SHOBHABAI NARAYAN SHINDE vs THE DIVISIONAL COMMISSIONER

The Supreme Court addressed whether an appeal could be filed before the Divisional Commissioner against a Collector's order under Section 14B(1) of the Maharashtra Village Panchayats Act, which declined to disqualify a Sarpanch for failing to submit election expenses. The court held that the Collector's decision was final and not subject to appeal, thereby upholding the rejection of the Dispute Applications. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the Collector's authority in such matters.