JUDGMENT :

G.A. Sanap, J.

1. The petitioner has challenged the order dated 5th November, 2019 passed by respondent No. 4 – The Deputy Director of Education, Kolhapur Region, Kolhapur, whereby, Deputy Director cancelled the approval granted by respondent No. 5 – The Education Officer (Secondary) Zilla Parishad Sindhudurg to the appointment of the petitioner as “Shikshan Sevak” on respondent No. 7 – Wamanrao Mahadik Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Talere, Taluka – Kankavali managed by respondent No. 6.

2. It is the case of the petitioner that vide order dated 21st August, 2012, he was appointed as “Shikshan Sevak” by respondent No. 6 by following due procedure as provided under The Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Act, 1977 (for short “M.E.P.S Act”) and The Maharashtra Employees of Private Schools (Conditions of Service) Regulation Rules, 1981 (for short “M.E.P.S Rules”). Before starting the appointment process, respondent No. 6 sought an approval of a staff schedule for the academic year 2011-2012. The approval was accorded. An advertisement as required by law was published in the local newspaper. A communication was also made with the office of Employme