( 1 ) RULE, returnable forth with. The learned counsel for the respective respondents waive service of rule. Heard by consent.

( 2 ) THE petitioner has challenged the order of the Collector dated 28. 6. 2005 refusing to include the petitioners name in the list of voters. This order is passed in the course of election to the Maharashtra Rajya Sahakari doodh Mahasangh Maryadit of which the petitioner claims to be a representative i. e. The aurangabad Zilla Sahakari Doodh Utpadak sangh Ltd. , as an voter.

( 3 ) BRIEFLY, the facts are that The aurangabad Zilla Sahakari Doodh Utpadak sangh Ltd. , hereinafter referred to as the "zilla sangh". is a member of an apex society i. e. the maharashtra Rajya Sahakari Doodh mahasangh Maryadit. Elections to the managing Committee in the year 2005 are to be held. The Zilla Sangh being a society can only cast its vote through a representative nominated in accordance with the Maharashtra specified Co-operative Societies Elections to committees Rules, 1971, hereinafter referred to as the "rules". The voters list contains names of the society as a voter as also the name of the representative.

( 4 ) ON 15. 4. 2005, a Resolution was passed in favour of o

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