JUDGMENT :

S.G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J.

1. This group of writ petitions, filed under Article 226 & 227 of Constitution of India arise out of common subject matter pertaining to the construction raised in the premises of Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), Ahmednagar and orders of demolition/removal passed by the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ahmednagar. By order dated 6.1.2023, the Honourable Senior-most Judge at this Bench directed clubbing of all these writ petitions for common hearing. Hence, writ petitions in this group have been heard together.

2. Writ petition No. 11220 of 2021 has been filed by Ahmednagar Vegetable and Fruit Commission Agents Association, seeking directions against respondents to remove illegal constructions raised in the premises of APMC Ahmednagar, whereas, writ petition Nos. 8894 of 2012 and 8946 of 2012 filed by lease holders of APMC, taking exception to the order dated 12.10.2012 passed by the Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ahmednagar directing removal of unauthorized construction. Writ petition Nos. 9013 and 9022 of 2018 have been filed by individual lease holders of APMC assailing the order dated 21.7.2018 passed by the Deputy Com