This matter was disposed of without further consideration after the State filed a compliance report confirming that work was carried out per agreed minutes and plans. The Bench declined to proceed with the PIL Writ Petition based on the settled consent.
PIL Writ Petition disposed of; no further proceedings.
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27-MCA-230-23.DOC
2025:BHC-GOA:220-DB
Suchitra
IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA
MISC. CIVIL APPLICATION NO.230/2023 IN STAMP NUMBER (MAIN) NO.1444/2020 (F)
ANTONIO F. RODRIGUES
… APPLICANT
Versus
GIRISH MAHALE AND 7 ORS.
… RESPONDENTS
Ms M. Viegas, Advocate for the Applicant. Mr Vithal Naik, Amicus Curiae. Ms S. Khadilkar, Advocate for Respondent No.4. Mr V. Braganza, Advocate for CCP (through VC). Ms Maria Correia, AGA for the Respondent-State.
CORAM: M. S. KARNIK & NIVEDITA P. MEHTA, JJ.
DATE: 12th FEBRUARY 2025
P.C.:
1. Ms Maria Correia, learned AGA has placed on record the compliance report dated 12.02.2025 duly signed by the Collector and District Magistrate, North Goa. An inspection was carried out and it is reported that the work has been carried out in accordance with the minutes dated 22.10.2024 and plan attached thereto.
2. Nothing remains for further consideration in Stamp Number (Main) No.1444/2020 (F) and the same is disposed of.
3. We appreciate the able assistance of Mr Vithal Naik who appeared in this matter as an Amicus Curiae and has done a commendable job.
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4. We are not inclined to proceed with the PIL Writ Petition in the light of the consent minutes dated 22.10.2024 which were placed on record.
NIVEDITA P. MEHTA, J.
M. S. KARNIK, J.
Signed by: SUCHITRA NANDAN SINGBAL Designation: Personal Assistant Date: 14/02/2025 10:23:21
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Public Interest Litigation Writ Petition should be proceeded with given the compliance report and consent minutes.
Whether the request for production of a compliance report requires further judicial consideration.
Antonio F. Rodrigues
Girish Mahale
M. S. Karnik
Nivedita P. Mehta
As recorded by the court registry
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