Authority: High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong

Order Date: 09 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Shri Sohil S. Sangma, resident of Rajabala, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya, filed Writ No. 265 of 2026 seeking to quash the result of the personal interview for the post of Chowkidar at Rajabala Higher Secondary School.
  • Respondents: The State of Meghalaya (Education Department), Director of School Education and Literacy, Sub‑Divisional Schools Education Officer, President and Secretary of the Special Interim Managing Committee of Rajabala Higher Secondary School, the Headmaster‑cum‑Secretary of the school, and Shri Sajan Ali (the appointed candidate).
  • The petitioner alleged irregularities in the selection process and challenged the appointment of respondent No. 7, Shri Sajan Ali.
  • During proceedings, the State respondents informed the Court that the appointment of Shri Sajan Ali had been recalled and that the petitioner had been appointed to the Chowkidar post.

Final Outcome

  • The Court permitted the petitioner to withdraw the writ petition.
  • Consequently, the matter was closed and disposed of on withdrawal.

Topics: Legal Proceedings, Education Recruitment