In a PIL regarding lack of action on water theft allegations, the Court found Respondents were taking steps to remove illegal connections. Liberty granted for further representation; petition disposed.
Liberty granted to make representation for removal of illegal water connection.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION NO. 99 OF 2014
Mr. Netaji Balaram Patil … Petitioner.
V/s.
The State of Maharashtra & 17 Others … Respondents.
None for the Petitioner. Mr. N.C. Walimbe, AGP for the State.
Mr. Mithun Mahajan i/by Anilkumar Patil, Advocate for the Respondent Nos.5 & 9 to 18.
CORAM : V. M. KANADE AND MRS.SWAPNA JOSHI,JJ.
DATE : 20th SEPTEMBER, 2016 P.C. :
1 None appears for the Petitioner. Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of Respondents and the learned AGP for the State.
2 The grievance of the Petitioner is that though he had informed the Respondent No. 3 about the theft of the water by Respondent No. 4, no action appears to have been taken against him. As directed earlier by this court, a detailed affidavit in reply has been filed on behalf of the Respondent Nos. 3 and 4. It is stated that the MIDC is taking appropriate
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steps regarding theft of the water and removal of illegal water connections.
3 We are satisfied that the Respondent Nos. 3 and 4 are taking steps for removal of illegal water connections. Liberty is granted to the Petitioner to make a representation for removal of any other illegal water connection and if such representation is made it may be decided in accordance with the law.
4 The Petition is disposed of.
(MRS.SWAPNA JOSHI,J.)
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Mr. Netaji Balaram Patil
The State of Maharashtra
V. M. Kanade
Mrs. Swapna Joshi
As recorded by the court registry
Litigation brought on behalf of the public interest rather than a personal grievance, relaxing the usual rule of locus standi.
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