S. U. KAMDAR, J.

( 1 ) EVEN after expiry of more than half a century to adoption of our Constitution inter alia having a goal of social, economic and political justice, this part of the country still sees a large number of suicides by the farmers out of desperation and utter poverty. The lack of mercy of Rain God coupled with the lack of political will of our leaders to develop this part of the country has resulted in these consequences. This part of the country has remained underdeveloped even though the World has reached in 21st Century and our country also has made overall rapid growth in various spheres.

( 2 ) SIX years after adopting of Constitution i. e. by the 7th Constitutional amendment Act of 1956 the provisions of Article 371 was introduced inter alia providing for special provisions in respect of the State of Maharashtra and gujarat. Sub-clause (2) (a) of Article 371 provides for establishment of separate development Board for Vidarbha Region and creation of a necessary fund for development of this part of the country. Non-development of this region has been a serious draw-back for the overall development of Maharashtra State itself. This non-development has bec