Phonix English Medium School Thr. Its Secretary Nagesh Arun Malve v. the Union of India Thr. Gp and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ Petition No. 6796 of 2024, High Court of Bombay, decided 17 April 2025 (Chandurkar & Sathaye, JJ.). School recognition under RTE Act 2009 withdrawn by communication dated 29/02/2024 of Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur; recognition was valid only till 31/03/2025; BEO Pandharpur notice dated 15/01/2025 sought documents for restoration/renewal; petition disposed of with directions to submit documents for fresh recognition, authority to decide within four weeks thereof; merits kept open; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition disposed of with directions: Petitioner to take steps pursuant to the Block Education Officer's notice dated 15/01/2025 and supply all necessary documents for seeking fresh recognition; concerned authority to take a decision under the Act of 2009 and consider the matter within four weeks of the documents being supplied; all aspects on merits kept open; Rule made absolute in the aforesaid terms with no order as to costs.