Haresh Kashinath Mhatre v. State of Maharashtra Thr. Chief Secretary and Ors.
Public Interest Litigation – Refusal of registration – Restoration sought via interim application
Case brief
What is this about?
IA 7181/2025 in PIL (St.) 13348/2023; Haresh Kashinath Mhatre v. State of Maharashtra & Ors.; Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation (respondent no.7); restoration of PIL registration refused by Registrar (Judicial-I) on 14.03.2024 for non-compliance of office objections; illegal/unauthorized constructions; survey and inspection; statutory duty of Corporations; comprehensive representation to be considered in accordance with law; interim application disposed of; Bombay High Court; Alok Aradhe CJ; M. S. Karnik J; 15 April 2025.
What did the court decide?
Applicant/petitioner left free to file a comprehensive representation to the Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation pointing out illegal/unauthorized structures and requesting a survey; the representation is to be considered and taken to its logical conclusion in accordance with law. No further relief granted on the interim application.