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Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961

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NIKHIL ANANDRAO PATILversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND 21 ORS

Disposed Off

The petitioner challenged the Minister’s order dated 20‑02‑2026 that quashed the removal of the Sarpanch (respondent No.5) under Section 39 of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, 1959. Complaints of financial irregularities were lodged by the petitioner and other villagers, leading to an inquiry …

SUBHASH MAHADEV NAIKversusSINDHUDURG ZILLA PARISHAD AND ANR.

Disposed Off

Subhash Mahadev Naik filed a writ petition seeking the release of his gratuity and pension from Sindhudurg Zilla Parishad, challenging an order dated 30‑06‑1999 that had quashed his retirement benefits. The Court examined the legality of that impugned order and the petitioner’s entitlement under …

VIRENDRASINGversusTHE ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONER AND ORS.

2023 INSC 372Dismissed

The appellant, elected as a member of the Zilla Parishad in Dhule, was disqualified after his son was awarded a road‑repair contract by the Gram Panchayat, a contract that was sanctioned and funded by the Zilla Parishad. Respondent No.3 filed an application under Sections 16(1)(i) and 40 of the …

SAU. SANGEETA W/O SUNIL SHINDEversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ORS.

2021 INSC 434Dismissed

The appellant, Sau. Sangeeta, was elected as Gatneta (Group Leader) of the INCPS Party, a Panchayat Samiti party formed by four elected members of the Shrirampur Panchayat Samiti, in a 2017 meeting chaired by the Ahmednagar District INC President. The meeting resolution gave the District President …

VIKAS KISHANRAO GAWALIversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS.

2021 INSC 150Disposed off

The petitioners challenged the constitutionality of Section 12(2)(c) of the Maharashtra Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis Act, 1961 and two State Election Commission notifications that reserved OBC seats beyond the 50% ceiling in several districts. Relying on the Constitution Bench decision in …

LAXMIBAIversusTHE COLLECTOR, NANDED & ORS.

2020 INSC 197Disposed off

Laxmibai was elected as a member of a Gram Panchayat in Nanded but failed to submit her election‑expense account within the 30‑day period, submitting it 15 days late. The Collector, acting as the State Election Commission, disqualified her for five years, rejecting her medical certificate as a valid …

ULTRA TECH CEMENT LTD.versusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ANR.

2011 INSC 715Appeal(s) allowed

Ultra Tech Cement Ltd., the lessee of a limestone mining lease granted by the Government of Maharashtra on 12‑Feb‑1980, challenged demand notices for Zilla Parishad (ZP) cess and Gram Panchayat (GP) cess for the years 1987‑1992. The appellant argued that Section 151(1) of the Maharashtra Zilla …