Sankalp Shrikrishna Karpe v. Directorate Of Panchayats, Thr. Additional Director Of Panchayats-1 And 2 ORS

2024:BHC-GOA:1806-DB WP 717 of 2024 Santosh

IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA

WRIT PETITION NO.717 OF 2024 SANKALP SHRIKRISHNA KARPE ... PETITIONER

Versus

DIRECTORATE OF PANCHAYATS, THR.

ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR OF PANCHAYATS-1 AND 2 ORS ... RESPONDENTS Mr Ajay Menon, Advocate for the Petitioner.

Mr Geetesh R. Shetye, Addl. Govt. Advocate for Respondent No.1. CORAM:- M. S. KARNIK & VALMIKI MENEZES, JJ.

DATED :- 21st October, 2024 P.C.:

1. Considering that the Appeal filed by Respondent No.2 is pending since 2020, we request the Additional Director of Panchayats-1, before whom the appeal is pending, to positively decide the appeal within a period of four weeks from the date of placing a copy of this order on record. The appeal be decided on its own merits and in accordance with law.

2. Notice may be issued by the Additional Director of Panchayat to Respondent No.2 informing him the next date of preponed hearing fixed for disposal of the appeal. 21st October, 2024

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3. Petition is disposed of. No costs. VALMIKI MENEZES, J.

M. S. KARNIK, J.

Signed by: SANTOSH SHRIDHAR MHAMAL Designation: Senior Private Secretary to the Hon'ble Judge Date: 22/10/2024 10:42:46 21st October, 2024