Mahalaxmi Mahila Bachat Gat Throu. It Poa Mr. Anil Bhanudas Gavli v. State Of Maharashtra Throu. Food Civil Supply Dept And O Rs

43-WP-2243-2024.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE SIDE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 2243 OF 2024 Mahalaxmi Mahila Bachat Gat Throu. It Poa Mr. Anil Bhanudas Gavli .... Petitioner

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State Of Maharashtra Throu. Food Civil Supply Dept And Ors.

.... Respondents Digitally signed by SHANTANU SHANKARSA DHUDUM Date:

2024.09.13 15:39:12 +0530 SHANTANU SHANKARSA DHUDUM ----- Adv. Akshay R. Kapadia, Advocate for the Petitioner. Adv. V. R. Raje, AGP, for Respondent Nos.1 to 3 - State. Adv. Rahul S. Kate, Advocate for Respondent No.4. ----- CORAM : R. M. JOSHI, J.

DATE : 12th SEPTEMBER, 2024.

P.C. :

1.

Heard counsel for the both sides.

2.

There is no dispute about the facts that while passing the impugned order, Petitioner was not heard as no notice was issued to the Petitioner. If it is so, on this ground alone the order impugned cannot be sustained. Hence, impugned order is set aside. 3.

Considering the nature of proceeding, the proceedings are Shantanu Dhudum 1/2

43-WP-2243-2024.doc relegated back to the Minister (Food and Civil Supplies and consumer protection) for a fresh decision.

4.

Parties are directed to appear before the Minister on 23rd September, 2024. The proceeding be decided finally in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from that date. 5.

The petition is disposed of in the above terms. ( R. M. JOSHI, J.) Shantanu Dhudum 2/2