Meghalaya High Court
Date Of Order : 12.09.2024 vs Smti. Mannaliza Lakiang on 12 September, 2024
Author: H.S.Thangkhiew
Bench: H.S.Thangkhiew
2024:MLHC:844
Serial No.03
Regular List
HIGH COURT OF MEGHALAYA
AT SHILLONG
Cont.Cas(C). No. 15 of 2024
Date of Order : 12.09.2024
Shri. Phol Khongliar
...Petitioner
-Versus-
Smti. Mannaliza Lakiang, MCS
District Collector/Additional Deputy Commissioner,
O/o. Deputy Commissioner, Shillong
East Khasi Hills District
Meghalaya.
...Respondent
Coram:
Hon'ble Mr. Justice H.S.Thangkhiew, Chief Justice (Acting)
Appearance:
For the Petitioner/Applicant(s) : Mr. S.R.Lyngdoh, Adv.
For the Respondent(s) : Mr. S.Sen, GA
Ms. Z.E.Nongkynrih, GA.
i) Whether approved for reporting in Yes/No
Law journals etc:
ii) Whether approved for publication Yes/No
in press:
JUDGMENT AND ORDER (ORAL)
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2024:MLHC:844
1. An affidavit has been filed by the State respondent indicating the fact that on an application filed by the petitioner on 13-07-2023, pursuant to the order of this Court dated 04-07-2023, the matter was taken up by the Additional Deputy Commissioner wherein it was accepted that the land compensation for 54 metres which should have been awarded to the petitioner was instead given to one Shri. Pital Rynga. The affidavit also shows that the matter has then proceeded thereafter and by a letter dated 29th February, 2024, a request had been made for placement of funds to pay the compensation to the petitioner amongst others in the list as appended.
2. However, a side issue had arisen with regard to a reference by the Collector under Section 64 of RFCT-LARR Act, 2013 which does not seem to be the correct position to settle the matter as the instant issue involves only the manner of apportioning the compensation. As this Court is sitting in contempt jurisdiction, the only duty of the Court is to see if whether there is any willful violation of the order of the Court. A perusal of the materials shows that there is no willful violation, as such, no contempt lies and the same is closed and disposed of.
Chief Justice (Acting) Signature Not Verified 2 Digitally signed by SAMANTHA ANNA LIYA RYNJAH Date: 2024.09.12 18:21:13 IST