B.P. Dharmadhikari, J.

1. Looking to the nature of controversy and as interim order has been granted by this Court, we have accepted the request of the parties to decide the matter finally at the stage of admission itself. Accordingly, we have heard Shri Gordey, Senior Advocate with Mrs. Raskar, Advocate for the petitioner, Shri Madkholkar, learned counsel for respondent No. 1, Shri Manohar, Senior Advocate with Shri Gaikwad, Advocate for respondent No. 2, Shri Sambre, Government Pleader for respondent No. 3, Shri Lohiya, learned counsel for respondent No. 4, Shri Dhore, learned counsel for respondents No. 5 & 6, by making rule returnable forthwith.

2. The challenge in this petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India is to resolution dated 20.03.2012 passed in General Body Meeting of Akola Municipal Corporation, insofar as the determination of respective strength of the members representing the petitioner and Respondent No. 4 on Standing Committee & consequential nominations thereto is concerned. According to the petitioner, it is entitled to six members & Respondent No. 4 should have been given seven members on Standing Committee which consists of total 1