Meghalaya High Court
Shri. John Dalton Sangma vs 2025:Mlhc:659 on 30 July, 2025
Author: H.S.Thangkhiew
Bench: H.S.Thangkhiew
2025:MLHC:659
Serial No.04
Supp. List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
WP(C). No. 321 of 2024
Date of Decision: 30.07.2025
1. Shri. John Dalton Sangma,
S/o. (L) Nelson Ch Momin.
2. Shri. Proshbina Sangma,
D/o (L) Nelson Momin.
3. Proballine Ch. Sangma,
W/o (L) Nelson Momin.
4. Shri John Cliff Sangma,
S/o (L) Nelson Momin.
5. Shri. John Minard Sangma @ Minath Sangma,
S/o (L) Nelson Momin.
6. Shri. John Handrick Ch Sangma,
S/o (L) Nelson Momin.
7. Shri. Kishore Marak,
S/o (L) Ramlal Saha.
8. Smti. Barnitha Sangma,
W/o Nonjang Sangma.
9. Smti. Fifiliao Sangma,
D/o. Rakbelsing Momin.
10. Smti. Sarnalata Ch. Sangma,
W/o Mount Betten K. Sangma.
...Petitioners
-Versus-
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1. The State of Meghalaya,
Represented by the Chief Secretary to
the Govt. of Meghalaya.
2. The Commissioner & Secretary to the
Govt. of Meghalaya, Revenue &
Disaster Management Department.
3. The Commissioner & Secretary to the
Govt. of Meghalaya, Public Works Department.
4. The Joint Secretary to the Govt. of Meghalaya,
Revenue & Disaster Management Department.
5. The Chief Engineer,
Public Works Department (Roads),
Meghalaya, Shillong.
6. The Executive Engineer,
Public Works Department (Roads),
NH cum Tura Central Division,
Tura, Meghalaya.
7. The Collector / Deputy Commissioner (Rev.)
West Garo Hills District, Tura.
8. The Secretary to the Govt. of India,
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways,
New Delhi.
9. The General Manager,
National Highway Infrastructure Development
Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL), B.O. Shillong,
Meghalaya.
10. The Deputy General Manager,
National Highway Infrastructure Development
Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL), B.O. Shillong,
Meghalaya.
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11. The Director General,
Meghalaya Institute of Governance (MIG),
Shillong, Meghalaya.
...Respondents
Coram:
Hon'ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Judge
Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.Deb, Adv.
Ms. E.Dkhar, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S.Sen, GA with
Ms. Z.E.Nongkynrih, GA for R 1-7.
Dr. N.Mozika, DSGI with
Ms. M.Myrchiang, Adv. for R 8-10.
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. At the outset, Mr. S.Deb, learned counsel for the petitioners submits
that the writ petitioners may be allowed the liberty to seek remedy under
Section 64 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land
Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, with regard to their
grievances as to the issue of compensation to the petitioners.
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2. The same is also acceded to by Dr. N.Mozika, learned DSGI
appearing for the respondents No. 8, 9 & 10, as also Mr. S.Sen, learned GA
appearing for the State respondents.
3. In view of these submissions, the writ petition is closed with liberty
given to the petitioners to file appropriate application under Section 64 of
the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition
Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, before the competent authority
who shall deal with the same in accordance with law.
4. Matter accordingly stands disposed of.
Judge
Signature Not Verified 4
Digitally signed by
SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA
RYNJAH
Date: 2025.07.30 06:03:06 IST
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