the Respondent(s)

: Mr. N.D.Chullai, AAG with

Ms. Z.E.Nongkynrih, GA

Mr. N.Syngkon, GA for R 1-6.

Ms. M.L.Tlau, Adv. for R 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)

In view of the judgment and order dated 23-04-2026, passed in WP(C). No. 47 of 2025, this matter also stands closed and disposed of.

Judge

2026:MLHC:392 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.04.24 12:15:19 IST Signature Not Verified