Anoop V. Mohta, J.

1. Rule, returnable forthwith. Heard finally by consent of the parties.

2. The Petitioner has challenged order dated 6.2.2014 passed by Respondent No.2-Scheduled Tribe Certificate Scrutiny Committee (Scrutiny Committee), thereby invalidating the caste certificate of the Petitioner who belongs to “Koli Mahadeo – Scheduled Tribe” mainly on the ground that the Tribe – Koli Mahadeo is not found in Dhule District as per Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe Orders (Amendment) Act, 1976. On 27.11.1995 the Competent Appellate Authority has granted caste certificate to the Petitioner and to his brother. Through college, his case for validity of certificate was forwarded on 27.11.2007 along with documents. The Petitioner got admission under reserved category in the year 2009-10. The Petitioner is studying in 3rd and final year of Degree course in Catering and Hotel Management. During this period, the Vigilance Cell recorded statement of father of the Petitioner on 21.08.2008, apart from deposition towards traditional occupation, social cultural traits, dialect etc, pointed out the certificate of validity to himself and to his brother. It is also pointed out other clos