KROSSTINGLAND MARWEIN Vs. KHASI HILLS AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT COUNCIL

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Heard Mr. H.S. Thangkhiew, learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner. Mr. V.G.K. Kynta, learned Standing Counsel for the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (hereinafter referred to as "the KHADC") appears for Respondent Nos. 1 to 4. The 'Sordar' of Kynshi village (Respondent No. 6) is represented by Mr. H. Kharmi.

(2.) This case has a chequred history and the relevant facts may be set out at the very outset.

(3.) On behalf of the Respondent No. 6 it is submitted by Mr. H. Kharmi, learned Counsel that there was no unanimity amongst the Sordar and Durbar of Kynshi village to accord sanction for creation of Kynshi-Bangla village by bifurcating the original Kynshi village and accordingly the decision not to accord sanction for creation of new village is contended to be justified in law.