JUDGMENT

R.V. RAVEENDRAN, J.

1. Leave granted in both the petitions.

2. The Government of Maharashtra by Government Resolution dated 27.4.2000 accorded sanction for implementation of the Shikshan Sevak scheme in all recognized private secondary/higher secondary schools/Junior colleges/B.Ed. colleges, in the state. The said scheme in essence provided for (i) appointment of Shikshan Sevaks for a term of one year on payment of a fixed honorarium, (ii) renewal of such appointment annually, if the work was found to be satisfactory, (iii) absorption of such Shikshan Sevaks into service as teachers on completion of the specified years of service. It provided for constitution of a three member Grievance Redressal Committee (consisting of the concerned Divisional Deputy Director of Education, the Assistant Director and the Education Officer) to consider and decide the grievances relating to selection, appointment, re-appointment or mid-year cancellation of appointment. The scheme provided as follows:

'All the complaints received under the Shikshan Sevak scheme are to be referred to the aforesaid Three Member Committee. This committee will hold monthly meetings and render its decision on the