Joplin Marbaniang v. State of Meghalaya and 20 Ors

JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

¶1This matter was brought before this Court by the petitioner with a prayer to direct the respondent Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC), Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., (PGCIL), for removal of the high tension electric pole and 33KV line, which skirts the premises, and land of the writ petitioner, as well as for re-construction of the boundary wall by the NERPC, which was damaged by a landslide.

¶2When this matter was taken up on the last date, the NERPC (Respondent No. 15), has produced materials showing that the collapse of the boundary wall had also affected the portion of the residential quarters of the NERPC, and accordingly an estimate has also been prepared for repair of the same, which has since been sanctioned, and works is to be executed by the CPWD.

¶3With regard to the other aspects, i.e. shifting of the high tension pole and 33KV line, it has been submitted by Mr. N. Khera, learned counsel for the respondent No. 13, that the said high tension poles will be removed and the underground cabling works is underway, for which money has already been sanctioned, and works is to be executed by MeECL (Respondents Nos. 2-12). It is also submitted that the underground cabling is not primarily due to the incident as reported, but is part of regular course of upgradation and improvement of the operations of the respondent No. 13. The same is noted, by this Court.

¶4In view of these developments, it appears that whatever grievances the writ petitioner had or harbored has been addressed. It is expected that the construction of the wall be completed expeditiously, as well as the other works for cabling or ducting, as seen in the materials placed before this Court. It is further provided that the parties are to cooperate in the execution of the works, and not to cause disruption, in any manner.

¶5Accordingly, the matter stands closed and is disposed of. JUDGE

04.12.2024 "V. Lyndem-PS"

Date: 2024.12.04 18:24:46 IST

Serial No. 18 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 362 of 2024 Date of Decision: 04.12.2024 Smti Joplin Marbaniang … Petitioner(s) Versus 1. The State of Meghalaya Represented by the Commissioner & Secretary, Power Department, Government of Meghalaya, 2. Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation, Ltd.,(MeECL) Lumjingshai, Short Round Road, Shillong 3. Director Corporate Affairs, Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Lumjingshai, Short Round Road, Shillong 4. Chief Accounts Officer, Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Lumjingshai, Short Round Road, Shillong 5. Joint Secretary, Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (MeECL) Lumjingshai, Short Round Road, Shillong 6. Deputy Secretary, Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (MeECL) Lumjingshai, Short Round Road, Shillong 7. Chief Engineer, Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (MePDCL) 8. The Senior Electrical Inspector, Govt. of Meghalaya, Horse Shoe Building, Shillong. 9. Assistant Executive Engineer, Lapalang Distribution Sub-Division Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. (MePDCL), 10. Director (Distribution) MePDCL, Lumjingshai, Shillong. 11. Superintending Engineer, Shillong Distribution Circle, MeEDCL, Shillong, Meghalaya. 12. Chief Engineer (D) East Zone MePDCL, Shillong, Meghalaya. 13. Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd., (PGCIL), Northern Eastern Regional office, through its Regional Executive Director, Lapalang, Shillong. 14. Member North Eastern Regional Load Dispatch Centre Grid India (NERLDC) 15. Member Secretary, North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC), Lapalang, Shillong. … Respondent(s) 16. Deputy Commissioner & Chairperson (DDMA), East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, 17. Executive Engineer, MUDA Shillong, Meghalaya. 18. Block Development Officer Mawpat, C&RD Block, 19. Deputy Director, North Eastern Regional Power Committee (NERPC), Shillong 20. The Secretary, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Shillong East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. 21. Dorbar Shnong Lapalang represented by Headman Shri J. Hynniewta, Shillong, Meghalaya. ... Proforma Respondent(s) Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. S. Sen, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A.S. Pandey, Adv. (For 2-12) Mr. N. Khera, Adv. (For R 13) Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI with Ms. K. Gurung, Adv. (For R 15) Mr. T.T. Diengdoh, Sr. Adv. with Mr. C.C.T Sangma, Adv. (For R 20) i) Whether approved for reporting in Law journals etc.: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: