Meghalaya High Court
WP(C)/88/2025 of Dr (SMTI) ESTHER J.E.SHONGWAN Vs STATE OF MEGHALAYA AND 11 OTHERS. on 3 November 2025
No.74 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 88 of 2025 Date of Decision: 03.11.2025 Dr. (Smti) Esther J.E.Shongwan, Daughter of (L) Smti. D.Shongwan. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya,
Serial No.74
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
WP(C). No. 88 of 2025
Date of Decision: 03.11.2025
Dr. (Smti) Esther J.E.Shongwan,
Daughter of (L) Smti. D.Shongwan.
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1. State of Meghalaya, represented by Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Education Department, Shillong.
2. Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Education Department, Shillong.
3. Principal Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Education Department, Shillong.
4. Director of Higher & Technical Education, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.
5. Director of School Education & Literacy, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.
6. Director of Educational Research & Training, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.
7. The Advisor, Education Department, Government of Meghalaya.
8. Executive Chairman, Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE), Government of Meghalaya, Tura.
9. Principal Director to the Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE), Government of Meghalaya, Tura.
10. Director, Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE), Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.
11. The Principal, District Institute of Education & Training, Resubelpara, North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.
12. Dr. June Birth A Marak, Associate Professor, District Institute of Education & Training (DIET), Resubelpara, North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya. Presently holding the post of Chief Academic Officer on deputation, Meghalaya Board of School Education (MBOSE) at Tura.
…Respondents
Coram:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge
Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.Sen, Adv.
Ms. E.Blah, Adv.
For the Respondent(s)
: Mrs. T.Yangi B, AAG with
Ms. R.Colney, GA for R 1-7 & 11.
Mr. L.M.Sangma, Adv. for R 8,9,10.
Mr. M.Wanswett, Adv. for R 12.
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JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)
1. In view of the Notification issued by the respondents dated 28th October, 2025, whereby the respondent No. 12 has been reverted to his parent Department, the grievance of the writ petitioner on this count has been redressed.
2. However, Mr. S.Sen, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that as the respondents are to constitute a Departmental Promotion Committee, he prays that directions be issued that the same be done expeditiously.
3. In view of this development, as nothing remains for consideration in this instant writ petition, the same is closed. However, with regard to the proposed Departmental Promotion Committee, it is expected that the same be constituted and completed expeditiously.
4. Writ petition accordingly stands closed and disposed of
Judge
Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2025.11.03 05:53:54 IST Signature Not Verified