Shri Ivo Coutinho. v. The Assistant Election Officer And Returning Officer And 13 ORS.,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

MISC.CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 208 OF 2015 IN WRIT PETITION NO. 543 OF 2012 SHRI IVO COUTINHO.

... Applicant

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THE ASSISTANT ELECTION OFFICER AND RETURNING OFFICER AND 13 ORS., ... Respondents Mr. P. Sawant, Advocate for the applicant.

Mr. N. Pai, Additional Government Advocate for the respondent nos. 1 to 3.

Mr. H. D. Naik, Advocate for the respondent no.4. Mr. V. Naik, Advocate for the respondent no.12. Coram:- F. M. REIS & K. L. WADANE, JJ.

Date:- 13th April, 2015 P.C.

Heard Mr. P. Sawant, learned Advocate appearing for the applicant, Mr. N. Pai, learned Additional Government Advocate appearing for the respondent nos. 1 to 3, Mr. H. D. Naik, learned Advocate appearing for the respondent no.4 and Mr. V. Naik,learned Advocate appearing for the respondent no.12.

2. This is an application for early hearing. It is pointed out by the learned counsel appearing for the applicant that hearing of the petition was expedited at the time of admission of the Writ Petition. It is also pointed out that term of the respondent no.4 is likely to expired in the year 2017.

MCA/208/2015

3. Hence, hearing expedited.

4. Place the matter after vacation.

5. Application stands disposed of.

K. L. WADANE, J.

F. M. REIS, J.

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