Chetana Rakesh Mahale v. The State Of Maharashtra And ORS

902.WP.18424.2024.doc

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.18424 OF 2024 Chetana Rakesh Mahale ....Petitioner

Versus

The State Of Maharashtra & Ors.

....Respondents Mr. Anuj Tiwari, for Petitioner.

Mr. Y.D. Patil, AGP for Respondents.

CORAM: SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.

DATE : JANUARY 8, 2026 ORDER :

1.

Substantial submissions have been made.

2.

It would be necessary to examine a copy of the Panchnama by which the measurements of the pieces of land in question were made, which led to the report of the Block Development Officer dated February 1, 2024.

3.

The core contention by the Petitioner is that the measurements were done without the participation by the Petitioner, and therefore, the law laid down by two Learned Single Judges of this Court dealing with a similar position has not been complied with. Digitally signed by AARTI GAJANAN PALKAR Date:

2026.01.12 15:15:01 +0530 JANUARY 8, 2026 Aarti Palkar AARTI GAJANAN PALKAR

902.WP.18424.2024.doc 4.

Respondent No.5, the Panchayat of which the Petitioner is the Sarpanch, despite being made a party, has chosen not to enter appearance. Therefore, Respondent Nos.1 to 4 are directed to procure a copy of the entire records and place it for consideration by this Court. 5.

Stand over to January 19, 2026.

6.

All actions required to be taken pursuant to this order shall be taken upon receipt of a downloaded copy as available on this Court's website.

[ SOMASEKHAR SUNDARESAN, J.] JANUARY 8, 2026 Aarti Palkar