Seema Shivaji Mane v. The State Of Maharashtra And Others

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 11644 OF 2025 Seema Shivaji Mane ... Petitioner

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The State of Maharashtra & Others ... Respondents ------ Mr. Datta Pawar, E. Nayak & Sakshi Jankar for the Petitioner. Mr. V. M. Mali, AGP for the Respondent-State. Mr. Kedar Lad for Respondent Nos. 2 and 3.

------ Coram : M. S. Karnik & Sharmila U. Deshmukh, JJ.

Date : October 14, 2025.

P. C. :

1.

We have heard learned Counsel for the parties. 2.

The Petition challenges the transfer order dated 21st August, 2025, issued by the Respondents claiming that the transfer process is in violation of provisions of law.

3.

Learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner submits that the Petitioner has submitted representation to the Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 on 19th August, 2025 however, the same has not been decided. He 1 of

submits that in event the transfer order is given effect, the representation will become infructuous and the transfer would be illegal. 4.

Learned Counsel appearing for Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 submits that within a period of four weeks, the representation dated 19th August, 2025 will be decided by the Respondent No. 3-Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

5.

Mr. Pawar, learned Counsel for the Petitioner seeks liberty to file fresh representation in accordance with Government Resolution of 18th June, 2024.

6.

We have perused the Government Resolution dated 18th June, 2024 and particularly the clauses pertinent to the manner in which the transfer is required to be effected, the category as well as the redressal mechanism which is set out in clauses 5.10.1, 5.10.2, 5.10.3 and 5.10.4. The Petitioner though have already filed representation the same has not been decided. As the Petitioner's representation is still undecided, the Petitioner can be granted an opportunity to file fresh representation. The representation to be filed within a period of one week from today in accordance with the Government Resolution of 18th June, 2024. Once the representation is filed, the Chief Executive Officer to take appropriate decision within a period of 30 days.

7.

The Petition is disposed of by permitting the Petitioner to file fresh 2 of

representation with the Respondent Nos. 2 and 3 within a period of one week. The representation to be decided within a period of 30 days from the date of receipt of fresh representation. Till the decision on the representation, the transfer order of the Petitioner not to be given effect and the Petitioner should not be relieved.

8.

The Petition is disposed of in the above terms. [ Sharmila U. Deshmukh, J. ] [ M. S. Karnik, J. ] TALLE SHUBHAM ASHOKRAO TALLE SHUBHAM ASHOKRAO Date: 2025.10.15 18:59:33 +0530 3 of