Lethier N. Arengh and 80 Others v. Union of India and 7 Others

Serial No. 27 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG

WP(C) No. 41 of 2025

Date of Decision: 25.02.2026

¶1Shri. Lethier N. Arengh

¶2Shri. Samson Momin

¶3Shri. Sengman Sangma

¶4Smti. Henija D. Shira

¶5Smti. Sempolla Sangma

¶6Smti. Jesilda Marak

¶7Smti. Samika Marak

¶8Smti. Trenilla W. Momin

¶9Smti. Silme D. Arengh

¶10Shri. Weden Sangma

¶11Shri. Thengson Ch. Marak

¶12Smti. Ratilla Sangma

¶13Smti. Balita Marak

¶14Smti. Sunitha Ch. Sangma

¶15Smti. Nenchi R. Marak

¶16Smti. Nayoni Sangma

¶17Smti. Rikme Arengh

¶18Smti. Martina Marak

¶19Smti. Pronemia D. Shira

¶20Smti. Trylinda Marak

¶21Shri. Lewing Sangma

¶22Shri. Evington Sangma

¶23Smti. Leholin Sangma

¶24Shri. Huberth T. Sangma

¶25Shri. Ambarsing Sangma

¶26Shri. Indeswell Sangma

¶27Shri. Lewillin Marak

¶28Shri. Gamsing Marak

¶29Shri. Pratima Marak

¶30Shri. Rekrang Sangma

¶31Shri. Bidaman Sangma

¶32Shri. Grewin Sangma

¶33Smti. Monica Sangma

¶34Smti. Wahida Marak

¶35Smti. Silsime R. Sangma

¶36Smti. Bewline Marak

¶37Shri. Krenibirth Sangma

¶38Smti. Bremina Sangma

¶39Smti. Manalish Sangma

¶40Smti. Teria Momin

¶41Smti. Suchitra Marak

¶42Smti. Padmini Marak

¶43Smti. Panilia Shira

¶44Smti. Mejilla Shira

¶45Smti. Wardina W. Momin

¶46Smti. Usha Marak

¶47Shri. Pilaksh Marak

¶48Smti. Wellish Momin

¶49Smti. Diana M. Marak

¶50Shri. Babil Marak

¶51Smti. Tanuja W. Momin

¶52Smti. Sangita Shira

¶53Shri. Salchurak Arengh

¶54Smti. Prejikka R. Marak

¶55Shri. Sanam S. Sangma

¶56Smti. Sinna Momin

¶57Shri. Eben Sangma

¶58Smti. Jebilina Momin

¶59Shri. Enesh Marak

¶60Smti. Walme Marak

¶61Shri. Chengkal R. Marak

¶62Shri. Pabren D. Shira

¶63Smti. Tachi R. Sangma

¶64Smti. Nikse Arengh

¶65Shri. Amit Rabha

¶66Smti. Rahel Momin

¶67Smti. Eltariash Momin

¶68Smti. Chonteng Momin

¶69Shri. Rakkim K. Sangma

¶70Shri. Senbistoe G. Momin

¶71Shri. Jemsbirth D. Shira

¶72Shri. Sensewell Sangma

¶73Smti. Ruma Sangma,

¶74Smti. Bitmilla Momin

¶75Shri. Bonel Shira

¶76Shri. Monilthon Sangma

¶77Smti. Molitha Sangma

¶78Smti. Sengrimchi. D. Sangma

¶79Smti. Chibera Sangma

¶80Shri. Sanston Sangma

¶81Shri. Babul Marak. .. Petitioner(s)

-Versus -

¶1Union of India represented by the Secretary of Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, New Delhi.

¶2The State of Meghalaya, through its Chief Secretary Government of Meghalaya.

¶3The Director Ministry of Roads and National Highways Government of India, New Delhi.

¶4The Director National Highways Development Corporation of India Limited (NHIDCL), New Delhi.

¶5The Executive Director National Highways Development Corporation India Limited (NHIDCL), Meghalaya.

¶6The General Manager National Highways Development Corporation of India Limited (NHIDCL), Meghalaya.

¶7The Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), Resubelpara, North Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶8The District Forest Officer, North Garo Hills Resubelpara-Division, Meghalaya. ….Respondent(s)

Coram: Hon'ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge

Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Ms. A. Rani, Adv.

For the Respondent(s) : Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI with

Ms. C. Jala, Adv. (For R 1,3&6)

Mrs. T. Yangi B, AAG with

Mr. E.R. Chyne, GA (For R 2,7&8)

i) Whether approved for reporting in

Law journals etc:

ii) Whether approved for publication

in press: ORDER

¶1Ms. A. Rani, learned counsel for the petitioners prays that she may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ application, with liberty to pursue alternate remedy, if available.

¶2The same is not objected by the learned counsel for the respondents.

¶3Accordingly, the matter stands closed and disposed of on withdrawal, however with liberty as prayed. JUDGE Meghalaya

25.02.2026 "V. Lyndem-PS"

Date: 2026.02.26 13:35:53 IST