Vasant Macchimar Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit, Wanvarala, Thr. Chairman, Sheikh Issar Sheikh Nisar v. State of Maharashtra, Thr. Deputy Registrar Co-Operative Societies (Fisheries), Mumbai and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ Petition No. 589 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Nagpur Bench (Anil L. Pansare, J., 03-02-2025): co-operative fishing society (Vasant Macchimar Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit) challenges Deputy Registrar Co-operative Societies (Fisheries)' condonation of about eight years' delay allowing respondent no. 4 to challenge amendment of the society's bye-laws; fishing contract for Pus Irrigation Project (order dated 30-9-2024, term 1-7-2024 to 30-6-2029); contention that condonation enquiry must be restricted to due diligence and sufficient reasons, not merits; notice issued returnable in two weeks; interim stay granted to impugned orders dated 11-11-2024 and 9-1-2025. Keywords: condonation of delay; co-operative society bye-laws amendment; fisheries; Deputy Registrar; interim stay; Nagpur Bench.
What did the court decide?
Interim stay to the impugned orders dated 11-11-2024 and 9-1-2025; notice issued, returnable in two weeks; matter pending further hearing.