John Dalton Sangma and 9 Ors v. The State of Meghalaya and 10 Ors

JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

¶1At the outset, Mr. S.Deb, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the writ petitioners may be allowed the liberty to seek remedy under Section 64 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, with regard to their grievances as to the issue of compensation to the petitioners.

¶2The same is also acceded to by Dr. N.Mozika, learned DSGI appearing for the respondents No. 8, 9 & 10, as also Mr. S.Sen, learned GA appearing for the State respondents.

¶3In view of these submissions, the writ petition is closed with liberty given to the petitioners to file appropriate application under Section 64 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, before the competent authority who shall deal with the same in accordance with law.

¶4Matter accordingly stands disposed of.

Judge

Date: 2025.07.31 05:15:54 IST

Serial No.04 Supp. List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 321 of 2024 Date of Decision: 30.07.2025 1. Shri. John Dalton Sangma, S/o. (L) Nelson Ch Momin. 2. Shri. Proshbina Sangma, D/o (L) Nelson Momin. 3. Proballine Ch. Sangma, W/o (L) Nelson Momin. 4. Shri John Cliff Sangma, S/o (L) Nelson Momin. 5. Shri. John Minard Sangma @ Minath Sangma, S/o (L) Nelson Momin. 6. Shri. John Handrick Ch Sangma, S/o (L) Nelson Momin. 7. Shri. Kishore Marak, S/o (L) Ramlal Saha. 8. Smti. Barnitha Sangma, W/o Nonjang Sangma. 9. Smti. Fifiliao Sangma, D/o. Rakbelsing Momin. 10. Smti. Sarnalata Ch. Sangma, W/o Mount Betten K. Sangma. …Petitioners -Versus- 1. The State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Chief Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya. 2. The Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department. 3. The Commissioner & Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Public Works Department. 4. The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department. 5. The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department (Roads), Meghalaya, Shillong. 6. The Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (Roads), NH cum Tura Central Division, Tura, Meghalaya. 7. The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Rev.) West Garo Hills District, Tura. 8. The Secretary to the Govt. of India, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, New Delhi. 9. The General Manager, National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL), B.O. Shillong, Meghalaya. 10. The Deputy General Manager, National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL), B.O. Shillong, Meghalaya. 11. The Director General, Meghalaya Institute of Governance (MIG), Shillong, Meghalaya. …Respondents Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.Deb, Adv. Ms. E.Dkhar, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S.Sen, GA with Ms. Z.E.Nongkynrih, GA for R 1-7. Dr. N.Mozika, DSGI with Ms. M.Myrchiang, Adv. for R 8-10. Ms. R.Kharshiing, Adv. for R 11. i) Whether approved for reporting in Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: