2026:MLHC:318-DB Serial No. 03 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WA No.15/2026 Date of order: 09.04.2026 1. Epstar Wanting Thabah 2. Klorit Nongbsap 3. Sbari Mawlong 4. Bhila Mawnai ..... Appellants Vs. 1. Collector, East Khasi Hills District, Shillong, Meghalaya. 2. Additional Collector, East Khasi Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya. 3. Block Development Officer, Sohiong, C&RD Block, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. 4. State of Meghalaya, represented by Chief Secretary, Shillong, Meghalaya. 5. Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 6. Joint Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Shillong, Meghalaya. 7. Union of India, represented by its Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highway, Government of India, New Delhi. 8. Executive Director (P) RO-Shillong, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Management Unit Mylliem Madan, Lingsyiem, Lyndale Guest House, East Khasi Hills District, EKH Shillong, Meghalaya. 9. General Manager (P), National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), Shillong NHIDCL PMU-Mylliem, East Khasi Hills District, EKH Shillong, Meghalaya. ..... Respondents Coram: Hon’ble Mrs. Justice Revati Mohite Dere, Chief Justice Hon’ble Mr. Justice W. Diengdoh, Judge Page 1 of 2 2026:MLHC:318-DB

For the Appellants : Mr. H.L. Shangreiso, Sr.Adv with Mr. T. Dkhar, Adv For the Respondents : Mr. A. Kumar, Advocate General with Mrs. S. Laloo, GA Dr. N. Mozika, DSGI with Ms. K. Gurung, Adv for R/7-9 ORDER: (per the Hon’ble, the Chief Justice) In view of the order passed today in MC (WA) No.7 of 2026, the aforesaid appeal also stands disposed of. (W. Diengdoh) (Revati Mohite Dere) Judge Chief Justice Meghalaya 09.04.2026 “Lam DR-PS” Signature Not Verified Digitally signed by LAMPHRANG KHARCHANDY Date: 2026.04.09 17:47:31 IST Page 2 of 2