Sukmon Tangsang and 76 Ors v. Union of India and 5 Ors

JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)

¶1The writ petitioners numbering 77 in number, who are/were serving as Lady Supervisors under the ICDS Projects, Department Social Welfare, Government of Meghalaya, are before this Court assailing the inaction of the State respondents in not affording promotion and not implementing the guidelines and rules issued by the Government of India. The prayer in the instant writ petition is for disposal of these grievances which are contained in a representation dated 06-09-2023.

¶2In the course of the proceedings, the State respondents have since filed their affidavit, where it is shown that certain steps and action have been taken to address the grievances as set forth by the petitioners. In this context, learned Sr. counsel for the petitioner has also drawn the attention of the Court to the specific paragraphs in the affidavit, which indicates the process that had been initiated.

¶3Learned Advocate General assisted by Mr. A.H.Kharwanlang, learned Addl. Sr. GA for the respondents No. 3-6, submits that this Court without going into the merits of the matter can perhaps, based on the prayer made in the writ petition, dispose of the matter by directing that the representation dated 06-09-2023, be disposed of within a certain time frame by taking into consideration all the relevant events that have transpired since the petitioners raised their grievances.

¶4Accordingly, on the submissions of the learned counsel for the parties, and as the main prayer is also for disposal of the representation dated 06-09-2023 (Annexure-4) it is therefore directed, that the same be disposed of by the State respondents within a period of two months from the date this order is presented before the respondent No. 3. It is also made clear that whatever events that have transpired after filing the writ petition as contained in the

affidavit also be given due consideration when the representation is disposed of and final orders pass thereof.

¶5As ordered above, the writ petition stands closed and disposed of. All other Misc. cases also stand closed and disposed of.

Judge

Date: 2025.12.08 10:17:28 IST

Serial No.22 Regular List HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA AT SHILLONG WP(C). No. 205 of 2024 Date of Decision: 05.12.2025 1. Smti. Sukmon Tangsang D/o (L) Stirian Tangsang. 2. Smti Jeta Khyriem, D/o (L) Dmik Kurbah. 3. Smti. Rida P Sunn D/o Smti. M. Sunn. 4. Smti. Deigracia Nongkhlaw D/o (L) P. Nongkhlaw. 5. Smti. Tiolin Kharkongor D/o (L) W. Kharkongor. 6. Smti. Badalyne Umdor D/o Smti. A. Umdor. 7. Dialin Mery Syiemlieh D/o (L) W.Swangre. 8. Melita Anty Marwein D/o (L) F. Iawphniaw 9. Peltysha Lyngdoh Mawlong D/o (L) E. Wahlang. 10. Caremilincy Nongsiang D/o Brastar Singh Syiemlie. 11. Daialin Dkhar D/o (L) W. Iawphniaw. 12. Evangeline Marngar D/o M. Marngar. 13. Debility Syiemlieh D/o P. Syiemlieh. 14. Cherya Shira D/o P.D. Chira 15. Smt. Sengmitchi M. Momin D/o Shri. Lewlyn K. Sangma. 16. Smt. Judit G. Momin D/o Shri. Greellie M. Sangma. 17. Smt. Michelle K. Marak D/o (L) Dulles D. Sangma. 18. Smt. Elzana Dikanchi W. Momin D/o Shri. Proningson D. Sangma 19. Smt. Merrickha G. Momin D/o Shri. Willington A. Sangma 20. Smt. Indira D. Shira D/o (L) Clive D. Shira. 21. Smti Angnud Kyndiah D/o (L) Roibok Bareh. 22. Smti Gracie Sutnga D/o (L) C. Lamare. 23. Smti Remeka Dhar D/o Shri M. Phawa. 24. Smti Margaret Niang D/o (L) L. Phyllei. 25. Smt Bikaru Law D/o (L) Rollinson Papang. 26. Smti Nelligaytry Syngkrem D/o Shri H. B. Nongkhlaw. 27. Smti Lyntihun Sympli D/o Welcome Dkhar. 28. Smti Rimeka Shylla D/o Patricia Shylla. 29. Smt. Olivia Nongtdu D/O (L) P. Shylla. 30. Smt. Joplymon S. Manar D/O Shri. E. Sutong. 31. Smt. Lily Mary Dkhar D/O Shri. A. Nongtdu. 32. Smt. Theiris Bhoi D/O (L) E. Sutnga. 33. Smt. Niroiki B Syih D/O (L) Shri. L. Bareh. 34. Dapurki Kyndiah D/o Riang Pyrbot. 35. Hamsilet Swer D/o (L) K. Syrti. 36. Ribalin Khonglah D/o (L) Anthony Pohthmi. 37. Monica R. Marak D/o (L) Ramison A Sangma. 38. Anjela M Sangma D/o (L) Mohen B Marak. 39. Smt. Sandysmith Momin D/o (L) T. M. Sangma. 40. Smt. Pringchi Sangma D/o Shri. Jagat Dainary. 41. Smt. Crenubell Momin D/o (L) Bilason Marak. 42. Smt. Cleshby Momin D/o Lt. Ardence D. Shira. 43. Smt. Soritha Sangma D/o (L) Gilchrist D. Sangma. 44. Smt. Munitira Momin D/o (L) Nependroy Ch. Marak. 45. Smt. Benakim Sangma D/o (L) Hollendro B. Sangma. 46. Smt. Balsama Momin D/o Shri. T. D. Shira. 47. Smt. Susan Marak D/o (L) Scokline R. Marak. 48. Smt. Namre Constance S Sangma D/o (L) Hermas K. Sangma. 49. Smt. Milana Sangma D/o (L) Grippinson Momin. 50. Dimple A Sangma D/o (L) Semoli A Sangma. 51. Promilla D Marak D/o (L) Simison G Sangma. 52. Freshvina A. Sangma D/o (L) J. Marak. 53. Lindha D. Sangma D/o (L) Debansingh M. Marak. 54. Katchi G. Momin D/o (L) Rocky Fellar G. Moin. 55. Tengchi Michelle W. Momin D/o (L) Wilson D. Sangma. 56. Smti Lorianna Mary Angela Kahit D/o (L) Francisca Kahit. 57. Smti Gerlina Sengchi B Sangma D/o Shri Grimchi Ch Marak. 58. Smt Bonily Surong D/o (L) P.Pyngrope. 59. Smt Orealda Kharshiing D/o (L) K. Mawlong. 60. Smt Binora Tangsang D/o (L) R. Nongshli. 61. Smt Balahunlang Nongrum D/o (L) S.R Wreang. 62. Smt Madanseisoh Makdoh D/o (L) M.Shadap. 63. Smt Banrihun Khymdeit D/o (L) B. Makdoh. 64. Smt Evarihunlang Kharsyntiew D/o Shri D.laloo. 65. Elfrida Lyngkot D/o (L) P Siangshai. 66. Evangelica Lamare D/o (L) D. Shlla. 67. Arkinika Rymbai D/o (L) S. Mulieh. 68. Smt. Nodina Ch.Marak D/o (L) Dameli A. Sangma. 69. Smt. Silla D. Sangma D/o (L) Stephen T. Sangma. 70. Smt. Ledya R Marak D/o Shri. Dhirendro M. Sangma. 71. Smti Jangme Ritha B. Marak D/o (L) N. M. Sangma. 72. Smti Krispilla Sangma D/o (L) R. M. Marak. 73. Smti Merry Prethina Sangma D/o (L) J. Marak. 74. Smti Alpana Das D/o (L) P. L. Das. 75. Smti Patricia Kharwanlang D/o (L) L. S. Chyne. 76. Smti Jubanlak Lyndem D/o (L) K. Rani. 77. Smti Sylvinea Marbaniang D/o (L) Rostanding Kharsyntiew …Petitioners -Versus- 1. Union of India Represented by the Secretary to the Government of India. 2. Ministry of Human Resource, Department of Women and Child Development. 3. The State of Meghalaya, Represented by the Secr