Dr. Khrawburom Iawkoh and Ors v. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (Khadc) and Ors

JUDGMENT AND ORDER

¶1The petitioners herein who are stated to be the members of the Executive Committee of the Shnat Raid Nongshken are before this Court being aggrieved at the non-disposal of their representations dated

19.01.2026 and 11.02.2026, filed before the respondents Nos. 2 & 3, with regard to the matter concerning the office of the Sordar Shnat Raid Nongshken.

¶2It has been submitted by Mr. P. Yobin, learned counsel for the petitioners that respondent No. 5, though suspended by the Lyngdoh of Raid Nongshken, had continued to function, and the same has led to difficulties within the Shnat Raid itself, for which representations have been filed. He further submits that to the representations, it appears that the Executive Committee, District Council has issued a show cause notice to the respondent No. 5, a copy of which has just been obtained. Notwithstanding this fact he submits, the respondents may be directed to dispose of the matter concerning the office of the Shnat Raid Nongshken, within a time frame.

¶3Mr. T.T. Diengdoh, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. C.C.T Sangma, learned counsel for the respondent District Council has submitted that the writ petition has become infructuous, and further that

the matter concerning the office of the Shnat Raid Nongshken is also seized by the Executive Committee, inasmuch as, against the said suspension, a stay order is operating. He therefore, submits that nothing remains for consideration before this Court, and the respondents Nos. 2 & 3, shall deal with the matter in accordance with law.

¶4In view of the submissions and circumstances of the case, issuance of notice to the other respondents Nos. 3, 4 & 5, is not deemed necessary, and the instant writ petition is disposed of at the motion stage itself, by directing that the 2(two) representations concerning the office of the Sordar Shnat Raid Nongshken be disposed of expeditiously, preferably within a period of 2(two) months.

¶5In the meantime, status quo shall be maintained, till further orders are passed by the respondent No. 2.

¶6The matter stands closed and is accordingly disposed of.

JUDGE

Meghalaya

25.02.2026 "V. Lyndem-PS"

Date: 2026.02.25 18:46:06 IST

Serial No. 02 Supplementary List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 78 of 2026 Date of Decision: 25.02.2026 1. Dr. Khrawburom Iawkoh, S/o (L) E. Khongstai, R/o Nongskhen Village, P.O. & P.S. Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110 2. Shri Banshan lang Sutnga, S/o (L) D. Iawram, R/o Nongskhen Village, Raid Nongshken, P.O. & P.S. Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110 3. Shri Draskan Dura, S/o (L) K. Iawram, R/o Mawdang Village, Raid Nongshken, P.O. & P.S. Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110 4. Shri Present Massar, S/o (L) P. Shullai, R/o Korblang Village, Raid Nongshken, P.O. & P.S. Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110 5. Shri Aldrin Samiam, S/o (L) K. Diengdoh, R/o Mairlynnai Wahsherkhmut Village, Raid Nongshken, P.O. & P.S. Pynursla, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya-793110 … Petitioner(s) Versus 1. Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) Represented by the Secretary to the Executive Committee, Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 2. Executive Member, In-Charge Elaka, Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Shillong, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 3. Syiem of Hima Khyrim, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya 4. Lyngdoh/Basan, Raid Mawlieh Khyrim Syiemship. 5. Shri Sukher Nongrum, Suspended Sordar, Raid Nongshken, East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya … Respondent(s) Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. P. Yobin, Adv. with Mr. K.V. Kharlyngdoh, Adv. Mr. W. Dkhar, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. T.T. Diengdoh, Sr. Adv. with Mr. C.C.T. Sangma, Adv. (For R 1&2) i) Whether approved for reporting in Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication in press: