Bombay High Court
MOHAMAD GOSH ISMAIL DANDEKARversusTHE COLLECTOR/CHAIRMAN PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY DAMAN AND ORS
- Decided
- Disposal
- Disposed Off
Holding
The petition is disposed without adverting to the merits of the matter.
Summary
The petitioner, Mohamad Gosh Ismail Dandekar, filed a writ petition challenging the actions of the Collector‑Chairman of the Planning and Development Authority, Daman. The petitioner alleged that his grievance had not been addressed and sought compensation. The respondents submitted that the grievance had already been remedied in accordance with law and that any compensation, if payable, would be paid as per legal provisions. The Court noted the respondents' submission and, without examining the merits of the dispute, disposed of the petition. The judgment expressly states that the Court has not adverted on the merits and that the petition is dismissed.
Issues considered
- What is the appropriate legal remedy for the petitioner's grievance against the Planning and Development Authority?
- Whether compensation, if any, is payable to the petitioner under the applicable law.
Subjects
- writ petition
- administrative law
- compensation
- grievance redressal
- high court
Judgment
Digitally signed
by PALLAVI
PALLAVI MAHENDRA
MAHENDRA WARGAONKAR
WARGAONKAR Date:
2026.09.22
10:58:30 +0530
23-WP-2273-2026.odt
Pallavi
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
WRIT PETITION NO.2273 OF 2026
Mohamad Gosh Ismail Dandekar ...Petitioner
Versus
The Collector-chairman Planning And
Development Authority Daman And Ors. ...Respondents
...
Mr. Sangharsha Shakya i/b. Dinesh R. Sonawane for the Petitioner.
Dr. Sanjay Jain a/w Mr. Harsh Dedhia for the Respondents.
...
CORAM : MAHESH CHANDRA TRIPATHI, CJ. &
ADVAIT M. SETHNA, J.
DATE : 21st SEPTEMBER, 2026.
P.C.:
1. In response to the order dated 1st April 2026, Mr. Jain,
learned counsel for the Respondent – Administration fairly submits
the grievance of the Petitioner has already been addressed and
remedied in accordance with law. Compensation, if payable, will be
paid in accordance with law.
2. With the above observations, The Petition is Disposed of. We
clarify that we have not adverted on merits of the matter.
[ADVAIT M. SETHNA, J.] [CHIEF JUSTICE]
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