Babasaheb Eknath Sathe And Others v. The Government Of Maharashtra Through Its Chief Secretary And Others

2024:BHC-AUG:5114-DB 936-CA-4334-2022.odt

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 4334 OF 2022 IN CA/15489/2016 Babasaheb Eknath Sathe And Others

VERSUS

The Government Of Maharashtra Through Its Chief Secretary And Others ...

Mr. R. H. Mewara, Advocate for Applicants Mr. S. B. Narwade, AGP for Respondent Nos. 1 to 3 Mr. N. S. Jaju h/f Mr. K. N. Lokhande, Advocate for Respondent No. 6 ...

CORAM

: RAVINDRA V. GHUGE & R. M. JOSHI, JJ DATE : MARCH 08, 2024 PER COURT :

1.

We are informed that the learned Advocate who initially conducted proceedings, has unfortunately passed away.

2.

Heard the learned Advocates for the respective sides. After issuance of notice, no appearance has been entered on behalf of Respondent No. 7.

3.

For the reasons set out, the Civil Application is allowed. Delay of 545 days is condoned.

4.

Considering the order dated 02.12.2016 passed in the earlier Civil Application no. 1548/2016, we are

936-CA-4334-2022.odt extending the time for removal of office objections in the Writ Petition as a last and final chance till 27.03.2024, lest, no further liberty would be granted and no further Civil Application would be entertained. 5.

If the above directions are complied with, the Writ Petition shall be registered.

(R. M. JOSHI, J) (RAVINDRA V. GHUGE, J) Malani