Armstrong Joseph D'Souza v. The State Of Maharashtra And 15 ORS

Production1-WPL.112.2016.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION (L) NO. 112 OF 2016 Armstrong JOseph D'souza } Petitioner versus The State of Maharashtra } and Ors.

} Respondents Mr. Vincent X. D'silva for the Petitioner.

Ms. Uma Palsuledesai - AGP for Respondent Nos. 1, 2 and 16.

Mr. Kamlesh Ghumre for Respondent Nos.

3 to 6.

CORAM :- S. C. DHARMADHIKARI & G. S. PATEL, JJ.

DATED :- JANUARY 28, 2016 P.C. :- After both sides were heard, we are of the view that the only relief that can be granted is a direction to the appellate authority, namely, the Minister of Revenue and Forest, Government of Maharashtra to dispose of the pending Appeal as expeditiously as possible and if not already disposed of. The same shall be disposed of within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

2) We clarify that we have not expressed any opinion on the rival contentions including on the maintainability of the J.V.Salunke,PA

Production1-WPL.112.2016.doc Appeal. With the aforesaid directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of.

(G.S.PATEL, J.) (S.C.DHARMADHIKARI, J.) J.V.Salunke,PA