THE RAIJ NAMDONG AND ANR. v. THE JAINTIA HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL AND 5 ORS.
Court: High Court of Meghalaya
Bench: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H. S. THANGKHIEW
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High Court of Meghalaya judgment dated 2026-04-17. THE RAIJ NAMDONG AND ANR. v. THE JAINTIA HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL AND 5 ORS. Read the judgment...
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Serial No. 07 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 536 of 2025 Date of Decision: 17. 04. 2026 1. The Raij Namdong, Represented by the Secretary, Raij Namdong, Elaka Nongjngi, West Jaintia Hills District. 2. The Village Namdong-A Represented by the Waheh Chnong, Raij Namdong, Elaka Nongjngi, West Jaintia Hills District. 3. The Dolloi Elaka Nongjngi, represented by General Secretary West Jaintia Hills District. …Petitioners -Versus- 1. The Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai, represented by the Secretary to the Executive Committee, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai. 2. The Chief Executive Member (CEM), Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai. 3. The Revenue Officer, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai. 4. The Land Record & Settlement Officer, Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council, Jowai. 5. The Dolloi, Elaka Nartiang, West Jaintia Hills District. 6.
Thadmynri Village Represented by Waheh Chnong West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. G. Syngkrem, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. M. L. Nongpiur, Adv. for R 1-4. Mr. J. Shylla, Adv. for R 6. 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. Mr. G. Syngkrem, learned counsel for the petitioner today prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ petition, however, with liberty to file afresh, if so advised. 2. Mr. M. L. Nongpiur, learned counsel for the respondents No. 1-4 and Mr. J. Shylla, learned counsel for the respondent No. 6 have no objections. 3. Accordingly, the matter stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however, with liberty as prayed. Judge
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