A. B. NAIK, J.

( 1 ) HEARD respective counsel.

( 2 ) BY this order, we propose to dispose of this Writ Petition finally, at the stage of motion hearing, in view of the order passed by this Court on 3rd November, 2004 whereby, our Brothers : Zoting and deshpande, JJ, have passed the following order: "parties are put on notice that the matter will be decided at the admission stage after vacation. " in view of this, we heard this Writ Petition on 28th February, 2005 at length, which remained part heard. On ! st March, 2005 we completed the hearing and the matter was posted for judgment.

( 3 ) BY this Petition, as many as nine petitioners are seeking the following reliefs : " (B) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of writ of certiorari for quashing and setting aside the impugned order dated 19-5-2004 passed by the respondent no. 3 appointing the respondent no. 4 as a Leader of opposition in Respondent no. 2 corporation and for that purpose issue necessary orders. (C) Issue writ of mandamus or direction directing the Respondent No. 3 - Mayor to grant recognition to the proposal dated 24-02-2004 for the post of leader of Opposition submitted by indian National Congres