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HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY
N.J. Jamadar, Sharad Phadke, JJ
Mangal Mahadu Korde – Appellant
Versus
State of Maharashtra – Respondent
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| 1. factual background of sarpanch election and removal proceedings. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. parties argue lack of reasons and misconduct sufficiency. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 3. section 39 prescribes inquiry and appeal for removal. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 4. misconduct requires willful improper conduct, not negligence. (Para 16 , 17 , 18) |
| 5. caution essential in removing elected local representatives. (Para 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 6. quasi-judicial appellate orders demand recorded reasons. (Para 22 , 23 , 24 , 25) |
| 7. systemic tender violations constitute sarpanch misconduct. (Para 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38) |
| 8. do not quash flawed order reviving illegal prior order. (Para 39 , 40 , 41 , 42 , 43) |
| 9. writ petition dismissed, rule discharged. (Para 44) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith and with the consent of the learned Counsel for the parties, heard finally.
2. By this Petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, the Petitioner takes exception to an order dated 8 May 2025 passed by the State Government in Appeal No.V.P.M. 2024/Pra.Kra.101/P.R.6, whereby the appeal preferred by Respondent No.5 under Secti
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