1. By filing this petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, petitioner seeks quashing of order dated 16.06.2020 passed by the Divisional Joint Registrar of Co-operative Societies (Dairy), Pune Division, Pune i.e., respondent No. 1 (exhibit-I to the writ petition).

2. In exercise of powers under section 102(1)(c)(ii) and (iv) of the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960, respondent No. 1 has passed the impugned order styled as 'interim order' for liquidation of Dudhganga Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Maryadit and further in exercise of powers under section 103(1) of the aforesaid Act has appointed Shri J.P. Gavade, Assistant Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Taluka Indapur in the district of Pune i.e., respondent No. 2 as the liquidator of Dughganga Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Maryadit.

3. We have heard Mr. Surel Shah, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. A. Kumbhakoni, learned Advocate General, Maharashtra assisted by Mr. Kulkarni and Mr. Pabale, learned AGPs for the respondents-State.

4. Dughganga Sahakari Dudh Utpadak Sangh Maryadit is the petitioner in this case and is a co-operative society dealing with dairy and dairy products. It is registered under