WA/1/2024 of NONGTEI SINGH SYIEMIONG Vs KHASI HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT AND 5 ORS on 28 October 2025

1. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council represented by its Secretary, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council.

2. Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District represented by the Secretary to the Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council.

3. Executive Member i/c Elaka Administration etc., Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong.

4. Joint Secretary to the Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong.

5. Shri Bryllyenhenry Syiemiong (L) Berally Thongni Resident of Phlangdiloin Village, Langrin Syiemship, South West Khasi Hills District.

6. Seng Samla Hima Langrin,

Phlangdiloin, Langrin Syiemship, South West Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya represented by its President Shri Pynshngain Lyngdoh. ….Respondents

Coram:

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Soumen Sen, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge Appearance: For the Appellant : Mr A.R. Passah, Adv.

Mr S. Syiem, Adv.

For the Respondents : Mr R. Kharsyad, Adv.

Vice Mr T.T. Diengdoh, Sr Adv. [for R1-4]

Mr H.L. Shangreiso, Sr Adv. with

Mr T. Dkhar, Adv. [for R5]

Mrs N.G. Shylla, Adv. [for R6]

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

Learned counsel for the appellant submits that the subject-matter of challenge in the writ proceedings was the order of suspension following an enquiry proceeding initiated against the appellant. The learned single judge did not interfere with the suspension order pending the enquiry proceeding. However, having regard to the fact that the findings of the Inquiry Officer is in favour of the appellant, on instructions it is submitted that the appellant is not ready to proceed with the appeal.

2. The learned counsel for the appellant has placed before us the communication dated 24.10.2025 wherefrom it appears that the Joint Secretary to the Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong while forwarding the enquiry report submitted by the Inquiry Officer has called for the views/comments, if any on the report.

3. In view of the submission made on behalf of the appellant that the enquiry report is in his favour and the charges have not been proved during the enquiry proceeding, nothing is required to be decided in this appeal as the grievance of the appellant has been fully redressed by reason of the report filed by the Inquiry Officer.

4. The letter dated 24.10.2025 issued by the Joint Secretary to the Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council is taken on record.

5. The appeal, accordingly stands disposed of.

(B. Bhattacharjee) (Soumen Sen)

Judge Chief Justice

2025:MLHC:1019-DB Digitally signed by SYLVANA LIZ KHARBHIH Date: 2025.10.28 17:57:02 IST Signature Not Verified