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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

BENCH AT AURANGABAD

WRIT PETITION NO. 4506 OF 2021

Ranjit Velya Paradke

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

AND

WRIT PETITION NO. 4522 OF 2021

Rakesh Bachhu Tamaychekar

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

AND

WRIT PETITION NO. 4523 OF 2021

Jamsing Kalya Pawara

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

AND

WRIT PETITION NO. 4524 OF 2021

Simabai Karamsing Chaudhari

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

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AND

WRIT PETITION NO. 4525 OF 2021

Ramsing Bapu Rahase

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

AND

WRIT PETITION NO. 4526 OF 2021

Tersing Bawa Patle

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

AND

WRIT PETITION NO. 4527 OF 2021

Khumsing Nayaka Pawara

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

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WRIT PETITION NO. 4528 OF 2021

Subhash Kella Padvi

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

AND

WRIT PETITION NO. 4529 OF 2021

Sangitabai Rohidas Pawara

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra and others

... Respondents.

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AND

WRIT PETITION NO. 4530 OF 2021

Shiva Kella Tadvi

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

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WRIT PETITION NO. 4531 OF 2021

Brijlal Bola Pawara

... Petitioner.

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The State of Maharashtra

and others

... Respondents.

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Mr. A.B. Girase, Advocate for the Petitioners.

Mr. S.K. Tambe, A.G.P. for Respondent Nos. 1 to 4 is all WPs.

Mr. P.S. Patil, Addl.G.P. and Ms. V.S. Chaudhari, Advocate for

Respondent Nos. 5 and 6 / Zilla Parishad in respective WPs.

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CORAM : S.V. GANGAPURWALA AND

SHRIKANT D. KULKARNI, JJ.

DATE : 11^th MARCH, 2021

PER COURT:-

1.

Mr. Girase, learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the

proposals for bifurcation of the Grampanchayats has been forwarded

by the Grampanchayats. Thereafter, the B.D.O. has forwarded the said

proposal to the Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer of

the Zilla Parishad forwarded the same to the Divisional Commissioner,

Nashik with his recommendation. The Divisional Commissioner,

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Nashik in turn forwarded the same to the Additional Chief Secretary,

Rural Development Department, Mumbai in September, 2020, the

same is pending. The elections would be due in July, 2021.

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The learned counsel submits that respondent Nos.1 and 2 be

directed to take decision upon it within a period of two months.

3.

Learned A.G.P. accepts notice for respondent Nos. 1 to 4.

4.

In case, the proposal for bifurcation of the Grampanchayats as

claimed are forwarded by the Divisional Commissioner and is pending

with respondent No.2, then respondent Nos. 1 and 2 shall take

decision upon it as per the procedure contemplated under the

provisions of the Maharashtra Village Panchayat Act expeditiously

and preferably within three (03) months from today.

5.

The writ petitions are disposed of. No costs.

( SHRIKANT D. KULKARNI ) ( S.V. GANGAPURWALA )

JUDGE

JUDGE

S.P. Rane

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