2026:MLHC:520 Serial No. 22 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C) No. 54 of 2025 Date of Decision: 02.06.2026 Shri Dickson G.L. Khongwir, S/o Shri Bonbok Lamare, R/o Mawlai, Nongmali, Mawdatbaki, Shillong-793008, Meghalaya … Petitioner(s) Versus 1. State of Meghalaya through The Chief Secretary to Government of Meghalaya, Shillong. 2. The Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Personnel (AR) Department, Meghalaya, Shillong. 3. The Principal Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Education Department, Meghalaya, Shillong 4. The Under Secretary to the Government of Meghalaya, Education Department, Meghalaya, Shillong 5. The Director of Higher and Technical Education, Meghalaya, Shillong 6. The Principal, Synod College, Jawai, Meghalaya, Shillong … Respondent(s) Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice H. S. Thangkhiew, Judge Appearance: For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. R. Pahsyntiew, Adv. For the Respondent(s) : Ms. I. Lyngwa, GA (For R 1-5) Mr. N. Khera, Adv. (For R 6) Page 1 of 2 2026:MLHC:520 __________________________________________________________ i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No Law journals etc: ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No in press: (ORAL)

1. Mr. R. Pahsyntiew, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that due to the development that has been brought on record by way of the additional affidavit filed by the State respondents, he prays that he may be allowed to withdraw the instant writ petition with liberty to file afresh. 2. The same is not objected by the learned counsel for the respondents. 3. Accordingly, the matter stands closed on withdrawal, however with liberty as prayed. JUDGE Meghalaya 02.06.2026 “V. Lyndem-PS” Signature Not Verified Page 2 of 2 Digitally signed by VALENTINO LYNDEM Date: 2026.06.03 13:43:44 IST