Meghalaya High Court
WP(C)/81/2024 of NIANDRO SYIEMIONG Vs THE KHASI HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL AND 5 ORS. on 15 April 2026
Serial No. 05 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 81 of 2024 Date of Decision: 15.04.2026 Shri Niandro Syiemiong, Syiem of Maharam Syiemship, Mawkyrwat, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya …. Petitioner(s) Versus 1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Serial No. 05
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
WP(C) No. 81 of 2024
Date of Decision: 15.04.2026
Shri Niandro Syiemiong,
Syiem of Maharam Syiemship, Mawkyrwat,
South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
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1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Represented by its Secretary (Executive Committee) Meghalaya, Shillong
2. The Chief Executive Member, KHADC, Shillong
3. The Deputy Secretary to the Executive Committee, KHADC, Shillong
4. The Executive Member, i/c Elaka Administration, KHADC, Shillong
6. Shri Kynsaiborlang N. Syiem, Syiem of Hima Bhowal, R/o Iingkyrsa Village, P.O. Trongpleng, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya … Respondent(s)
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Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. T. Dkhar, Adv.
vice Mr. H.L. Shangreiso, Sr. Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S. Marpan, Adv. (For R 1-4)
Mr. K. Paul, Sr. Adv. with
Mr. S. Khyriem, Adv. (For R 6)
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1. Mr. T. Dkhar, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that due to certain other developments, he prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the instant application with liberty to file afresh.
2. Mr. S. Marpan, learned counsel for the respondents Nos. 1 to 4, and Mr. K. Paul, learned Senior counsel for the respondent No. 6, though not objecting to the withdrawal of the writ petition, has raised reservations with regard to the liberty that may be granted.
3. This Court has heard the learned counsel for the parties. It is noted that this matter has been revived by virtue of the Review application, being allowed by order dated 12.03.2026. Though objections have been raised by the learned counsel for the respondents, however as the matter is purely on a point of law, in the interest of justice, the withdrawal is allowed with liberty as prayed.
4. The writ petition stands closed and is accordingly disposed of.
JUDGE Meghalaya 15.04.2026 “V. Lyndem-PS”
2025:MLHC:1127 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2026.04.15 15:45:28 IST Signature Not Verified