OVERWELL LYNGDOH v. THE KHASI HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL AND ORS.
Court: High Court of Meghalaya
Bench: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE H. S. THANGKHIEW
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High Court of Meghalaya judgment dated 2026-09-11. OVERWELL LYNGDOH v. THE KHASI HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL AND ORS. Read the judgment and case...
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Serial No. 12 Supp. List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 297 of 2026 Date of Decision: 11. 09. 2026 Shri. Overwell Lyngdoh, S/o Shri. S. P. Marbaniang, R/o H/No 31, Kyndong Wahlang, Mawkneng Village, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793115. …Petitioner -Versus- 1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Through the Secretary, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong. 2. The Executive Member, In-Charge Elaka Administration etc. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council. 3. Shri. Kellingstar Rani, S/o (L) Shri. K. Warjri, R/o Mawkneng Village, Nongspung Syiemship East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793121. 4. The Acting Syiem, Nongspung Syiemship. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. K. V. Kharlyngdoh, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. H. L. Shangreiso, Sr. Adv. with Mr. T. Dkhar, Adv. for R 1 & 2. Mr. P. Yobin, Adv. for R 3.
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. By order dated 07-09-2026, Mr. P. Yobin, learned counsel for the respondent No. 3 had prayed that the matter be closed as the respondent No. 3 is not inclined to accept the post of Sordar of Wahlang Khyndai Kyntoit, Nongspung Syiemship. 2. Today, Mr. H. L. Shangreiso, learned Sr. counsel assisted by Mr. T. Dkhar, learned counsel for the respondents No. 1 & 2 submits that as the respondent No. 3 is not willing to accept the post, the matter may be closed. 3. Accordingly, on these submissions, the matter stands closed and disposed of. Judge
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