Vithamai Matsvyavasayik Sah Society Ltd. Devnal and Others v. the State of Maharashtra and Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Lake auction dispute, Maharashtra; writ petition (Bombay High Court, Kolhapur Circuit Bench) by fisheries societies (Vithamai Matsvyavasayik Sah Society Ltd, Devnal) against communication/letter dated 22.08.2025 of Upvibhagiy Jalsandharan Adhikari (Respondent No.5); grievance that bidding clause despite first preference to local societies is contrary to Government Resolutions dated 09.07.1990 and 30.12.2020; interim relief refused on 03.09.2025; notice returnable 17.09.2025; further steps subject to outcome of petition; advocates A.M. Kadam (petitioners) and T.J. Kapre, A.G.P. (State).
What did the court decide?
Interim relief refused at this stage; notice issued to the Respondents returnable on 17th September, 2025; learned A.G.P. waives service for Respondent-State; private notice permitted in addition to Court notice; further steps to remain subject to the outcome of the Petition.