10.04.2026 vs Khasi Hills Autonomous District … on 10 April, 2026

Meghalaya High Court

Date Of Decision: 10.04.2026 vs Khasi Hills Autonomous District … on 10 April, 2026

Author: H.S.Thangkhiew

Bench: H.S.Thangkhiew

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     Serial No.14
     Supp. List

                           HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
                               AT SHILLONG


MC[WP(C)]. No. 118 of 2026 in
WP(C). No. 143 of 2026
                                              Date of Decision: 10.04.2026

Shri. Bishal Tham,
Sone of T. Khongsni,
Resident of Urksew-Wahpathaw village,
East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya.
                                                                ...Petitioner

                -Versus-

1.       Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, Shillong.
         Represented by the Secretary to the
         Executive Committee.

2.       Deputy Chief Executive Member
         I/c Elaka Administration, etc,
         Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council Shillong.

3.       Acting Sordar, Raid Shabong,
         East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya,
         represented by Shri Biggestson Lyngdoh.

4.       Durbar Shnong, Urksew Wahpathaw Village,
         represented by its Headman Shri Archalson Lyngdoh,
         Headman of Village Urksew Wahpathaw,
         S/o R. Pariat,
         R/o Urksew Wahpathaw, East Khasi Hills District,
         Meghalaya.

                                                              ...Respondents




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

Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) :          Mr. R.Kharsyad, Adv.

For the Respondent(s)            :         Ms. O.A.I.Bang, Adv. for R 1&2.
                                           Ms. A.Kharshiing, Adv. for R 4.


i)    Whether approved for reporting in                     Yes/No
      Law journals etc:

ii)   Whether approved for publication                      Yes/No
      in press:


                   JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

1. This is an application seeking modification, alteration of the order

dated 27-03-2026, passed in WP(C). No. 143 of 2026.

SPONSORED

2. Mr. R.Kharsyad, learned counsel for the applicant submits that the

only limited prayer in the misc. application for modification is for directions

for convening a Dorbar meeting of Urksew-Wahpathaw village, East Khasi

Hills. Learned counsel submits that this stalemate has occurred due to the

order of the KHADC, whereby instead of issuing directions for convening a

Dorbar, have also added therein that the said Dorbar shall elect the

Headman. He submits that at this stage, what is necessary is only for a

Dorbar to be convened to discuss the village affairs.

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3. Ms. A.Kharshiing, learned counsel for the respondent No. 4, who has

preferred the earlier petition against the said order of the KHADC, has no

objection to the prayer of the applicant being allowed but however, she

submits that as per the order dated 11-11-2025, the meeting will be convened

under the supervision of an observer to be deputed by the office of the Syiem

of Khyrim as also the District Council.

4. On hearing the learned counsel for the parties, as it is seen that there

is a consensus with regard to holding of a Dorbar and for elections to be set

at a later date, this misc. application is allowed. However, it is made clear

that the directions contained in the order dated 11-11-2025, shall also be

followed by the parties in convening the Dorbar.

5. As ordered above, the instant misc. application is allowed and stands

disposed of.

Judge

Signature Not Verified 3
Digitally signed by
SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA
RYNJAH
Date: 2026.04.10 17:26:01 IST