# SHRI. VINAY KRISHNADAS SHAH AND ANR. vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE SECRETARY AND ANR.

Court: Bombay High Court
Date: 2026-02-16
Citation: WP/12252/2018
Petitioner: SHRI. VINAY KRISHNADAS SHAH AND ANR.
Respondent: THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THROUGH THE SECRETARY AND ANR.

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## Judgment text (excerpt)

LSP wp 12252.18.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION Writ Petition No. 12252 of 2018 1. Shri Vinay Krishnadas Shah, R/O. A/P Goregaon, Tal. Mangaon, Dist. Raigad. 2. Mangaon Taluka Education Society, Tal. Mangaon, Dist. Raigad, Through its Chairman/Secretary … Petitioners V/s. 1. The State of Maharashtra Through the Secretary, School Education Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032. 2. The Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Raigad, at Alibag. … Respondents. Mr. Vinayak Kumbhar a/w. Mr. Rajendra B. Khaire i/b. Mr. Ashwini N. Bandiwadekar for the Petitioner. Mr. N.C.Wlimbe, Addl.G.P. a/w. Miss. Rupali Shinde, AGP for Respondent Nos. 1 and 2. CORAM : M.S. KARNIK & S.M. MODAK, JJ. 2017. The Government Resolution dated 29th May 2017 prescribes the procedure for filling up the posts of Headmaster by considering the roster position whereas, in the Government Circular dated 29th July 2017 there are directions to verify the roster and then make the appointment of Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster. 2. This issue cropped up when Petitioner No.2 – Society had appointed Petitioner No.1 to the post of Headmaster vide order dated 29th May 2018

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