2026:MLHC:155 Serial No.14 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 14 of 2026 Date of Decision: 09.03.2026 1. Shri. Rodrick Kharbithai S/o (L) Shri. Jiepstarly Nongkhlaw R/o Behind Catholic Church, Umpling, Dong Sharum, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong-793006, Meghalaya. 2. Shri. Richard V. Lyngdoh Nongbri S/o Shri. Raymond Laloo R/o Ess Arrs Villa Nongkhyriem, Block – III, Nongthymmai, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong -793014, Meghalaya. …Petitioners -Versus- 1. State of Meghalaya, represented by the Principal Secretary, Commerce and Industries Department, Govt. of Meghalaya, Additional Secretariat Building, Shillong – 1, Meghalaya. 2. The Under Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Commerce and Industries Department, Govt. of Meghalaya, Additional Secretariat Building, Shillong – 1, Meghalaya. 3. The Director of Commerce and Industries, Govt. of Meghalaya, Lower Lachumiere, Shillong-1, Meghalaya. 4. The Personnel & A. R. (B) Department, Represented by the Commissioner & Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, Main Secretariat, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong-793001, Meghalaya. 1 2026:MLHC:155 5. The Deputy Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya, Personnel & A.R.(B) Department. …Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. N.Syngkon, Adv. Ms. L.Phanjom, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Mr. A.Kumar, Adv. Mr. H.Abraham, GA. Ms. S.Laloo, GA.

i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL) The facts of the instant writ petition being similar and identical to WP(C). No. 13 of 2026, the judgment passed therein shall also cover the instant case, and is accordingly disposed of. Judge Signature Not Verified 2 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2026.03.09 17:49:11 IST