Rule. Mr.Rayrikar, learned A.G.P. waives service for the respondent nos. 1, 3 and 4. For the purpose of deciding the issue involved in this petition, service of the papers and proceedings on the election officer may not be necessary.

2. By this petition filed under Article 227 of the Constitution of India, the petitioner has impugned the order dated 22nd March, 2018 passed by the learned Divisional Commissioner, Pune Division and also the order dated 5th March,2018 passed by the learned Collector, Solapur disqualifying the petitioner as a member of the Village Gram Panchayat Aurad, Taluka South Solapur, District Solapur.

3. The petitioner had contested election from the Ward Nos.3 and 4 for the post of member of the Grampanchayat at Post Aurad. The petitioner was elected as a member of the Ward No.3 and was defeated in Ward No.4. Insofar as Ward No.3 is concerned, the petitioner has submitted the statement of election expenses within the time prescribed under the provisions of Maharashtra Village Panchayat Act, 1958. Insofar as Ward No.4 is concerned, the petitioner however did not submit the statement of election expenses within the time prescribed and applied for five day