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HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
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Date of Decision: 09.09.2026
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 201 of 2025
Shri. Chanchal Debnath,
S/o (L) Thakur Chand Debnath,
R/o Chaklabasti, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
2026:MLHC:999
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6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 202 of 2025
Shri. Hiralal Deb,
S/o (L) Mohanlal Deb,
R/o New Majai, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
2026:MLHC:999
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6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya
…Respondents
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 203 of 2025
Shri. Moloy Das,
S/o Shri. M. Das,
R/o New Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship, 2026:MLHC:999
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Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 204 of 2025
Shri. Samar Sarkar,
S/o (L) Suresh Ch. Sarkar,
R/o Majai Bholagani,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya – 793108. 2026:MLHC:999
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7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 205 of 2025
Shri. Sajib Debnath,
S/o (L) T.C.Debnath,
R/o Dharambasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship, 2026:MLHC:999
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East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 206 of 2025
Shri. Jhuntu Das,
S/o Shri. S. Das,
R/o Dharambasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents 2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 207 of 2025
Shri. Pradeep Sinha,
S/o Satyajit Sinha,
R/o New Majai, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 208 of 2025
Shri. Sanjay Chakraborty,
S/o. (L) S. Chakraborty,
R/o Dharambasti, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 209 of 2025
Shri. Sujit Das,
S/o (L) Akhil Das,
R/o Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 210 of 2025
Shri. Bikash Das,
S/o (L) Brojendra Kumar Das,
R/o New Majai, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 211 of 2025
Shri. Bishnu Paul,
S/o (L) Binay Bhushan Paul,
R/o Chaklabasti, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 212 of 2025
Shri. Bakul Das,
S/o Shri. Bolu Das,
R/o Chaklabasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 213 of 2025
Shri. Ankur Das,
S/o Shri P. Das,
R/o Dharambasti Bholaganj.
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 214 of 2025
Shri. Niklesh Malakar,
S/o (L) Nipen Malakar,
R/o New Majai, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 215 of 2025
Shri. Biplob Dey,
S/o (L) A. Dey,
R/o Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 216 of 2025
Shri. Atul Das,
S/o Shri. B. Das,
R/o New Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 217 of 2025
Shri. Sudhangshu Das,
S/o (L) S.C. Das,
R/o Dharambasti Bholaganj.
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 218 of 2025
Shri. Sanjib Das,
S/o Shri. K. Das,
R/o Chaklabasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 219 of 2025
Shri. Mintu Debnath,
S/o Shri. J.Debnath,
R/o New Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 220 of 2025
Shri. Nripesh Dey,
S/o (L) N. Dey,
R/o Dharambasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 221 of 2025
Shri. Debashish Dey,
S/o Shri. B. Dey,
R/o Dharambasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
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In MC[WP(C)]. No. 222 of 2025
Shri. Monju Das,
S/o (L) R. Das,
R/o Dharambasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
24
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 223 of 2025
Shri. Abhinash Deb,
S/o Shri. Motilal Deb,
R/o New Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
25
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 224 0f 2025
Shri. Subroto Das,
S/o Shri. S. Das,
R/o New Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
26
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 225 of 2025
Shri. Probito Das,
S/o Shri. P.C.Das,
R/o Chaklabasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
27
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 226 of 2025
Shri. Shankar Dey,
S/o (L) S.Dey,
R/o Dharambasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
28
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 227 of 2025
Shri. Ranatlal Dey @ Ratanlal,
S/ o Shri. Rabindralal Dey,
R/o. New Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
29
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 228 of 2025
Shri. Abhinash Deb,
S/o Shri. Motilal Deb,
R/o New Majai, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
30
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 229 of 2025
Shri. Milon Kumar Das,
S/o Shri. M.Das,
R/o Chaklabasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
31
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 230 of 2025
Shri. Alok Das,
S/o Shri. A. Das,
R/o Majaj Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
32
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 231 of 2025
Shri. Amio Das,
S/o Shri. Ananto Das,
R/o Dharambasti, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
33
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 232 of 2025
Shri. Rahul Roy,
S/o (L) N. Roy,
R/o Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
34
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 233 of 2025
Shri. Bipul Das,
S/o (L) Khuka Das,
R/o New Majai, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
35
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 234 of 2025
Shri. Hirok Roy,
S/o (L) H.K.Roy,
R/o New Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
36
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 235 of 2025
Shri. Sandeep Dey,
S/o (L) Sudhangshu Dey,
R/o Dharambasti, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
37
In MC[WP(C). No. 236 of 2025
Shri. Himadri Roy,
S/o (L) Harikrishna Roy,
R/o New Majai, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
38
In MC[WP(C)] No. 237 of 2025
Shri. Nripesh Dey,
S/o (L) N. Dey,
R/o Dharambasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
39
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 238 of 2025
Shri. Pronob Sarkar,
S/o Shri Pintu Sarkar,
R/o Dharambasti, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
40
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 239 of 2025
Shri. Binayak Roy,
S/o Shri. M.R.Roy,
R/o New Majai Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
41
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 240 of 2025
Shri. Ramakanta Chanda,
S/o (L) R. Chanda,
R/o Chaklabasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
42
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 241 of 2025
Shri. Dilip Ranjan Dey,
S/o (L) Debendro Dey,
R/ o New Majai, Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioners
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
43
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 242 of 2025
Shri. Ashish Debnath,
S/o (L) N. Debnath,
R/o Nayabasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
44
In MC[WP(C)]. No. 243 of 2025
Shri. Adhir Das,
S/o (L) Rojo Das,
R/o Chakalbasti Bholaganj,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Petitioner
-Versus-
1. The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council
Represented by the Secretary to the
Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
2. The Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
3. The Executive Member, I/C Trade,
Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council,
Shillong, Meghalaya.
4. The Special Officer, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council, Shillong, Meghalaya.
5. The Dorbar Shnong, Bholaganj, East Khasi
Hills District, Meghalaya, represented by its
Rangbah Shnong.
6. The Syiem of Sohra,
Sohra Syiemship,
Pdengshnong, Cherrapunji,
East Khasi Hills District,
Meghalaya – 793108.
7. Acting Syiem,
Sohra Syiemship,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
…Respondents
2026:MLHC:999
45
Coram:
Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge
Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.Dey, Adv.
Mr. J.Suchiang, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. H.L.Shangreiso, Sr. Adv. with
Ms. D.Lyngdoh, Adv. for R 1-4.
Mr. R.S.Malngiang, Adv. for R 5.
Mr. S.P.Mahanta, Sr. Adv. with
Mr. M.Lyngdoh, Adv. for R 7.
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. This issue which concerns the renewal of trading licenses of the
petitioners in all these connected matters has been pending due to a deadlock
with regard to who is to issue the fresh No Objection Certificate (NOC) to
the applicants. It is noted that on an earlier occasion, the original NOC was
issued by the Syiem of Sohra, and as such, the judgment rendered by this
Court had directed accordingly that the NOC be obtained from his office.
However, as the matter progressed, there was some confusion with regard 2026:MLHC:999
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as to whether the NOC was to be obtained from the Sordar of Majai or the
Syiem of Sohra.
2. This confusion has now been clarified by the District Council
respondents who have issued a Notification dated 11
th
August, 2026 which
is annexed as Annexure-3 to the additional affidavit filed by the District
Council respondents, whereby the Executive Committee, KHADC has
authorized the Acting Chief, Sohra Syiemship to issue the NOC or any other
certificates/documents required by the residents of Majai after proper
scrutiny, authentication and due diligence. The said Notification dated 11
th
August, 2026 is reproduced hereinbelow:
“OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
KHASI HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT
COUNCIL SHILLONG
NOTIFICATION
NO.DC.XXVII/Genl/66/2017-2026/191
Dated Shillong the 11
th
August, 2026.
In partial modification to the Notification
NO.DC.XXVII/Genl/66/2017-2026/185 dt. 20.5.2026,
the Executive Committee, Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council is pleased to authorise the Acting
Chief, Sohra Syiemship to issue No Objection
Certificate (NOC) or any other certificates/documents
required by residents of Majai, only after proper
scrutiny, authentication and due diligence on the
genuineness of such applications, until further order.
Sd/-
Under Secretary to the Executive
Committee Khasi Hills Autonomous
District Council Shillong.” 2026:MLHC:999
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3. The learned counsel appearing for all the parties submit that in view
of this Notification, the matters can be disposed leaving the applicants to
approach the Acting Syiem of Sohra Syiemship for appropriate action.
4. Accordingly, these connected matters are disposed of by this common
judgment and order allowing the applicants to approach the respondent No.
7 for consideration of their NOCs within four weeks from the date of this
judgment and order. Pending the decision of the respondent No. 7 and
further action thereon by the respondents No. 1- 4, the trading activities of
the applicants shall not be disturbed.
5. As ordered above, these misc. applications stand closed and disposed
of.
Judge
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