Anup M. Sangma and Ors v. State of Meghalaya and Ors

Serial No. 03-16 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG

WP(C) No. 352 of 2020 with WP(C) No. 408 of 2021 WP(C) No. 409 of 2021 WP(C) No. 410 of 2021 WP(C) No. 411 of 2021 WP(C) No. 418 of 2021 WP(C) No. 419 of 2021 WP(C) No. 420 of 2021 WP(C) No. 430 of 2021 WP(C) No. 32 of 2022 WP(C) No. 451 of 2022 WP(C) No. 490 of 2018 WP(C) No. 27 of 2019 WP(C) No. 563 of 2019 Date of Order: 22.04.2026

In WP(C) No.352 of 2020

¶1Shri. Anup M. Sangma

¶2Pebian P. Marak

¶3Smti. Rossetty P. Marak

¶4Neriush P. Marak

¶5Benaya P. Marak

¶6Ashima M. Sangma

¶7Singran Marak

¶8Bemoni M. Sangma

¶9Kakothy M. Sangma

¶10Dorot Marak,

¶11Benaya P. Marak

¶12Niwel M. Sangma

¶13Prodip Hajong

¶14Promilla Ch. Sangma

¶15Borsila Sangma

¶16Salman Ch. Sangma

¶17Wenbilla Ch. Marak

¶18Ena Ch. Momin

¶19Lahin M. Marak

¶20Tena Ch. Momin

¶21Silme M. Sangma

¶22Panchi M. Sangma

¶23Rapolish Ch. Marak

¶24Anjaya M. Sangma

¶25Nada N. Marak

¶26Hoballi N. Marak

¶27Sormilla N. Marak

¶28Sobin Sangma

¶29Madona N. Marak

¶30Shashi N. Marak

¶31Smti. Silche M. Sangma

¶32Smti. Selora R. Marak

¶33Jengkin P. Marak

¶34Abiran Hajong

¶35Verdajene R. Marak

¶36Pranesh Koch

¶37Smti. Sumitra Koch

¶38Winstone M. Sangma

¶39Sukla M. Marak

¶40Naish M. Sangma

¶41Smyrna M. Marak

¶42Bright Willar M. Marak

¶43Pritty M. Marak

¶44Eluvina M. Marak

¶45Sonjoy M. Marak

¶46Lamek P. Marak

¶47Bonthi M. Sangma

¶48Godadhar Koch

¶49Maminni Ch. Marak

¶50Senoli Marak

¶51Premika Sangma

¶52Lotchin M. Marak

¶53Bestotine M. Marak

¶54Bonseng Ch. Marak

¶55Madtabi Koch

¶56Pulu Koch

¶57Lopsat R. Marak

¶58Brenjalish Sangma

¶59Alnon M. Sangma

¶60Chancheng M. Sangma

¶61Nosing Sangma

¶62Dingse Sangma

¶63Wellayday

¶64Milnera M. Sangma

¶65Preditha A. Sangma

¶66Jimi A. Sangma

¶67Samuel Sangma

¶68RuthillaR. Marak

¶69Henderson Marak

¶70Merijah Marak

¶71Subash Koch

¶72Goiring Ch. Momin

¶73Singnon M. Marak

¶74Binon M. Marak

¶75Jingnon M. Marak

¶76Pitherson Sangma

¶77Sing Marak

¶78Kukita Koch

¶79Ajay R. Marak All Resident of Gasuapara, P.O &P. S Gasuapara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶80Robina Sangma

¶81Cheleana Sangma

¶82Sueng Marak

¶83Jino Sangma

¶84Dilchang M. Sangma

¶85Chomison J. Sangma

¶86Whillbirth Sangma

¶87Julitha A. Sangma

¶88Wome Sangma

¶89Serilla A. Sangma

¶90Hebilla A. Sangma

¶91Parilla A. Sangma

¶92Sarbilla A. Sangma

¶93Rina Sangma

¶94Enchilla A. Sangma

¶95Solman Ch. Marak

¶96Prottila Ch. Marak

¶97Jopilla Ch. Marak

¶98Biplap M. Sangma

¶99Josina Ch. Marak

¶100Lorensh Ch. Marak

¶101Sandey A. Sangma

¶102Tangsil A. Sangma

¶103Sitha A. Sangma

¶104Trister M. Sangma

¶105Jasintha R. Marak

¶106Nosilchi R. Marak

¶107Salekchi R. Marak

¶108Dhoneswar Hajong

¶109Tresilda D. Sangma

¶110Alberth Marak

¶111Wellojina D. Sangma

¶112Mopison D. Sangma

¶113Tusit D. Momin

¶114Harmesh Ch. Momin

¶115Silgimchi Ch. Marak

¶116Monilla Sangma

¶117Pitol A. Sangma

¶118Gobinath Sangma

¶119Bijolia Koch All resident of Gandibor, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶120Sumoti Marak

¶121Basonti Marak

¶122Anamika Marak

¶123Barnath Marak

¶124Lukash Marak

¶125Borol Sangma

¶126Sudin Koch All resident of Gobrakura, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶127Mingan D. Sangma R/o. Rongsepgri, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶128Menthu Ch. Momin

¶129Probellas Marak

¶130Smti. Sencilla M. Marak All resident of Rongsigre, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong.

¶2Additional Chief Secretary I/C Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.

¶3Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management, Shillong.

¶4The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), South Garo Hills Ampati, Meghalaya.

¶5Union of India represented by Home Secretary, Ministry of (Home) Affairs Government of India, New Delhi.

¶6Joint secretary, Border Management Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg NDCC building New Delhi-110001.

¶7Director (BM.III) Ministry of New Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg New Delhi-110001.

¶8Secretary General, Border Management Department, Ministry of (Home) Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.

¶9Chief General Manager (Engg) National Border Construction Company (India) Limited (NBCC), SPG-Ner, NBCC House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-701000, Assam.

¶10General Manager, National Border Construction Company (NBCC) Hawakhana, Tura west Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶11Project Executive (Civil) National Border Construction Company, (NBCC) House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, guwahati-701000, Assam.

¶12Project Manager (C) National Border Construction (NBCC), Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶13Deputy General Manager (P) NBCC (India) Limited IBB FencingWorks House No. LKT002 Lumkut Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶14Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi.

¶15Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Mawpat, Shillong, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.408 of 2021

¶1Smti Mimi S Marak D/o Shri Washington Marak R/o Rasnagre Village,

South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶2Shri Boril Ch Sangma S/o Shri (Lt) Blendro R Marak R/o Rasnagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶3Smti Havilla D Sangma D/o Shri Nengjon Sangma R/o Rasnagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶4Smti Senomica D Sangma D/o Shri Boril Ch Sangma R/o Rasnagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary to the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt.of India, New Delhi.

¶2The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKTO02, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶3The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

¶4The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.

¶5The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenu & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶6The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong. Meghalaya.

¶7The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.409 of 2021

¶1Shri Romen Sangma, S/o (L) Metrona Marak, R/o 79 Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶2Shri Romit Sangma, S/o Shri Parish Marak, R/o 36 Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶3Smti Henalina D Sangma alias Emalina, D/o Shri Thomas D Sangma, R/o Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

4.Smti Jubola Hajong. D/o Shri Darendro Hajong. R/o Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

5.The Arapara Baptist Church, Represented by its Secretary Arapara, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

..... Petitioners

-VERSUS-

1.Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary to the Govt.of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt.of India, New Delhi.

2.The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKTO02, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

3.The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

4.The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya.

5.The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department,

Shillong, Meghalaya.

6.The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong. Meghalaya.

7.The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.410 of 2021

¶1Smti Monjila N Marak D/o Jimison A Sangma R/o Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

2.Shri Harun N Marak S/o Lt. Medol M Marak R/o 15, Rongchekgre South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

3.Smti Celine A Sangma D/o Shri Henry R Marak R/o 47 RC Mission Compound, Baghmara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶4Smti Grebilla N Marak D/o Amdresh D Shira R/o HNo. 59, Kongkhona Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

5.Shri Temang N Marak S/o Jemison A Sangma R/o Hno.91, Kongkhona Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

6.Shri Senggrik N Marak S/o Lt. Jimmison A Sangma R/o Hno.91, Kongkhona Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

7.Smti Baylow N Marak W/o Jimison Sangma R/o Hno.91, Kongkhona Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

8.Smti Saira A Sangma W/o Probin S Sangma R/o Hno. 89, Kongkhona Jongkol, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

9.Smti Tenatchi N Marak D/o Jimison A Sangma R/o H.No.91, Kongkhona, Jongkol South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

¶2The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶3The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

¶4The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya.

¶5The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya.

¶6The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶7The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.411 of 2021

¶1Smti Bibila Ch Sangma W/o Pidrash B Marak R/o 44 Dasanggre, Rangchikipgre South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶2Shri Belindro Marak

S/o Shri Lt. Noronjina Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶3Shri Gelen Marak S/o Shri Prodias R Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶4Shri Prodias Marak S/o Late Singa Sangma R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶5Shri Winterson Marak S/o Late Sauja Sangma R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶6Smti Miristina D Shira D/o Shri Winterson Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶7Smti Aibish D Shira D/o Shri Winterson Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶8Shri Wiseman D Shira S/o Shri Winterson Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶9Shri Piderash B Marak alias Pidresh Marak S/o Lt. Dingreng Sangma R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

10.Shri Pritiush Sangma S/o Watchalish R Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

11.Smti Marcilla Ch Sangma D/o Shri Piderash B Marak R/o Dasanggre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

12.Smti Nargish Ch Sangma D/o Lt. Rikra Marak R/o Dassanggre Village South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

¶2The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶3The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

¶4The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya.

¶5The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya.

¶6The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶7The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.418 of 2021

¶1Smti Tellina Ch Marak alias Telina Marak W/o (L) Clement Sangma R/o 1, Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶2Smti Salme Ch Marak, D/o (L) Jallo D Sangma, R/o 1, Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶3Shri Namseng Ch Marak,

S/o (L) Jalo D Sangma, R/o 1, Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶4Smti Torila Sangma D/o Late Ento Marak R/o 6, Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶5Smti Suchona M Sangma D/o Andresh Marak R/o 13, Bedolboi, Baghmara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶6Smti Sabina M Sangma D/o Krishna B Marak R/o. H No.51, Jadigittim South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶7Smti Sumona M Sangma D/o Andresh B Marak R/o 20, Bedolboi, South Garo Hills District Meghalaya

¶8Smti Rebina Sangma D/o Matius Momin R/o 12, Bedolboi South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

¶2The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶3The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

¶4The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya.

¶5The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya.

¶6The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶7The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.419 of 2021

¶1Smti Sengme Ch Marak D/o Biren M Sangma, R/o H/No. 7, Dabram, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

2.Shri Birendro M Sangma S/o Sajiaram R Marak R/o H/No. 7, Dabram, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

3.Smti Nickrish Marak S/o Dingjon Sangma R/o 21, Dobogre, Dabram South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

4.Smti Suntila Ch Marak D/o Diren R Sangma R/o H/No. 7, Dabram, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

5.Smti Srimajoythy R Marak D/o Lt. Probinson N Sangma R/o 52, Dabram, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

6.Shri Klang A Sangma S/o Tita Marak R/o 13, Bedolboi, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

7.Smti Kristina Marak D/o Trahon Marak R/o 54, Dabram South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

8.Smti Kerina R Marak D/o Lingthon M Marak R/o H/No. 74 Arapara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

9.Smti Ushadevi R Marak D/o Bilson M Sangma R/o HNo. 54, Dabram South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

10.Smti Malme G Momin D/o Haron S Sangma R/o 44, Dabram South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

¶2The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶3The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

¶4The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya.

¶5The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya.

¶6The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶7The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.420 of 2021

¶1Smti Gretilla B Marak alias Gretila B Marak W/o Pollinchan G Momin, R/o Netri Village South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

2.Smti Lusia B Marak D/o (L) Sparson Ch Marak, R/o 15 Bedolboi, Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

¶2The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶3The Chief Managing Director (CMD), NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

¶4The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya.

¶5The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya.

¶6The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶7The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.430 of 2021

¶1Smti Rupani Arengh alias Rupa Arengh D/o Shri Joba Marak R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

2.Shri Walton Marak

W/o Shri Rohit Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

3.Smti Herila Arengh W/o Shri Nikudimus Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

4.Smti Ella R Sangma D/o Shri (Lt) Modinath D Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

5.Smti Premita Sangma alias Premitha Sangma D/o Shri Molme Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

6.Smti Grenpilla Sangma alias Grenpilla Ch Sangma W/o Shri Binoy Arengh R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

7.Smti Badina Ch Sangma D/o Shri Binoy Arengh R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

8.Smti Pisulina Sangma W/o Shri Jerimia Marak R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

9.Shri Bathchand Ch Sangma S/o Shri Binoy Arengma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

10.Shri Rohaldi Sangma S/o Lt. Bajansing Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

11.Smti Senita Marak alias Senitha Marak W/o Shri Lin Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village,

South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

12.Shri Luls Marak S/o Shri Lin Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

13.Smti Kerina Sangma W/o Shri Portin Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

14.Shri Portin Sangma alias Portin Momin S/o Shri Ella Marak R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

15.Smt Jodina Sangma alias Jodina D Sangma W/o Subil Shira R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

16.Shri Wilder Ch Sangma alias Wilder Sangma S/o Shri Henno Ch Marak R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

17.Smti Jinna Ch Sangma alias Jina Sangma D/o Shri Henno Ch Sangma R/o Nilwagre Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1Union of India, Represented by the Under Secretary To the Govt. of India, Department of Border Management, (BM-1) Division, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India, New Delhi.

¶2The Deputy General Manager (P), NBCC (India) Ltd., IBB Fencing Works, House No LKT002, Lumkut, Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶3The Chief Managing Director (CMD),

NBCC India Ltd, NBCC Bhavan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.

¶4The General Manager, NBCC India Ltd, Hawakhana Tura, West Garo Hills Meghalaya.

¶5The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong Meghalaya.

¶6The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶7The Deputy Commissioner, South Garo Hills District, Baghmara, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.32 of 2022

¶1Smti. Murthybina n. Sangma w/o Hillstar D. Marak, R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

2.Smt. Luida N. Sangma R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

3.Smti. Kobita N. Sangma, R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya,

4.Smti. Sobita N. Sangma, R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

5.Smti.Sudanto Banai, R/o Batabari, P.O & P.S Baghmara, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

.....Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong.

¶2Additional Chief Secretary I/C Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.

¶3Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management, Shillong.

¶4The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), South Garo Hills Ampati, Meghalaya.

¶5Union of India represented by Home Secretary, Ministry of (Home) Affairs Government of India, New Delhi.

¶6Joint secretary, Border Management Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg NDCC building New Delhi-110001.

¶7Director (BM.III) Ministry of New Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg New Delhi-110001.

¶8Secretary General, Border Management Department, Ministry of (Home) Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.

¶9Chief General Manager (Engg) National Border Construction Company (India) Limited (NBCC), SPG-Ner, NBCC House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-701000, Assam.

¶10General Manager, National Border Construction Company (NBCC) Hawakhana, Tura west Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶11Project Executive (Civil) National Border Construction Company, (NBCC) House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, guwahati-701000, Assam.

¶12Project Manager (C) National Border Construction (NBCC), Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶13Deputy General Manager (P) NBCC (India) Limited IBB FencingWorks House No. LKT002 Lumkut Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶14Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi.

¶15Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Mawpat, Shillong, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.451 of 2022

¶1Shri. Justin D. Sangma S/o Shri. Polison R. Marak R/o Nagrajora P.O & P.S Gasuapara South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶2Shri. Khanu Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶3Smt. Pottila Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶4Smti. Tresilla M. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶5Smti. Pittilla K. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills Baghmara

¶6Shri. Winfill D. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶7Smt. Lebika S. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶8Smt. Medini S. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶9Smt.Simjini S. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶10Smt. Mimal S. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶11Smt. Grecie Deora K. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶12Smt. Tomony M., Sangma

R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶13Shri. Darwin K. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶14Smti. Sellina R. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶15Smt. Amelia R. Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara,

¶16Shri. Zeprin Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶17Shri. Willish T. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶18Smt. Prishmilla R. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶19Shri. Sareng Ch. Momin R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶20Smt. Pryangka R. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶21Smt. Sunitha R. Marak R/o Jatrakona, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶22Shri. Terendra Reang R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶23Smt. Lika R. Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶24Smt. Tangline Ch. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶25Shri. Samgar R. Sangma R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶26Shri. Wanring t. Sangma R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶27Smt. Pebinna Marak R/o Bandapara, South Garo Hills, Baghmara

¶28Shri. Enush Ch. Marak R/o Bandapara South Garo Hills, Baghmara

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong.

¶2Additional Chief Secretary I/C Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.

¶3Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management, Shillong.

¶4The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), South Garo Hills Ampati, Meghalaya.

¶5Union of India represented by Home Secretary, Ministry of (Home) Affairs Government of India, New Delhi.

¶6Joint secretary, Border Management Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg NDCC building New Delhi-110001.

¶7Director (BM.III) Ministry of New Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg New Delhi-110001.

¶8Secretary General, Border Management Department, Ministry of (Home) Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.

¶9Chief General Manager (Engg) National Border Construction Company (India) Limited (NBCC), SPG-Ner, NBCC House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-701000, Assam.

¶10General Manager, National Border Construction Company (NBCC) Hawakhana, Tura west Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶11Project Executive (Civil) National Border Construction Company, (NBCC) House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, guwahati-701000, Assam.

¶12Project Manager (C) National Border Construction (NBCC), Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶13Deputy General Manager (P) NBCC (India) Limited IBB FencingWorks House No. LKT002 Lumkut Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶14Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi.

¶15Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Mawpat, Shillong, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

In WP(C) No.490 of 2018

¶1Shri Gregory N. Marak

¶2Smt. Saira A. Sangma

¶3Smt. Epdaline R. Marak

¶4Shri Tuntun R. Marak

¶5Smt Tisbe A. Sangma

¶6Shri Dilpot A. Sangma

¶7Smt Celline A. Sangma

¶8Shri Harun N. Marak

¶9Smt Baylow N. Marak

¶10Shri Senggrik N. Marak

¶11Shri Nolman M. Sangma

¶12Smt Maloty S. Marak

¶13Smt Elijabeth S. Marak

¶14Smt Lehony N. Marak

¶15Smt Monjilla N. Marak

¶16Smt Saira A. Sangma

¶17Shri Sengchang A. Sangma

¶18Smt Rikmitchi A. Sangma

¶19Smt Noselline N. Marak

¶20Shri Sengbirth N. Marak

¶21Smt Balnangdosime N. Marak

¶22Shri Tengsrang N. Marak

¶23Smt Cicilia S. Marak

¶24Smt Pullani S. Marak

¶25Smt Nosilla S. Marak

¶26Smt Algina R. Marak

¶27Shri Sengkal S. Marak

¶28Shri Tippo R. Marak

¶29Shri Medina S. Marak

¶30Shri Sadina R. Marak

¶31Smt Pullanni S. Marak

¶32Smt Dimse N. Marak

¶33Smt Grebilla N. Marak

¶34Smt Sepalin N. Marak

¶35Smt Quiline S. Marak

¶36Smt Monika S. Marak

¶37Smt Jasuna S. Marak

¶38Shri Chengsan S. Marak

¶39Smt Monalisa K. Sangma

¶40Shri. Samson N. Marak

¶41Shri Temeng G. Momin

¶42Smt Barony N. Marak

¶43Shri Diliram R. Sangma

¶44Smt Nenilla R. Marak

¶45Krischilla N. Marak

¶46Rupsing R. Marak

¶47Julliana S. Marak

¶48Senila M. Sangma

¶49Rejina A. Sangma

¶50Jehani D. Shira

¶51Walman D. Shira

¶52Shri Sengstar M. Marak

¶53Shri Johny Ch. Marak

¶54Smt Komila R. Marak

¶55Smt Salmilla Ch. Marak

¶56Smt Kansai Ch. Marak

¶57Smt Tanchina Ch. Marak

¶58Smt Peolish Ch. Marak

¶59Shri Rongseng N. Marak

¶60Shri Najitha Ch. Marak

¶61Smt Muktha Ch. Marak

¶62Shri Mirah N. Sangma

¶63Smt Isarabell P. Marak

¶64Smt Anitha Sangma

¶65Smt Demeri Sangma

¶66Smt Menika Marak

¶67Smt Lernika N. Marak

¶68Smt Diana N. Marak

¶69Smt Gelerina N. Mar

¶70Smt Debora Ch. Mar-

¶71Smt Jenimen R. Mara

¶72Smt Aibina Sangma

¶73Smt Tengmera T. Sangma

¶74Smt Binamerry T. Sangma

¶75Smt Tematchi N. Marak

¶76Smt Josphin N. Marak

¶77Shri Tenang N. Marak

¶78Shri Starson D. Marak

¶79Smt Chaya. Momin

¶80Smt Onila M. Sangma

¶81Smt Alphonish D. Sangma

¶82Smt Benalish Marak

¶83Smt Rina M. Sangma

¶84Smt Lerida N. Marak

¶85Shri Johtuna N. Marak

¶86Smt Probilla N. Marak

¶87Smt Bibana M. Sangma

¶88Smt Sillon A. Sangma

¶89Smt Dimserani A. Sangma

¶90Shri Sengkil Momin

¶91Smt Krischilla N. Marak

¶92Smt Tengchi N. Marak

¶93Smt Isabel R. Marak

¶94Smt Crejishbell N. Marak

¶95Smt Ludhina N. Marak

¶96Shri Williston N. Marak

¶97Smt Valentina D. Sangma

¶98Shri Nirmol R. Marak

¶99Smt Grenbila N. Marak

¶100Smt Mayadevi S. Marak

¶101Shri Sillon A. Sangma

¶102Smt Nosilchi A. Sangma All are the resident of Jongkol village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶103Smt Sengme R. Marak

¶104Shri Ropseng R. Marak

¶105Smt Mukta R. Marak

¶106Shri Bathseng R. Marak

¶107Shri Sunil R. Marak

¶108Shri Gaurap Marak

¶109Shri Poulish S. Sangma

¶110Shri. Sunil R. Marak

¶111Smt Hobila D. Marak

¶112Smt Batje R. Marak

¶113Shri Nikalson D. Marak

¶114Smt Hebina M. Sangma

¶115Smt Supola R Marak

¶116Shri Josep B Marak

¶117Shri Romit R Sangma

¶118Smt Premika M Sarngma

¶119Smt Gisil M Sangma

¶120Smt Perosh M Sangma

¶121Smt Chotaimuni N Marak

¶122Smt Gresalline R Marak

¶123Smt Bonsing M Sangma

¶124Smt Asmina N Marak

¶125Smt Panseng N Marak

¶126Shri Daldijaine K Sangma

¶127Shri Contrasy S Marak

¶128Smt Pithila M Sangma

¶129Shri Benetha Areng

¶130Smt Silinda D Marak

¶131Smt Ranila D Marak

¶132Shri Romen K Sangma

¶133Shri Rikrak Momin

¶134Shri Sengran N Sangma

¶135Shri Carl Tengsu S Marak

¶136Smt Fatima S Marak

¶137Smt Barnity S Marak

¶138Smt Aparna S Marak

¶139Smt Serena S Marak

¶140Smt Sikme S Marak

¶141Smt Diana M Sangma

¶142Shri Beckuver S Marak

¶143Smt Memarish S Marak

¶144Smt Norse Ch Marak

¶145Shri Mindash R Marak

¶146Smt Surai M Sangma

¶147Smt Kamini M Sangma

¶148Smt Eley M Sangma

¶149Secretary, President Baptish Church

¶150Smt Marcilline R Marak

¶151Shri Binoy Hajong

¶152Shri Sukumar Hajong

¶153Smt Julia S Marak

¶154Shri Nikseng Sangma

¶155Shri Raiana R Sangma

¶156Smt Enalina D Sangma

¶157Smt Nareng R Marak

¶158Smt Jubala Hajong

¶159Shri Robin Hajong

¶160Smt Simchi R Marak

¶161Smt Nikme R Marak

¶162Smt Prapulla Hajong

¶163Smt Jobina D Sangma

¶164Shri Opendro Hajong

¶165Shri Balika M Sangma

¶166Smti Songje M Sarngma

¶167Smt Sara M Sangma

¶168Smt Enabel P Marak

¶169Smt Isarabel P Marak

¶170Smt Chaya P Marak

¶171Smt Maya P Marak

¶172Shri Namson W Momin

¶173Smt Rebaini M Sangma

¶174Smt Purilla A Sangma

¶175Shri Subol Hajong

¶176Buthar Sangma

¶177Smt Merarahana D Marak

¶178Smt Lellabothy D Marak

¶179Smt Mira D Marak

¶180Smt Tublish D Shira

¶181Smt Preabala R Marak

¶182Smt Grenish P Marak

¶183Smt Suleka Hajong All are the resident of Arapara Village South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶184WildeshR Marak

¶185Sinda M Sangma

¶186Jehosh M Sangma

¶187Bingstar Ch Marak

¶188Ballienish M Sangma

¶189Pebolina M Sangma

¶190MalmeG Momin

¶191Berilla M Sangma

¶192Benjamin Ch Sangma

¶193Shri George P Marak

¶194Smt Makdalin Ch Sangma

¶195Anjila Ch Sangma

¶196Sebila Ch Sangma

¶197AugustinR Marak

¶198Zaanjibar M Marak

¶199Nicholas Sangma

¶200Senduri M Sangma

¶201Shira R Marak

¶202Jetem T Sangma

¶203Nose T Sangma

¶204Dimse T Sangma

¶205Lok R Marak

¶206Killing Marak

¶207Sonju D Sangma

¶208Esterlin N Sangma

¶209Sellitha M Sangma

¶210Ontilla B Marak

¶211Nikit Ch Marak

¶212Tengkira A Sangma

¶213Chamaktha A Sarngma

¶214Samina A Sangma

¶215Wallen D Shira

¶216Cockstan R Marak

¶217Kilmeth R Marak

¶218Nicky B Marak

¶219Eny P Marak

¶220Pullina B Marak

¶221Shri. Ranggira R. Sangma

¶222Shri. Crossbell N. Sangma

¶223Smti. Shadina Ch. Sangma

¶224Smti. Lolindha Ch. Sangma

¶225Shri. Winder Sangma

¶226Shri. Anthony G. Momin

¶227Shri. Dillip B. Marak (Nokma)

¶228Smti. Starinna N. Marak

¶229Shri. Indrocent N. Marak

¶230Smti. Berajit A. Sangma

¶231Smti. Chiro A. Sarngma

¶232Smti. Mathila B. Marak

¶233Smti. Binal B. Marak

¶234Shri. Napsing R. Marak

¶235Smti. Pollina B. Marak

¶236Shri. Weljash S. Marak

¶237Smti. Sengkey Ch. Sangma

¶238Smti. Gremish P. Marak

¶239Shri. Rupseng R. Marak All are the resident of Dabram Village South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

¶240Smt Sharona N Marak

¶241Smt Rewena R Sangma

¶242Smt Hemiforty P Marak

¶243Smt Senoritha D Sangma

¶244Smt Sohana P. Marak

¶245Shri Jacole M. Sangma

¶246Shri Kanti M. Sangma

¶247Shri Marthiush N. Marak

¶248Smt Sahira D Shira

¶249Shri Rikrak G Momin

¶250Smt Diana M Sangma

¶251Smt Talita S Marak

¶252Shri Bongjim M Sangma

¶253Smt Proty A Sangma

¶254Smt Nogitha M Sangma

¶255Smt Tengre S Marak

¶256Shri Nearson Ch Sangma

¶257Shri Sooharto R Sangma

¶258Shri Brellian D. Sangma

¶259Shri Tokyo R. Marak

¶260Smt Rosni D. Shira

¶261Smt Sentula D. Shira

¶262Shri Belonish D. Shira

¶263Shri Denilla D. Shira

¶264Shri Puiman D Shira

¶265Shri Prodeep D Marak

¶266Smt Esani D. Shira

¶267Shri Necknesh R. Marak

¶268Smt Juni N. Marak

¶269Smt Learim D. Shera

¶270Shri Nirmol R. Marak

¶271Smt Tanora N. Sangma

¶272Shri Sengkat D. Shira

¶273Shri Daldijainie K. Sangma

¶274Smt Lekitha Ch Sangma

¶275Shri Penjish Ch Sangma

¶276Smt Sewella Ch Sangma

¶277Smt Eraritha Ch Sangma

¶278Smt Esaline S Sangma

¶279Smt Reheli D Shira

¶280Smt Isharina R Marak

¶281Smt Tina S Marak

¶282Smt Stilla Ch Marak

¶283Smt Julian D Marak

¶284Shri Dowson S Marak

¶285Smt Senda G Momin

¶286Shri Sengsang S. Marak

¶287Shri BetjoR. Marak

¶288Shri Sengchang S. Marak

¶289Smt Rosemery R. Marak

¶290Shri Billion D. Sangma

¶291Smt Laila R. Marak

¶292Shri Cusmir M. Sangma

¶293Shri Ronju R. Marak

¶294Smt Siljona S. Sangma

¶295Shri Million M. Marak

¶296Shri Bendang M. Marak

¶297Smt Domoti D. Shira

¶298Smt Sandila D. Shira

¶299Smt Poboty D Shira

¶300Smt Olleothy D Shira

¶301Smt Sindarina R Marak

¶302Shri Belthias M Marak

¶303Smt Hollina D Shira

¶304Smt Thayana R Marak

¶305Smt Rina R Marak

¶306Smt Mina R Marak

¶307Smt Rekha R Sangma

¶308Smt Sented Momin

¶309Shri Edward Sangma

¶310Smt Sopna R Sangma

¶311Shri Crus R Marak

¶312Shri Balthachina Momin

¶313Smt Rokkime M Sangma

¶314Smt Bety D Sangma

¶315Shri Bidansing D Sangma

¶316Smt Grikchi D Sangma

¶317Smt Delitha D Sangma

¶318R. C. Secretary Church

¶319Smt Salme R Marak

¶320Smt Senoritha D Sangma

¶321Smt Rewena R Sangma

¶322Shri Manseng R Marak

¶323Smt Senoritha D Sangma

¶324Smt Drucilla M Sarngma

¶325Smt Rutchilla D Sangma

¶326Smt Gisilchi P Marak

¶327Shri Mejoline S Marak All are the resident of Wagerik Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶328Smt Emy P Marak

¶329Smt Mithna N Marak

¶330Shri Kinseng N Marak

¶331Smt Lusitha Marak

¶332Smt Alma N Marak

¶333Smt Grenkilla Marak

¶334Smt Kalina A Sangma

¶335Smt Anjana D Shira

¶336Shri Perington D Sangma

¶337Smt Sterina D Shira

¶338Smt Mecksina D Shira

¶339Smt Rikmitchi D Shira

¶340Smt Silmnitchi D Shira

¶341Smt Nirish D Shira

¶342Smt Tangme D Shira

¶343Shri Bigin DS

¶344Smt Srimchi M Sarngma

¶345Smt Eujini N Marak

¶346Smt Alma N Maralk

¶347Smt Marbina N Marak

¶348Smt Galnish N Marak

¶349Smt Lainish M Marak

¶350Smt Nokoni N Marak

¶351Smt Marnitha N Marak

¶352Shri Marngan N Marak

¶353Shri Salkam N Marak

¶354Smt Puinchi N Marak

¶355Shri Santy N Marak

¶356Smt Tuluni N Marak

¶357Smt Tija N Marak

¶358Shri Babul R Marak

¶359Smt Victorya Marak All are the resident of Makkilkol Village, South Garo Hills District, Meghalaya

…..Petitioners

-VERSUS-

¶1State of Meghalaya represented by Chief Secretary, Meghalaya, Shillong.

¶2Additional Chief Secretary I/C Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong.

¶3Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management, Shillong.

¶4The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Revenue), South Garo Hills Ampati, Meghalaya.

¶5Union of India represented by Home Secretary, Ministry of (Home) Affairs Government of India, New Delhi.

¶6Joint secretary, Border Management Department, Ministry of Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg NDCC building New Delhi-110001.

¶7Director (BM.III) Ministry of New Home Affairs, Jaisingh Marg New Delhi-110001.

¶8Secretary General, Border Management Department, Ministry of (Home) Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.

¶9Chief General Manager (Engg) National Border Construction Company (India) Limited (NBCC), SPG-Ner, NBCC House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, Guwahati-701000, Assam.

¶10General Manager, National Border Construction Company (NBCC) Hawakhana, Tura west Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶11Project Executive (Civil) National Border Construction Company, (NBCC) House, Floor West and Block, House Complex, Dispur, guwahati-701000, Assam.

¶12Project Manager (C) National Border Construction (NBCC), Hawakhana, Tura, West Garo Hills District, Meghalaya.

¶13Deputy General Manager (P) NBCC (India) Limited IBB FencingWorks House No. LKT002 Lumkut Lawjynriew, Nongthymmai, Shillong, Meghalaya.

¶14Director General of Border Security Force (BSF), New Delhi.

¶15Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Mawpat, Shillong, Meghalaya.

…..Respondents

Coram:

Hon'ble Mr. Justice B. Bhattacharjee, Judge

Appearance:

In WP(C) No. 352 of 2020 WP(C) No. 451 of 2022 WP(C) No. 27 of 2019

For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) : Mr. P.T. Sangma, Adv.

Mr. S.A. Sheikh, Adv

For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with

Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA (R: 1-4)

Mr. P.R. Paske, Adv (R:9-13)

Ms. R. Fancon, Adv vice

Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI (R:5-8, 14&15)

In WP(C) No. 408 of 2021 WP(C) No. 409 of 2021 WP(C) No. 410 of 2021 WP(C) No. 411 of 2021 WP(C) No. 418 of 2021 WP(C) No. 419 of 2021 WP(C) No. 420 of 2021 WP(C) No. 430 of 2021 WP(C) No. 32 of 2022

For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) :Mr. S. Deb, Adv

Mr. P.T. Sangma, Adv

For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with

Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA (R: 1-4)

Mr. P.R. Paske, Adv (R:9-13)

Ms. R. Fancon, Adv vice

Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI (R:5-8, 14&15)

In WP(C) No. 490 of 2018

For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) :Mr. W. Khongsni, Adv.vice

Mr. H.L. Shangreiso, Sr.Adv

For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with

Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA (R: 1-4)

Mr. P.R. Paske, Adv (R:9-13)

Ms. R. Fancon, Adv vice

Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI (R:5-8, 14&15)

In WP(C) No. 563 of 2019

For the Petitioner/Appellant(s) :Mr. S.A. Sheikh, Adv.

For the Respondent(s) : Mr. N.D. Chullai, AAG with

Ms. Z.E. Nongkynrih, GA (For R 1-4)

Ms. R. Fancon, Adv vice

Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI(For R 5-7)

Mr. P.R. Paske, Adv (R:8-9)

(ORAL)

It is submitted by the learned AAG appearing for the State-respondents that insofar as WP(C) No.352 of 2020, WP(C) No.408 of 2021, WP(C) No.409 of 2021, WP(C) No.410 of 2021, WP(C) No.411 of 2021, WP(C) No.418 of 2021, WP(C) No.419 of 2021, WP(C) No.420 of 2021, WP(C) No.430 of 2021, WP(C) No.32 of 2022, WP(C) No.451 of 2022 and WP(C) No.490 of 2018 are concerned, the land acquisition proceedings have been initiated and are currently in the stage of public hearing with regard to preliminary notification. He submits that the proceedings in these cases will be completed as soon as the necessary legal formalities are observed.

The submission advanced by the learned AAG has not been disputed by the learned counsels appearing for the petitioners.

On consideration of the submission made by the learned AAG, all the above-mentioned writ petitions are hereby disposed of. It is expected that the land acquisition proceedings in the above cases will be completed at the earliest in terms of the related provision of law.

Insofar as the WP(C) No.27 of 2019 and WP(C) No.563 of 2019 are concerned, there appears to be a communication gap between the Union and

the State with regard to the initiation of the land acquisition proceedings. The aforesaid writ petitions, therefore, shall stand segregated from the rest and be listed after 2 (two) weeks to enable the learned DSGI appearing for the Union to obtain necessary instruction.

Judge

Meghalaya

22.04.2026 "Shrity,PS" Date: 2026.04.22 17:21:25 IST