P.C.

1. In the present proceedings, in pursuance of our judgment and order dated 19th September 2025, the proceedings were placed before us on 7th October 2025, when we passed a detailed order observing that as per the directions of the Court a committee is required to be constituted by the Collector. Ms. Thakur, learned AGP, has placed on record compliance affidavit of Dr. Shrikrishna Panchal, District Collector, Thane, inter alia stating that the Improvement Committee for Kulgaon Badlapur Municipal Area, as directed by this Court, has been duly constituted. A copy of the order constituting such committee dated 3rd October 2025, is placed on record and marked as “Exhibit-5” to the affidavit. The affidavit of Dr. Shrikrishna Panchal is taken on record.

2. Mr. Adsule, learned counsel for Respondent No.4/KBMC states that on behalf of the KBMC an affidavit of the Chief Officer, Shri. Maruti Gaikwad, dated 1st October 2025 is filed inter alia setting out steps taken in pursuance of the judgment and order dated 23rd September 2025, and the subsequent orders passed in the present proceedings. At the outset, Mr. Adsule submitted that officers have been appointed ward-wise, for identificat