Dilip Vishwanath Mudkanna v. P Velrasu
2024:BHC-AUG:14123-DB 48,49-CP-399,400-2024.odt
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY
BENCH AT AURANGABAD 48 CONT. PETITION NO. 399 OF 2024 IN WP/9414/2022 VASANTRAO NAIK BHAU UDDEESHIYA SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL THR DHONDIRAM HARISING PAWAR
VERSUS
SHRI P VELRASU SECRETARY SOCIAL JUSTICE AND SPECIAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT MANTRALAYA AND 49 CONT. PETITION NO. 400 OF 2024 IN WP/9378/2022 DILIP VISHWANATH MUDKANNA
VERSUS
P VELRASU ....
Mr. K. P. Rodge, Advocate for Petitioners Mr. M. M. Nerlikar, AGP for Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 in CP/399/2024 Mr. S. R. Yadav-Lonikar, AGP for Respondent Nos. 1 and 2 in CP/400/2024 ....
CORAM : RAVINDRA V. GHUGE AND Y. G. KHOBRAGADE, JJ.
DATE : 09.07.2024 PER COURT :- 1.
The learned AGPs for the Respondents places on record a copy of the order dated 14.06.2024, passed by the
(( 2 )) 48,49-CP-399,400-2024 concerned authorities, by which, the proposal of the Petitioners has been rejected. However, we find from our order dated 23.09.2022, that we had directed the authorities to decide the proposal, on or before 31.03.2023.
2.
The learned Advocate for the Petitioners submits that the Petitioners are not interested in seeking any order of punishment, to be meted out to the contemner. Apparently, there is a disobedience. Since the proposals were to be decided, on or before 31.03.2023 and have been decided after 15 months, the damage caused to the management is irreparable. However, though the management desires to show compassion towards the contemners, it prays that the contemners may be cautioned that henceforth, the orders of this Court should be implemented within the timeline or that they should move this Court for extension.
3.
We find the contention of the learned Advocate to be fair and appropriate. The Respondents State Authorities are obliged to obey our orders. If they are short of time, they are under an obligation to move an application for seeking extension of time. We hope that this would be scrupulously followed, lest, in some given
(( 3 )) 48,49-CP-399,400-2024 case, we may have to pass an unpleasant order of imposing punishment on the contemnor.
4.
The learned Advocate for the Petitioner submits that these Petitions may be disposed off as the Petitioner desires to challenge both the adverse orders dated 14.06.2024, by filing a Writ Petition. 5.
The learned AGP, on instructions, tenders an an oral apology on behalf of Respondent Nos.1 and 2.
6.
In view of the above, both the Contempt Petitions are disposed off.
[ Y. G. KHOBRAGADE, J. ] [ RAVINDRA V. GHUGE, J. ] SMS