Disposed

Jalinder Ratan Belekar and Others v. the State of Maharashtra and Others

Bombay HC22 Dec 2016WP/12667/2016

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What is this about?

The High Court at Aurangabad disposed of a writ petition challenging the allotment of a sand block on ecological grounds. The court directed petitioners to approach the Minister Level Sub-Committee within seven days for grievance redressal while allowing the auction proceedings to continue, subject to conditions.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed; petitioners directed to approach the Minister Level Sub-Committee within seven days for grievance redressal.

Jalinder Ratan Belekar and Others Vs the State of Maharashtra and Others — Bombay HC (2016) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD

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 WRIT PETITION NO. 12667 of 2016
(Jalinder S/o Ratan Belekar and others Vs. The State of
Maharashtra and others)

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Mr. N.P. Bangar, Advocate for the Petitioners
Mr. A.S. Shinde, A.G.P. for the respondents/State

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CORAM :R.M. BORDE AND
SANGITRAO S. PATIL, JJ.

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DATE : 22nd December, 2016

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PER COURT:

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Heard.

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2.The villagers of village Lakhani, Taluka

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Vaijapur, are objecting to the allotment of the sand
block for the purpose of excavation, on ecological
grounds. A resolution has been adopted in the Gramsabha
of village, in presence of the officer of the Revenue
Department raising such objection. It appears that the
State Government has taken a decision to conduct auction
of the sand blocks adjoining this village. However,
since there is opposition from Village Panchayat for
excavation of sand within the jurisdiction of this
village, it would be proper for the State Government to

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consider the objections and issue necessary directions.

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2.Clause 17 of the Government Policy drawn on
12.3.2013 provides for remedy of making grievance to the
Minister Level Sub-Committee, constituted for the

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purpose of consideration of the grievances. It is
expected of the Minister Level Sub-Committee to take
appropriate decision as regards the grievances raised by
the villagers. In view of clause 17 contained in the
Government Resolution dated 12.3.2013, it would be open
for the petitioners to approach the Minister Level Sub-
Committee, constituted for consideration of the
grievances. If the petitioners make appropriate
representation within a period of seven days from today,
the Sub-Committee shall take appropriate decision within
a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of such
representation/appeal. In the meanwhile, the auction
proceeding may continue. However, allotment of sand
block at the village, shall not be made in favour of
successful bidder.

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3.If it is found that the petitioners themselves

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are involved in the activities of excavation or
transportation of the sand or having any vested

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interest, it would be open for the State Government to

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pass appropriate orders including imposition of costs on

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the petitioners.

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4.In view of directions as above, the writ

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petition stands disposed of.

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Jalinder Ratan Belekar and Others v. the State of Maharashtra and Others

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