Bombay High Court

SHAIKH ALIM SHAIKH NURversusTHE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY AND OTHERS

Disposal: DISPOSED OFF

Holding

The Court directs the Collector to decide the representation on its merits within eight weeks.

Summary

Shaikh Alim Shaikh Nur filed a writ petition challenging the inaction of the Collector of Maharashtra on a representation submitted on 06‑02‑2026. The petitioner sought a directive for the Collector to consider the representation on its merits within a reasonable time. The Court examined whether the administrative authority was bound to decide the representation promptly under principles of natural justice. It held that the Collector must adjudicate the representation on its merits and cannot defer indefinitely. Accordingly, the writ petition was disposed by ordering the Collector to decide the representation within eight weeks of receiving a copy of this order.

Issues considered

Whether the Collector is required to decide the petitioner's representation filed on 06‑02‑2026 on its merits within a reasonable time

Subjects

writ petition
representation
administrative law
public authority
Maharashtra

Judgment

2026:BHC-AUG:43269-DB


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                           IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
                                       BENCH AT AURANGABAD

                                 27 WRIT PETITION NO.12256 OF 2026

                                         Shaikh Alim Shaikh Nur
                                                 VERSUS
                                        The State of Maharashtra
                                  Thr The Principal Secretary And Others
                                                    …..
                            Shri. Arun S. Shejwal, Advocate for the Petitioner
                           Shri. V. M. Kagne, AGP for the Respondent – State.
                                                    …..

                                       CORAM : NITIN B. SURYAWANSHI &
                                               ABASAHEB D. SHINDE, JJ.
                                       DATE    : 22nd SEPTEMBER 2026

                P. C. :-

                .          Writ Petition is disposed of by directing Respondent No.2

                – Collector to decide the Representation of the Petitioner dated

                06.02.2026 on its own merits within a period of eight (8) weeks

                from the date of receipt of copy of this order.




                (ABASAHEB D. SHINDE, J.)              (NITIN B. SURYAWANSHI, J.)


                GGP

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