Snehlata Rajendra Gad v. State of Maharashtra Thr. Gp and Ors

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.2345 OF 2014 Maharashtra Rajya Madhyamik Va Uccha Madhyamik Shala Kruti Samittee, Through its Secretary, Shri. Dattatray Narayan Patil At & Post: Bhamate, Taluka: Karveer, District: Kolhapur. …Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶6The Deputy Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), Kolhapur Division, Kolhapur.

¶7The Deputy Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), Pune Division, Pune.

¶8The Deputy Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), Nashik Division, Nashik.

¶9Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶10Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶11Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶12Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶13Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Sindhudurg.

¶14Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Satara.

¶15Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Sangli Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶17The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur

¶18The Superintendent, (Secondary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

2 of 115 Pay and provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶19The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶20The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Sindhudurg.

¶21The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Satara.

¶22The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Sangli

¶23The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶24Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶25Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶26The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶27The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur. ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.4296 OF 2014 This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

3 of 115 Kalpana Khirappa Patil Pol Ujawala Chandrakant Jagatap Latika Ankush Dilip Pandurang Kirmate Gadale Sujata Shivaji Bagul Jyoti Vasudev Kulkarni Sandhya Narsingh Toravane Minakshi Sahebrao Tambe Vaishali Hemant Gandhale Rupali Govind All residing At & Post: Shirwal, Taluka: Khandala, District: Satara. …Petitioners

Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

4 of 115 Department of School Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶6The Deputy Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), Kolhapur Division, Kolhapur.

¶7Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Satara.

¶8The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Satara. ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.5180 OF 2019 Maharashtra Rajya Madhyamik Va Uccha Madhyamik Shala Kruti Samittee, Through its Executive President, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

5 of 115 Shri. Dattatray Narayan Patil At & Post: Bhamate, Taluka: Karveer, District: Kolhapur. …Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education

and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs), ECB & PR Division, New Delhi. Through the Central Govt. Advocate, Ministry of Law & Affairs, AaykarBhawan, Mumbai-22.

¶6The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶7The Deputy Director of Education, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

6 of 115 Mumbai Division, Mumbai.

¶8The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶9The Deputy Director of Education, Kolhapur Division, Kolhapur.

¶10The Deputy Director of Education, Nashik Division, Nashik.

¶11The Deputy Director of Education, Aurangabad Division, Aurangabad.

¶12The Deputy Director of Education, Latur Division, Latur.

¶13Education Inspector, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Western Zone, Mumbai (W).

¶14Education Inspector, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, North Zone, Mumbai.

¶15Education Officer, (Primary), Thane Municipal Corporation School Board,Thane.

¶16Administrative Officer, (Primary), Education Board, Pimpari-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pimpari, Pune-18.

¶17Education Officer, (Primary) Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶18Education Officer, (Secondary) Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶19Education Officer (Primary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

7 of 115 Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶20Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶21Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Palghar

¶22Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶23Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶24Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶25Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶26Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶27Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶28Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶29Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Satara.

¶30Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Satara.

¶31Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶32Education Officer,(Primary), Zilla Parishad, Nashik. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶33Education Officer,(Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶34Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Aurangabad.

¶35Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶36Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶37Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶38Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶39Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar.

¶40Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶41Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶42Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad,Parbhani.

¶43Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad,Parbhani.

¶44The Superintendent, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Western Zone, Mumbai (W).

¶45The Superintendent, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, North Zone, Mumbai. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶46The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶47The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶48The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶49The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶50The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶51The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶52The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶53The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶54The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶55The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶56The Superintendent, (Primary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

10 of 115 Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶57The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶58The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Satara.

¶59The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Satara.

¶60The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶61The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶62The Superintendent, (Sec. & Higher Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶63The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Aurangabad.

¶64The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶65The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶66The Superintendent, (Primary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

11 of 115 Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Parbhani.

¶67The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Parbhani.

¶68The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶69The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶70The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶71The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶72The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar.

¶73Education Officer, (Primary) Zilla Parishad, Dhule

¶74Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Dhule

¶75The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Wardha.

¶76The Superintendent, (Sec. & Higher Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Dhule. …Respondents This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

12 of 115 WITH WRIT PETITION NO.8504 OF 2022 Swati Sharad Sawant, Age: 61 years, Residing at: B/3, 203, Panchsheel Co-op. Housing Society, Indraprastha Complex, Navghar Road, Bhayandar (E) – 401 105. … Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Department of School Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶2The Administrative Officer, Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation School Board, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Marg, Thane 401 101.

¶3The Education Officer (Primary), Thane Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶4The Superintendent (Primary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Thane Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶5Nutan Balshikshan Sangh:

Vikaswadi, Kosbad Tekvdi

Tal: Dahanu, Dist:- Palghar-401703

¶6Vikaswadi Primary School, Vikaswadi, Kosbad, Tekvdi. Tal: Dahanu, Dist: Palghar-401703 ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.11794 OF 2018 This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶1Shree Ingole Laxman Shankar Age-47 years, Working as Assistant teacher. At Madhyamik School at Poyanje, Post : Poyanje, Taluka: Panvel, District-Raigad.

¶2Smt. Magare Sangeeta Bhaskar Age-47 years, Working as Assistant teacher. At, Madhamic School, Kopara, Post: Kopara, Taluka: Panvel, District-Raigad.

¶3Smt. Patil Saee Ajay Alias Patil Ssairandri Laximan Age-53 years, Working as Assistant teacher. At K.A. Bhantia High School, at New Panvel, Taluka: Panvel, District-Raigad.

¶4Shree Patil Jayendra Bama Age-49 years, Working as Assistant teacher at Adya Karantiveer Vasudeo Balavant Phadake Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Shiradhone, Tal: panvel, Dist; Raigad.

¶5Shree Amarnath Mahadev patil Age-50 years, Working as Assistant teacher. At Working as Assistant teacher at Madhyamik School at Poyanje, Post: Poyanje, Taluka:Panvel, District: Raigad.

¶6Shree Gunjal Sunil Ramant Age-45 years, Working as Assistant teacher. At Working as Assistant teacher at Adya Karantiveer Vasudeo Balvant This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

14 of 115 Phadake Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Shiradhone, Tal: Panvel, Dist; Raigad.

¶7Smt. Patil Kalpana Raghunath Alias Kalpana Shivaji Durge Age-46 years, Working as Assistant teacher at Adya Karantiveer Vasudeo Balvant Phadake madhyamik Vidyalaya, Shiradhone, Tal: Panvel, Dist; Raigad.

¶8Shree Kanvade Savelram Gangadhar Age-50 years, Working as Assistant teacher. At Madhyamik School at Poyanje, Post: Poyanje, Taluka: Panvel, District-Raigad … Petitioners Versus

¶1Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, The State of Maharashtra, Mantralay, Mumbai-400032.

¶2The Secretary, Ministry of Finance, The State of Maharashtra, Mantralay, Mumbai-400032.

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education, And Sports, Mantralay, Mumbai-400032.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

15 of 115 Mantralay, Mumbai-400032.

¶5The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶6The Deputy Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), Charni Road, Mumbai.

¶7The Education Officer, (Secondary), Raigad Zilla Parishad, Alibag.

¶8The Superintendent (Secondary), Pay & Provident Funds Unit, Raigad Zilla Parishad, Alibag. ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.8357 OF 2024 Mrs. Alka Kishor Argade Age-58, Occu-working as Assistant Teacher, Sidheshwar High School Solapur, District-Solapur ...Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra Through its Chief Secretary Ministry of Finance Department, State of Maharashtra, Mantralaya, Mumbai-400032

¶2The State of Maharashtra This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

16 of 115 Through Secretary of School Education Department, State of Maharashtra Mantralaya, Mumbai-400032

¶3Director of Education, Directorate of Education, Maharashtra State, Pune having Office at Central Building, Pune

¶4Deputy Director of Education, Pune Region, having address at 17, Dr. Ambedkar Marg, Pune-01

¶5The Superintendent, Pay & Provident Fund Unit (Secondary), Pune Region.

¶6Education Officer, (Secondary) Zilla Parishad, Solapur

¶7Head Master/Principle Sidheshwar Girls High School Solapur, District-Solapur.

¶8Head Master/Principle Sidheshwar High School Solapur, District-Solapur

¶9Sidheshwar Doesthan Shaikshanik Samiti, through its Secretary Solapur, District-Solapur ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.3484 OF 2016 Mrs. Meenakshi Dinesh Medpalli, age about 38 years, Occu. Service, residing at Chanakyanagar, Plot No. 108B, Vijapur Road, Jule This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

17 of 115 Solapur-2. ...Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra through its Secretary, Finance Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai-400032;

¶2The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶3The Principal, Swami Vivekanand Prashala and Junior college, Madha Society, Jule Solapur ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.3375 OF 2014

¶1Kusumade Uttam Murlidhar Age: 47 years, Occ: Teacher, R/o. A-37, Bhagya Laxmi Park, Near Indian Model School, Jule, Solapur, Dist: Solapur

¶2Jadhav Chandrakant Jyotiba Age: 40 years, Occ: Teacher, R/o. A-15, Bhagya Laxmi Park, Near Indian Model School,

Jule, Solapur, Dist: Solapur

This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶3Kate Jyotiba Vithal Age: 41 years, Occ: Teacher, R/o. 157, Raghvendra Nagar, Near Saiful, Vijapur Road,

Solapur – 4.

¶4Mrs. Adsul Archana Vijay ) Age: Adult, Occ: Teacher, ) R/o. 5, Purnima Housing Society, Behind Mahila Hospital, Near BSNL Office, Hotgi Road, Solapur-3 ... Petitioners Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra Through its Chief Secretary General Administration Department Mantralaya, Mumbai-400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantralaya, Mumbai - 400 032

¶3The Secretary Government of Maharashtra Department of School Education, And Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai - 400 032 This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶5The Director of Education (Secondary and Higher Secondary) State of Maharashtra, Pune

¶6The Deputy Director, Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary

Solapur Division, Solapur

¶7The Education Officer (Secondary) Zilla Parishad, Solapur

¶8The Superintendent, (Secondary Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur

¶9Chandrabhagabai Yalgulwar Prashala And Higher Secondary School, Vikas Nagar, Hotgi Road, Solapur ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.9241 OF 2024 Smt. Snehlata Rajendra Gad Age: 60 Years, Occ. Retired, At Post-Phonda Ghat (Haveli Nagar) Taluka-Kankavali, District-Sindhudurg Pin-416812 ...Petitioner Versus

¶1State of Maharashtra

¶2The Education Officer (Secondary) Zilla Parishad, Sindhudurg - 416812 This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶3The Deputy Director of Education Kolhapur region, Kolhapur

¶4The Accountant General, State of Maharashtra. Address-2nd Floor, Pratishtha Bhavan, 101 Maharshi Karve Road, New Marine Lines, Mumbai-400020

¶5The Phondaghat Education Society, Pondaghat.

¶6New English School, Pondaghat, 5 & 6-Pondaghat, Tal-Kankawali, District Sindhudurg. ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.283 OF 2024 Leena Dipak Patil @ Leena Vijay Chaudhari Age:40, Occu: Assistant Teacher, R/O. New Mumbai Municipal School No.55, Ambedkarnagar, New Mumbai. ...Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra Through Secretary, Finance Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶2The Secretary, Urban Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32.

¶3The Commissioner, New Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Plot no. 1, Sector 15, CBD, Navi Mumbai.

¶4The Dy. Commissioner (Edu), New Mumbai Municipal Corporation, Plot no.1, Sector 15, CBD, Navi Mumbai ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.9445 OF 2024 Pawan Badri Singh, Aged about 59 years, Occupation: Retired (Assistant Teacher) R/o. Vinayak Residency, A/303, Savarkar Nagar, Titwala (East), Tal. Kalyan, District: Thane. ...Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, School Education Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai - 400 032. Through the Principal Secretary,

¶2Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai Division, Mumbai, Office: Javahar Bal Bhavan, Charni Road, Mumbai - 400 004. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶3Education Officer (Secondary) Zilla Parishad, Thane, District: Thane

¶4Hindi Prachar Mandal, Office: Chittaranjan Das Road, Opposite Ram Nagar Police Station, Dombivali (East), District: Thane. Through its President/ Secretary

¶5The Headmaster, Hindi Prachar Mandal, Hindi High School, Office: Chittaranjan Das Road Opposite Ram Nagar Police Station, Dombivali (East), District: Thane.

¶6Bharatiya Education Society, Ulhasnagar, Through its President/Secretary, Office: 17 Section, Near Sapna Garden Ulhasnagar-3, District: Thane.

¶7Bharatiya Hindi High School and Junior College, Ulhasnagar, 17, Section, Near Sapna Garden, Ulhasnagar-3, District: Thane. Through its Headmaster. ...Respondents WITH CONTEMPT PETITION NO.4 OF 2024 IN WRIT PETITION NO.10385 OF 2022

¶1Mrs. Dr. Manisha Bharat Salunkhe Age: 49 years, Occu: Junior College Lecturer R/O: 50/5-6, 'Shanti' Near Ambai Tank, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

23 of 115 Rankala Park, Tal Karveer District Kolhapur ...Petitioner

Versus

¶1Shri Mahesh J Chothe The Deputy Director of Education Kolhapur Region, Kolhapur.

¶2The Secretary Sports and Education Department ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.8853 OF 2024

¶1Popat Shivaji Nikam, Age-48 Presently residing at post-Arag, Tal-Miraj Dist -Sangli

¶2Krishnaji Pandurang Gavade, Age-49 Presently residing at post - Mangale Tal - Shirala, Dist - Sangli

¶3Sau. Chhaya Bhimrao Salunkhe, Age-59 (Chhaya Atmaram Chavan) Presently residing at post - Mangale Tal-Shirala, Dist – Sangli.

¶4Suhas Narayan Balekar, Age-44 Presently residing at post - Kambale Lavagan (Saitavade) Tal/Dist-Ratnagiri

¶5Sunita Dhondu Tamhankar, Age-48 (Manali Milind Mestri) Presently residing at post-Magtamhane This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

24 of 115 Tal-Chiplun, Dist - Ratnagiri Shilpa Krishna Kamble, Age-43 Presently residing at post - Hatkhamba Dangewadi Dist - Ratnagiri.

¶7Kishor Bala Kanekar, Age-45 Presently residing at post - Moravande (Sutarwadi) Tal-Khed, Dist - Ratnagiri.

¶8Suhasini Suhas Ayare, Age-50 Presently residing at post-Neware Tal/Dist-Ratnagiri

¶9Sandeep Vishwanath Mulye, Age-43 Presently residing at post - Kalzondi Tal/Dist-Ratnagiri

¶10Anita Dattaram Shinde, Age-48 (Sneha Santosh Chavan) Presently residing at post-Kelavali Tal-Rajapur, Dist - Ratnagiri

¶11Pramod Sakharam Tervankar, Age-48 Presently residing at post-Talgaon Tal-Rajapur Dist - Ratnagiri.

¶12Dnyaneshwari Haribhau Badwar, Age-48 (Dnyaneshwai Ravindra Chavanke) Presently residing at post - Nandur Madyameshwar Tal-Niphad Dist - Nashik.

¶13Babitai Chandrasen Patil, Age-57 Presently residing at post This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

25 of 115 Arag Tal-Miraj Dist-Sangli.

¶14Mrudula Madhukar Chougule, Age-52 Presently residing at post - Lanja Tal-Lanja, Dist-Ratnagiri

¶15Maheshkumar Vasant Lawand, Age-47 Presently residing at post - Khatgun Tal-Khatav Dist - Satara.

¶16Sangita Vitthal Pisal, Age-48 Presently residing at post - Chorade Bhandmala Tal-Khatav Dist - Satara.

¶17Mangal Sudam Chitalikar, Age-43 Presently residing at post - Chitali Tal-Khatav Dist - Satara.

¶18Nutan Prakash Deshmukh, Age-48 Presently residing at post - Jalgaon, Tal-Khatav Dist - Satara.

¶19Yuvraj Bhujang Godase, Age-45 Presently residing at post - Tardaf Tal-Phaltan Dist – Satara.

¶20Santosh Vinayak Khandagale, Age-45 Presently residing at post - Khandala Tal-Khandala Dist - Satara.

¶21Anita Subhash Jadhav, Age-48 Presently residing at post - Vidani Tal-Phaltan Dist-Satara.

¶22Yamini Pandharinath Katke, Age-43 This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

26 of 115 Presently residing at post - Wagholi Tal-Haveli Dist - Pune.

¶23Surekha Vasantrao Khairnar, Age-43 Presently residing at post-Soygao Tal-Malegao Dist - Nashik.

¶24Santosh Rama Kamble, Age-45 Presently residing at post - Bamnoli Tal-Sangmeshwar, Dist - Ratnagiri.

¶25Sangita Popatrao Ghorpade, Age-46 Presently residing at post-Satana Tal-Baglan Dist - Nashik.

¶26Sushila Baraku Pawar, Age-47 Presently residing at post - Pimpalgaon Tal-Malegaon Dist - Nashik.

¶27Niraj Prabhudas Vaidya, Age-50 Presently residing at post-Kawalewada Tal-Tirora Dist - Gondia.

¶28Archana Keshav Thakre, Age-53 Presently residing at post - Zalutola (Dawaniwada) Tal/Dist-Gondia. Jayashri Prakash Ubale, Age-43 Presently residing at post-Wagholi (Ubalenagar) Tal-Haveli, Dist-Pune.

¶30Sanjay Maruti Rokade, Age-44 Presently residing at post-Bilashi Tal-Shirala Dist - Sangli. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶31Sunita Appasaheb Jadhav, Age-53 Presently residing at post-Halkarni Tal-Gadhinglaj, Dist - Kolhapur

¶32Anjana Ganpati Jadhav, Age-53 Presently residing at post-Honyali Tal-Ajara, Dist-Kolhapur.

¶33Suresh Tukaram Mahindkar, Age-46 Presently residing at post – Shittur (warun) Tal-Shahuwadi Dist-Kolhapur.

¶34Rupali Ashok Patil, Age-44 Presently residing at post - Devghat Tal-Malegaon Dist - Nashik.

¶35Vaishali Madhavrav Pawar, Age-48 Presently residing at post - Talwade Tal-Malegaon Dist - Nashik. Archana Khanderao Kharade, Age-48 Presently residing at post - Angar Tal-Mohal Dist - Solapur.

¶37Ghanshyam Sewakram Rahangdale, Ag Presently residing at post - Temni Tal/Dist-Gondia.

¶38Jaysing Mansing Pawar, Age-49 Presently residing at post - Waghjaiwadi Tal-Patan Dist-Satara.

¶39Dadasaheb Nivrutti Jagtap, Age-49 Presently residing at post - Sarkoli Tal-Pandharpur Dist - Solapur. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶40Shobha Prakash Patil, Age-53 Presently residing at post - Kadgaon Tal-Gadhinglaj Dist - Kolhapur.

¶41Gunshila Shrinivas Rajole, Age-48 Presently residing at post - Ghoti Tal-Madha Dist - Solapur.

¶42Hanmant Dagadu Subhedar, Age-52 Presently residing at post Wadala Tal-North Solapur, Dist - Solapur.

¶43Pandit Gopal Pawar, Age-46 Presently residing at post - Pawar Vasti Vad Degaon Tal-Mohal Dist - Solapur.

¶44Sharad Shankar Chavan, Age-43 Presently residing at-Biragwadi, Post-Ashti Tal-Mohal Dist-Solapur.

¶45Anil Subhash Rayakar, Age-42 Presently residing at post - Pimpalwadi Tal-Junnar Dist - Pune. Sushama Baburao Saste, Age-43 Presently residing at post - Shriram Society, Chandangar Nagar Road Pune, Dist – Pune.

¶47Ashalata Dipak Mahind, Age-49 Presently residing at post - Deverashtre Tal-Kadegav Dist - Sangli.

¶48Indubai Khandu Pawar, Age-55 Presently residing at post-Utarane This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

29 of 115 Tal-Satana Dist - Nashik.

¶49Ravindra Shankar Damude, Age-52 Presently residing at post-Mahude B.K Tal. Bhor, Dist - Pune

¶50Jaydevi Achyutrao Mulik, Age-45 Presently residing at post - Walti Shindawane Tal-Haveli Dist - Pune Pushpkala Tekeshwar Yele, Age-58 Presently residing at post - Buchatola Sukadi/dak Tal-Tiroda Dist - Gondiya.

¶52Sangita Dinkar Kulkarni, Age-48 Presently residing at post - Nimboni Tal-Mangalwedha Dist - Solapur.

¶53Mrs. Savita Madhavrao Kapdnis, Age-43 Presently residing at post - Damodhar Nivas, Malegaon Satana Tal-Beglan Dist - Nashik.

¶54Swati Dinkar Hande, Age-42 (Swati Balasaheb Dhomase) Presently residing at post - Warulwadi, Tal-Junnar Dist-Pune.

¶55Manikrao Balaram Kamble, Age-59 Presently residing at post Dawanjwada Tal/Dist-Satara.

¶56Ashalata Nandkishor Jadhav, Age-47 Presently residing at post - Bamvade This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

30 of 115 Tal-Patan Dist-Satara.

¶57Nagesh Narayan Khandekar, Age-42 Presently residing at post Shivatola, post-Tanda Tal/Dist-Gondia.

¶58Surekha Motiram Shewale, Age-49 Presently residing at post - Nandra Tal/Dist - Dhule.

¶59Poonam Sachin Nanaware, Age-43 59 Presently residing at post - Modhave Murti Tal-Baramati Dist - Pune.

¶60Alka Dilip Wagh, Age-55 Presently residing at post - Takali Tal-Malegain Dist - Nashik.

¶61Meena Shankar Jagtap, Age-44 Presently residing at post - Shirgaon Tal-Shahuwadi Dist - Kolhapur.

¶62Suvarna Tukaram Patil, Age-45 Suvarna Mahadev Patil Presently residing at post - Save Tal-Shahuwadi Dist - Kolhapur.

¶63Kiranbai Kashinath Deore, Age-48 Presently residing at post - ManchandepadaTal-Sakri Dist - Dhule.

¶64Kalpana Kashinath Ingale, Age-53 Presently residing at post-Nitane Tal. Baglaon Dist-Nashik This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶65Anita Dashrath Gaikwad, Age-50 Presently residing at post Magarwadi Karanje Tal. Baramati, Dist Pune.

¶66Sunita Raghunath Jagtap, Age-55 Presently residing at post-5 Matoshree Row, Gangasagar row House 5, Swati Samarth Nagar, Bhadrapad, Dist-Nashik.

¶67Sanjay Atmaram Patil, Age-46 Presently residing at post – Anuskura Tal-Shahuwadi Dist - Kolhapur.

¶68Mahandule Vishwanath Dagadu, Age-44 At-Ruikhel, Post-Mandavgan Tal. Shrigonda, Dist-Ahamadnagar

¶69Molak Ratnabai Namdev, Age-47 Presently residing at post Pantnagar Tal-Shrigonda Dist-Ahamadnagar.

¶70Bhimashankar Tabaji Hande, Age-48 Presently residing at post - Lingdv Tal-Akole Dist-Ahamadnagar.

¶71Asha Gangdhar Paymode, Age-50 Presently residing at post-Kotul Tal-Akole Dist-Ahamadnagar.

¶72Chhaya Madhav Tormal, Age-48 Presently residing at post - Kotul Tal-Akole Dist-Ahamadnagar. Mangal Laxman Panpatil, Age-53 Presently residing at post-This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

32 of 115 Rajgruh Samtanagar Tambhol Tal-Akole, Dist-Ahamadnagar.

¶74Ravsaheb Devrao Thakare, Age-54 Presently residing at post-Talwade Digar Tal-Baglan Satana Dist-Nashik.

¶75Dattatray Vasant Falake, Age-48 Presently residing at post Pandharewadi Tal-Pandharpur Dist - Solapur.

¶76Manisha Prakash Patil, Age-47 Presently residing at post - Shere Tal-Karad Dist-Satara.

¶77Maya Kisans Suryavanshi, Age-47-Presently residing at post-Mungshe, Tal-Malegaon, Dist-Nashik.

¶78Chandrakant Jagnnath Warule, Age-45 Presently residing at post-Gopalvasti Tal-Yevala, Dist-Nashik.

¶79Sadhana Shamrao Patil, Age-53 Presently residing at post-Shirpur, Dist-Dhule.

¶80Pratibha Vishwas Devare, Age-53 Presently residing at post-Deur Tal/Dist-Dhule.

¶81Devendra Lakharam Choudhari, Age-57 Tal/Dist-Gondia. ...Petitioners Versus This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Secretary. School, Education and Sports Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Ministry of Finance, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32.

¶3The State of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department Through the Secretary, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32.

¶4Govt. of India, Ministry of Finance, (Department of Economic Affairs) ECB & PR Division, New Delhi, Through the Central Govt. Advocate Ministry of Law & Affairs, Aykar Bhavan, Mumbai-22.

¶5The Director of Education (Primary) Maharashtra State, Pune-01.

¶6Sangli Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer Sangli.

¶7The Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Sangli, Sangli.

¶8Ratnagiri Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer Ratnagiri. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶9Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Ratnagiri, Dist-Ratnagiri.

¶10Pune Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer Pune.

¶11Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Pune, Dist-Pune.

¶12Ahmednagar Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer Ahmedgnagar.

¶13Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Ahmednagar Dist-Ahemadnagar.

¶14Kolhapur Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer Kolhapur.

¶15Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Kolhapur, Dist-Kolhapur.

¶16Dhule Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer Dhule.

¶17Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Dhule, Dist-Dhule. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶18Nashik Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer Nashik

¶19Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Nashik, Dist-Nashik.

¶20Satara Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer Satara

¶21Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Satara Dist-Satara

¶22Gondia Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer Gondia.

¶23Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Gondia Dist-Gondia

¶24Solapur Zilla Parishad, Through the Chief Executive Officer, Solapur.

¶25Education Officer (Primary) Zilla Parishad Solapur, Dist-Solapur … Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.25 OF 2024

Mrs. Dr Manisha Bharat Salunkhe This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

36 of 115 Age: 49 Y, Occu: Assistant Teacher R/O: 50/5-6, Shanti' Near Ambai Tank, Rankala Park, Tal. Karveer District Kolhapur ...Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra

¶2The Accountant General, State of Maharashtra, Maharshi Karve Road, Mumbai-1

¶3The Deputy Director of Education (Secondary & Higher Secondary), Kolhapur

¶4Educational officer (Secondary) Zilla Parishad Kolhapur

¶5The Chairman/Secretary Shri Sami Vivekanand Shikshan Sanstha, Kolhapur,Tal: Karveer, Dist: Kolhapur

¶6The Principal, Vivekanand Junior College, Kolhapur, Dist: Kolhapur ...Respondents

WITH WRIT PETITION NO.8502 OF 2022

Babasaheb Balbhim Fopale Age 55 yrs., Occ: Service, R/at. At post Bavi (A), Tal. Barshi, District Solapur …Petitioner Versus This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶1State of Maharashtra Through Principal Secretary, School Education and Sports Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai.

¶2Deputy Director of Education (Secondary) Mumbai Division, Mumbai

¶3Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶4The Superintendent (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Raigad

¶5Chairman/Secretary, Narmadeshwar Shikshan Prasarak Mandal Malegaon, Taluka Barshi, District Solapur.

¶6The Headmaster, Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Sakhar Taluka Poladpur, District Raigad. ...Respondents AND (SR NO.204)INTERIM APPLICATION NO.15089 OF 2023 IN WRIT PETITION NO.3026 OF 2014

¶1Kamalankar Laxman Pawar

Shbham Arcade, Sector 22,

Plot No 17, Kamothe, Room No 304, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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New Mumbai Pin 410209

¶2Nanda Maruti Adkar

Since deceased through legal heirs 2a. Maruti B. Adkar

Age about 70 years, Occ. Retired. 2b. Umesh Maruti Adkar Age 35 Years, Occ. Nil 2c. Akshay Maruti Adkar Age 32 years Occ. Nil Applicant Nos. 2 a to 2 c Residing at 502 B, Kamala Residency, Sahakar Nagar, Khopoli, Khalapur. ... Applicants In the matter between

¶1Dhananjay Jotiram Das Block No.2, Trimurti Niwas Veena Nagar Khopoli.

¶2Siddharth Devrao Shinde Shivang apt Block NO.06 Indira Nagar, Lower Khopoli.

¶3Kamalankar Laxman Pawar Shbham Arcade, Sector 22, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

39 of 115 Plot No 17, Kamothe, Room No 304, New Mumbai Pin 410209

¶4Vaishali Ambadas Pathak Kalpataru Hsg Soc; Room NO 2D Near Post Office, Upper Khopoli

¶5Nanda Maruti Adkar Since deceased through legal heirs 5a. Maruti B. Adkar Age about 70 years, Occ. Retired. 5b. Umesh Maruti Adkar Age 35 Years, Occ. Nil 5c. Akshay Maruti Adkar Age 32 years Occ. Nil Petitoner Nos. 5 a to 5 c Residing at 502 B, Kamala Residency, Sahakar Nagar, Khopoli, Khalapur.

¶6Ujwala Balkrishna Yadav. Madhav Residing, B-Wing, Block No.37, Gagangiri Nagar. Khopoli.

¶7Sanjeevani Sanjay Badekar This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

40 of 115 Nilesh Apt, Vitthal Nagar, Room No. 105 B Wing, Near Govt Hospital, Vitthal Nagar, Tal Karjat.

¶8Sayali Santosh Pandere

201, Arham Co-op Hsg Soc; Behind Ruchitra Hotel, Katrap, Badlapur (East), Tal Ambernath, Dist Thane.

¶9Ashok Dashrath Tupe. Green Lawns D-Wing 202 Near Talathi office, Belawali Badlapur (West), Tal Ambarnath, Thane 421503.

¶10Vaishali Vinod Pawar Chandan Garden, Block No 205 2nd Flr, Mogalwadi Katrang Road Khopoli.

¶11Sushma Kamalakar Polekar F-31/4, Musco Colony, Jagdish Nagar Behind Raigad Bazar Khopli.

¶12Sunita Sakharam Pandit This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

41 of 115 205 B-8 B wing, Arihant Garden, Laxmi Nagar, Khopoli.

¶13Kiran Mahendra Bhandare. B-10 Block No 11, Gagangiri Nagar, Khopoli.

¶14Savita Sadashiva Patil C/O Shelawale Madhukar Gajanan Yuraj Apt; Room No 2, 1st Floor, Vitthal Nagar, Karjat. .. Petitioners Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra Through the Department of School Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai.

¶2The Director of Education, Secondary and Higher Secondary, State of Maharashtra.

¶3The Dy. Director of Secondary Education Having its office at Balbhavan, Charni Road

¶4The Education Officer, Zilla Parishad, Raigad. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

42 of 115 (Respondents 1 to 3 are to serve through the office of the Government Pleader, Appellate Side, High Court, Mumbai.

¶5The Chief officer, Khopoli Municipal Council, Khopoli, Dist. Raigad .. Respondents AND (SR. NO.167)WRIT PETITION NO.1714 OF 2025

¶1Smt. Bharati Rajiv Kale Age: 58 years, Occu: Retired, R/o. Toddywala Building, Suparibaug Road, Parel, Mumbai-12 ...Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra Through its Secretary, Finance Department, State of Maharashtra, Mantralaya, Mumbai-32.

¶2The Secretary, School Education and Sports Department, Mantralaya Mumbai-32

¶3The Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai Region, Mumbai, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

43 of 115 Jawahar Balbhavan, Netaji Subhash Marg, Charni Road (W.) Mumbai-400004.

¶4The Education Inspector, West Zone, Mumbai.

¶5The Superintendent, Pay and Provident Fund Unit Education Department, West Zone, Mumbai

¶6Patuck Polytechnic Trust, Vakola Bridge, Santacruz (East), Mumbai-400055 Through its President/ Secretary

¶7Patuck Technical School & Jr. College (Science & Commerce), Vakola Bridge, Santacruz (East), Mumbai-400055 Through its Principal ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION (ST) NO.33899 OF 2018 Maharashtra RajyaMadhyamik VaUcchaMadhyamikShalaKruti Samittee,Through its District Executive President, Shri.Dattatray Narayan Patil At & Post: Bhamate, Taluka: Karveer, District: Kolhapur. …Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

44 of 115 Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education

and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs), ECB & PR Division, New Delhi. Through the Central Govt. Advocate, Ministry of Law & Affairs, AaykarBhawan, Mumbai-22.

¶6The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶7The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶8The Deputy Director of Education, Nashik Division, Nashik.

¶9The Deputy Director of Education, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

45 of 115 Aurangabad Division, Aurangabad.

¶10The Deputy Director of Education, Nagpur Division, Nagpur.

¶11Education Officer,(Primary), Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶12Education Officer,(Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶13Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar.

¶14Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar.

¶15Education Officer (Primary),

¶16Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶17Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶18Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Akola.

¶19Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Akola.

¶20Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad,Yavatmal.

¶21The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶22The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nashik. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶23The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar.

¶24The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar.

¶25The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶26The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶27The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Akola.

¶28The Superintendent, (Secondary & Higher Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Akola.

¶29The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Yavatmal. …Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.89 OF 2020 Maharashtra Rajya Madhyamik Va Uccha Madhyamik Shala Kruti Samittee,Through its District Executive President, Shri. Dattatray Narayan Patil This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

47 of 115 At & Post: Bhamate, Taluka: Karveer, District: Kolhapur. …Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education

and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs), ECB & PR Division, New Delhi. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

48 of 115 Through the Central Govt. Advocate, Ministry of Law & Affairs, Aaykar Bhawan, Mumbai-22.

¶6The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶7The Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai Division, Mumbai.

¶8The Deputy Director of Education, Kolhapur Division, Kolhapur.

¶9The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶10The Deputy Director of Education, Nashik Division, Nashik.

¶11The Deputy Director of Education, Aurangabad Division, Aurangabad.

¶12The Deputy Director of Education, Latur Division, Latur.

¶13The Deputy Director of Education, Amravati Division, Amravati.

¶14Administrative Officer (Primary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

49 of 115 Kalyan Dombivali Municipal Corporation) Education Board, Kalyan.

¶15Administrative Officer (Primary), Nashik Municipal Corporation, Education Board, Nashik.

¶16Administrative Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶17Education Officer, (Secondary & Higher Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶18Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶19Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶20Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶21Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶22Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶23Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶24Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶25Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Dhule.

¶26Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶27Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶28Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶29Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶30Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Washim.

¶31Education Officer (Higher Primary), Zilla Parishad, Buldhana.

¶32Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Buldhana.

¶33Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Amravati.

¶34Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Akola.

¶35The Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Solapur, Maharashtra.

¶36The Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur,

Maharashtra.

¶37The Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Sangli,

Maharashtra.

¶38The Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Satara,

Maharashtra.

¶39The Chief Executive Officer, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

51 of 115 Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri,

Maharashtra.

¶40The Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Latur,

Maharashtra.

¶41The Superintendent, (Sec. & Higher Sec.), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶42The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶43The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶44The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶45The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶46The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶47The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶48The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶49The Superintendent, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

52 of 115 (Sec. & Higher Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶50The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Dhule.

¶51The Superintendent, (Primary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Osamnabad.

¶52The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Osamanabad.

¶53The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶54The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶55The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar.

¶56The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶57The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Washim.

¶58The Superintendent, (Hgh. Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Buldhana.

¶59The Superintendent, (Secondary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

53 of 115 Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Buldhana.

¶60The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Amravati.

¶61The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Akola.

…Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.2095 OF 2018 Maharashtra Rajya Madhyamik Va Uccha Madhyamik Shala Kruti Samittee,Through its District Executive President, Shri. Dattatray Narayan Patil At & Post: Bhamate, Taluka: Karveer, District: Kolhapur. …Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032 This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education

and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs), ECB & PR Division, New Delhi. Through the Central Govt. Advocate, Ministry of Law & Affairs, Aaykar Bhawan, Mumbai-22.

¶6The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶7The Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai Division, Mumbai.

¶8The Deputy Director of Education, Kolhapur Division, Kolhapur. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶9The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶10The Deputy Director of Education, Nashik Division, Nashik.

¶11The Deputy Director of Education, Aurangabad Division, Aurangabad.

¶12The Deputy Director of Education, Latur Division, Latur.

¶13Education Inspector, (Secondary), Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Western Zone, Mumbai (W).

¶14Education Inspector, (Secondary), Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, North Zone, Mumbai.

¶15Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶16Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶17Administrative Officer, Education Board,) Pimpari Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Pimpari-18.

¶18Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶19Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Thane. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶20Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶21Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶22Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶23Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶24Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶25Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Sindhudurg.

¶26Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶27Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶28Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶29Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nanded.

¶30Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar.

¶31The Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar. Maharashtra.

¶32The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Samiti, Sangamner, Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶33The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Western Zone, Mumbai.

¶34The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, North Zone, Mumbai.

¶35The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶36The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶37The Superintendent, (Primary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶38The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶39The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶40The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶41The Superintendent, (Primary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶42The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶43The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶44The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Sindhudurg.

¶45The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶46The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶47The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶48The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar.

¶49The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nanded. …Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.9001 OF 2018

¶1Rangrao Nimba Pawar, Age: 43 years, Occ.: Teacher, R/at: Room No.4, Manasi Park,

Near Maroti Mandir, Kopargaon, Dombivali (W), Kalyan, Dist.: Thane 421202. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶2Varsha Anil Amrutkar, Age: 35 years, Occ.: Teacher, R/at: Flat No. B 1103, Mangalmurti

Complex, 90 ft. Road, Balaji

Nagar, Thakurli (E), Tal.: Kalyan, Dist.: Thane 421201.

¶3Maya Ananda Choudhari, Age: 40 years, Occ.: Teacher,

R/at: Flat No. E-604, Laxmi Park,

Kanchangaon, Thakurli (E),

Tal.: Kalyan, Dist.: Thane 421202.

¶4Lokesh Narendra Patil, Age: 31 years, Occ.: Teacher,

R/at: Flat No. B/504, Om Residency, Near Manjunath College, Khambalwada, Dombivali (E), Dist.: Thane 421201.

¶5Sheetal Pradip More, Age: ✓ years, Occ.: Teacher, R/at: B/17, Moti Mahal Society,

Ghanshyam Gupte Road, Near Fish Market, Vishnunagar, Dombivali (E), Tal.: Kalyan, Dist.: Thane.

¶6NIta Santosh Patil Age: years, Occ.: Teacher, R/at: 401, Om Shraid Society, Kumbhar Ali, Near Sahkar Bajar No. 1, Station Road, Kalwa (W), Thane 400 605.

¶7Dhananjay Waman Jadhav, Age: years, Occ.: Teacher, R/at: C/103, Shri Shankheshwar

Park, Near RBT School, Bhoikhadi,

Khambalpada, Dombivali (E),

This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

60 of 115 Tal.: Kalyan, Dist.: Thane 421201.

¶8Rakesh Balasaheb Patil, Age: years, Occ.: Service,

R/at: Room No.10, Chawl No. 2,

Manisha Nagar, Betu Rakarpada,

Kalyan (W) 421301.

¶9Pramodnath Tiwari, Age: years, Occ.: Service,

R/at: Room No. 202, Build. No. 2 C' Wing, Adarsh Park, Kalyan Road, Dombivali (E), Tal: Kalyan, Dist: Thane 421201.

¶10Arun Dhudku Patil, Age: years, Occ.: Service,

R/at: Room No. 1. Gokul Varsha

Colony, Rambag 4, Kalyan (W), Dist.: Thane 421306.

¶11Tribhuvandas Tiwari, R/at: 1B/102, Adarsh Park, Kalyan Road, Khambalpada, Dombivali (E), Tal: Kalyan, Dist: Thane 421201. …Petitioners Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

61 of 115 Department of School Education

and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶6The Deputy Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), Thane Division, Thane.

¶7Education Officer,(Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶8The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶9The Administrative Officer, Education Board, Kalyan Dombiwali Municipal, Corporation, Kalyan.

¶10The Headmaster, R.B.T. Vidyalaya (Marathi Medium), Khandalpada, Dombiwali (E.) Kalyan, Dist: Thane.

¶11The Commissioner, Kalyan Dombiwali Municipal, Corporation, Kalyan. …Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.9560 OF 2021 This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶1Swati Satish More Residing at: Near Indraprastha Garden, Patil Nagar, Chikhali, Pune-411 062.

¶2Sunita Ganesh Kad Residing at: Kadachi Wadi, Chakan, Tal: Khed, Dist-Pune-410 501.

¶3Rajesh Dhondibhau Auti Residing at: Sarvey No. 81/1/1, Near Asha Ampyar, Datt Nagar, Dighi, Pune-411 015. …Petitioners Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education

and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs), ECB & PR Division, New Delhi. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

63 of 115 Through the Central Govt. Advocate, Ministry of Law & Affairs, Aaykar Bhawan, Mumbai-22.

¶6The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶7The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶8Education Officer, (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶9The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune. …Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.11097 OF 2018

¶1Shikshan Sangharsha Sanghatana Through its President, Smt. Madhuri Mengate C/o-Smt. Sangita Sachindra Shinde having its office at: Astavinayak Apartment, Pach Pakhadi, Near 3-Petrol Pump, Dist.- Thane

¶2Khajgi Prathamik Shikshak Sevak Samitee, Maharashtra Rajya, Through its President, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

64 of 115 Shri. Bharat B. Rasale, having its office at: Plot No. 16, Jamdar Colony, Kadamwadi Road, Kolhapur. …Petitioners Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education

and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5Government of India, Ministry of Finance This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

65 of 115 (Department of Economic Affairs), ECB & PR Division, New Delhi. Through the Central Govt. Advocate, Ministry of Law & Affairs, AaykarBhawan, Mumbai-22.

¶6The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶7The Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai Division, Mumbai.

¶8The Deputy Director of Education, Kolhapur Division, Kolhapur.

¶9The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶10The Deputy Director of Education, Nashik Division, Nashik.

¶11The Deputy Director of Education, Aurangabad Division, Aurangabad.

¶12The Deputy Director of Education, Latur Division, Latur.

¶13The Deputy Director of Education, Amravati Division, Amravati. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶14The Deputy Director of Education, Nagpur Division, Nagpur.

¶15The Deputy Director, Directorate Vocational Education & Training, Nashik-02.

¶16The Administrative Officer (Primary), Thane Municipal Corporation, Education Board, Thane.

¶17The Administrative Officer (Primary), Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation, Education Board, Thane.

¶18The District Vocational Education & Training Officer, Nashik-2.

¶19Education Officer, (Primary) Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶20Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶21Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶22Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶23Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶24Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Raigad. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶25Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Nashik

¶26Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶27Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶28Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶29Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶30Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶31Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar.

¶32Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶33Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad.

¶34Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Dhule.

¶35Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶36Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶37Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar.

¶38Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Beed. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶39Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Aurangabad.

¶40Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Jalna.

¶41Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Hingoli.

¶42Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Parbhani.

¶43Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Buldhana.

¶44Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Amravati.

¶45Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Amravati.

¶46Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Wardha.

¶47Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Wardha.

¶48Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Akola.

¶49The Superintendent, (Primary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶50The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶51The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

69 of 115 Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶52The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶53The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶54The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶55The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶56The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶57The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶58The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶59The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶60The Superintendent, (Sec. & Higher Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nashik.

¶61The Superintendent, (Sec. & Higher Secondary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

70 of 115 Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Dhule.

¶62The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ahmednagar.

¶63The Superintendent, (Primary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Osamnabad.

¶64The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Osamanabad.

¶65The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Beed.

¶66The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Parbhani.

¶67The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nandurbar.

¶68The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶69The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶70The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Aurangabad.

¶71The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

71 of 115 Zilla Parishad, Jalna.

¶72The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Hingoli.

¶73The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Wardha.

¶74The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Wardha.

¶75The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Buldhana.

¶76The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Amravati.

¶77The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Amravati.

¶78The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Akola. …Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.13379 OF 2017 Maharashtra Rajya Madhyamik Va Uccha Madhyamik Shala Kruti Samittee,Through its District Executive President, Shri. Dattatray Narayan Patil At & Post: Bhamate, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

72 of 115 Taluka: Karveer, District: Kolhapur. …Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education

and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs), ECB & PR Division, New Delhi. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

73 of 115 Through the Central Govt. Advocate, Ministry of Law & Affairs, Aaykar Bhawan, Mumbai-22.

¶6The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶7The Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai Division, Mumbai.

¶8The Deputy Director of Education, Kolhapur Division, Kolhapur.

¶9The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶10The Deputy Director of Education, Nashik Division, Nashik.

¶11The Deputy Director of Education, Aurangabad Division, Aurangabad.

¶12The Deputy Director of Education, Latur Division, Latur.

¶13Education Inspector, (Secondary), Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Western Zone, Mumbai (W).

¶14Education Officer (Primary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶15Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶16Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶17Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶18Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶19Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶20Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶21Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Satara.

¶22Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶23Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶24Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶25Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶26Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ahmadnagar.

¶27Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Parbhani. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶28Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Nanded.

¶29Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Latur.

¶30The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶31The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶32The Superintendent, (Primary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶33The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶34The Superintendent, (Primary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶35The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶36The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶37The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Sangli.

¶38The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Satara. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶39The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶40The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶41The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Jalgaon.

¶42The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ahmadnagar.

¶43The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Parbhani.

¶44The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Nanded.

¶45The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Latur.

…Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.13608 OF 2018 Maharashtra Rajya Madhyamik Va Uccha Madhyamik Shala Kruti Samittee,Through its District Executive President, Shri. Dattatray Narayan Patil At & Post: Bhamate, Taluka: Karveer, District: Kolhapur. …Petitioner Versus This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶1The State of Maharashtra, Through its Chief Secretary, General Administration Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032

¶2The State of Maharashtra, Through the Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mantrayala, Mumbai – 400 032

¶3The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of School Education

and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶4The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶5Government of India, Ministry of Finance (Department of Economic Affairs), ECB & PR Division, New Delhi. Through the Central Govt. Advocate, Ministry of Law & Affairs, Aaykar Bhawan, Mumbai-22.

¶6The Director of Education, (Secondary and Higher Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶7The Deputy Director of Education, Mumbai Division, Mumbai. Javahar Balbhanavan, Netaji Subhash Marg, Charni Road (W.), Mumbai-4000 004. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶8The Deputy Director of Education, Kolhapur Division, Kolhapur.

¶9The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶10The Deputy Director of Education, Nashik Division, Nashik.

¶11Education Inspector, (Secondary), Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Western Zone, Mumbai (W).

¶12Education Inspector, (Secondary), Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, North Zone, Mumbai.

¶13Education Inspector, (Secondary), Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, South Zone, Mumbai.

¶14Education Officer, (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶15Education Officer, (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶16Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶17Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶18Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶19Education Officer, (Secondary & Higher Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶20Education Officer (Primary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶21Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶22Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶23Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶24Education Officer (Primary), Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶25Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶26Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶27Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Satara.

¶28The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Mumbai.

¶29The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Mumbai.

¶30The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶31The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶32The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

80 of 115 Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶33The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Thane.

¶34The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶35The Superintendent, (Secondary & Higher Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Palghar.

¶36The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶37The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur.

¶38The Superintendent, (Primary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶39The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Solapur.

¶40The Superintendent, (Sec. & Higher Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Ratnagiri.

¶41The Superintendent, (Primary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Raigad.

¶42The Superintendent, (Secondary) This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶43The Superintendent, (Secondary), Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Satara.

…Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION NO.4517 OF 2019 Jyotika Kamal Malkani, Age: 57 years, Occ: Service, At & Post: H/B, 20/03, Near Shani Mandir, Pimpri Colony Pune. 411017 …Petitioner Versus

¶1State of Maharashtra. through the Principal Secretary, Department of Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai.

¶2The Deputy Director of Education, Kolhapur Region: Hatti Mahal, Kolhapur.

¶3The Education Officer (Secondary) Zilla Parishad Pune, Pune District, Pune.

¶4The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶5The Chairman, Jay Hind Sindhu Education Trust, Pimpari Pune 411017

¶6The Headmaster, Jay Hind Primary School, Pimpari, Pune.

¶7The Principal, Jay Hind High School and Junior College Pimpari, Pune.

…Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION (ST) NO.7027 OF 2025 Rajeshri Sanjay Kulkarni, Age-60 years, Presently residing at A 805, Ruturang Apts, Behind Paranjape School, New DP Road, Kothrud, District: Pune - 38. … Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Department of School Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶2The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶3The Director of Education (Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶4The Deputy Director of Education (Pune Division), Pune.

¶5Pune Zilla Parishad, Through its Chief Executive Officer, Pune.

¶6The Education Officer (Secondary), Pune Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶7The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Pune Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶8The Chairman/Secretary, Vidya Prasarini Sabha, 19/2 T. P. Scheme, Shivajinagar, District: Pune 411005.

¶9The Headmaster, Bharat English School and Kanisth Mahavidyalay, 19/2 T. P. Scheme, Shivajinagar, District: Pune 411005. ... Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION (ST) NO.7214 OF 2025 Ishani Prashant Godse, Age - 50 years Presently residing at A-7, Trimurti Vihar, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

84 of 115 Sadguru Jangli Maharaj Nagar, Pimple Gurav, Pune - 61. … Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Department of School Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶2The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶3The Director of Education (Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶4The Deputy Director of Education (Pune Division), Pune.

¶5Pune Zilla Parishad, Through its Chief Executive Officer, Pune.

¶6The Education Officer (Secondary), Pune Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶7The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Pune Zilla Parishad, Pune.

This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶8The Chairman/Secretary, Vidya Prasarini Sabha, 19/2 T. P. Scheme, Shivajinagar, District: Pune 411005.

¶9The Headmaster, Bharat English School and Kanisth Mahavidyalay, 19/2 T. P. Scheme, Shivajinagar, District: Pune 411005. ...Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION (ST) NO.4983 OF 2025 Mane Balu Jagannath, Age - 53 Years Presently residing at Audumber Apartment, Flat No. 17, Joshi Chawl, B/4 Dr Nikam, Pimparigaon, District: Pune - 05. ...Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Department of School Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶2The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶3The Director of Education (Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶4The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶5Pune Zilla Parishad, Through its Chief Executive Officer, Pune.

¶6The Education Officer (Secondary), Pune Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶7The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶8The Chairman/Secretary, Vidya Prasarini Sabha, Having Office at-19/2 T. P. Scheme, Shivajinagar, District: Pune 411005.

¶9The Headmaster, V P S Highschool and D P Mehta Junior College, Lonavala Taluka: Maval, District – Pune.

¶10The Headmaster, Bharat English School and Kanisth Mahavidyalay, This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

87 of 115 19/2 T. P. Scheme, Shivajinagar, District: Pune 411005. … Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION (ST) NO.6471 OF 2025

¶1Gangurde Rahul Tanaji, Age - 47 years, Presently residing at Silver Palm Grove, A-301, Sr. No. 89/1, Ravet, Pune - 412101.

¶2Sisode Jayvant Vinayak, Age - 50 years, Presently residing at Nirupam Housing Society No. 3, Flat No. B 15, Dattawadi, Akurdi, Pune - 35.

¶3Sabale Sambhaji Murlidhar, Age - 47 years, Presently residing at Atria A2/301, Sr. No. 29/1/25+24 Opp 29 Gold Coast, Munjabawasti, Dhanori, Pune-15. … Petitioners Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Department of School Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶2The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶3The Director of Education (Secondary), This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

88 of 115 State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶4The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune.

¶5Pune Zilla Parishad, Through its Chief Executive Officer, Pune.

¶6The Education Officer (Secondary), Pune Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶7The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Pune Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶8The Chairman/Secretary, Vidya Prasarini Sabha, Having Office at-19/2 T. P. Scheme, Shivajinagar, District: Pune 411005.

¶9The Headmaster, Smt. Shantidevi Gopichand Gupta Vidyalay, Bhaji-Malavali, Taluka Maval, Pune.

¶10The Headmaster, Bharat English School & Junior College, 19/2 T. P. Scheme, Shivajinagar, District: Pune 411005. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶11The Headmaster, VPS HighSchool and D P Mehata Junior CollegeTaluka: Maval, Pune – 410401. … Respondents WITH WRIT PETITION(ST) NO.7215 OF 2025 Chatur Eknath Patil, Age - 45 Years Presently residing at Shree Swami Sanidhya Society, NDA Road, Shivane, District-Pune - 412101. … Petitioner Versus

¶1The State of Maharashtra, Department of School Education and Sports, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 32.

¶2The Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Rural Development Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai – 400 032.

¶3The Director of Education (Secondary), State of Maharashtra, Pune.

¶4The Deputy Director of Education, Pune Division, Pune. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶5Pune Zilla Parishad, Through its Chief Executive Officer, Pune.

¶6The Education Officer (Secondary), Pune Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶7The Superintendent, (Secondary) Pay and Provident Fund Unit, Zilla Parishad, Pune.

¶8The Chairman/Secretary, Progressive Education Society, Having Office at PESWIE Sports Complex, Shivajinagar, District: Pune 411005.

¶9The Headmaster, Modern Highschool, Warje, Malwadi, Pune.

¶10The Headmaster, Modern High School and Junior College, Bhose Taluka: Khed, District: Pune. … Respondents Mr. Suresh Pakale, Senior Advocate a/w Mr. Saurabh Pakale and Mr. Nilesh Desai, Advocate for the Petitioners in WP/2345/2014, WP/5180/2019,

WP/4296/2014,

WP/8504/2022

and WP/14481/2023. Mr. Ashok Misal, Advocate for the Petitioners in WP/8357/2024. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

91 of 115 Mr. Prasad B. Kulkarni, Advocate for the Petitioners in WP/3375/2014. Mr. Ashwin R. Kapadnis a/w Mr. Balaji Shinde, Advocate for the Petitioners in WP/283/2024. Mr. Sharad T. Bhosale h/f. Mr. Dilip Bodake, Advocate for the Petitioners in WP/6774/2021. Mr. Balkrishna Joshi a/w Mr. Neel Helekar, Mr. Virendra Pethe, Advocate for the Petitioners in IA/15089/2023. Mr. A.G. Ambetkar, Advocate for the Petitioners in WP/1714/2025. Mr. B.V. Samant, Addl. G.P. for the Respondent-State in WP/8502/2022. Mr. V.G. Badgujar, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/439/2025. Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/11499/2023. Mr. V.M. Mali, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/8357/2024, WP/1840/2024. Mr. A.K. Naik, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/9241/2024. Mr. S.P. Kamble, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/3165/2022. Ms. Pooja Joshi Deshpande, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/2345/2014. Ms. T.J. Kapre, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/3089/2024. Ms. Nisha Mehra, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/3829/2019. Smt. D.S. Deshmukh, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/3375/2014. Mr. A.C. Bhadang, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/12322/2022. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

92 of 115 Mr. B.V. Samant, Addl. G.P. for the Respondent-State in WP/11794/2018. Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/8502/2022. Ms. Pooja Joshi Deshpande, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/439/2025. Mr. T.J. Kapre, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/11499/2023. Mr. V.G. Badgujar, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/8357/2024. Mr. D.S. Deshmukh, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/9241/2024. Mr. P.P. Kakade, Addl. G.P. for Respondent-State in WP/3165/2022. Mr. M.M. Pable, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/2345/2014. Ms. N.M. Mehra AGP for Respondent-State in WP/3089/2024. Mr. V.M. Mali, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/3829/2019. Mr. P.N. Diwan, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/3375/2014. Mr. P.B. Chavan, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/12322/2022. Mr. A.C. Bhadang, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/11498/2023. Mr. S.P. Kamble, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/10418/2022. Mr. K.S. Thorat, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/4264/2022. Mr. S.S. Bhende, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/9445/2024. Mr. Rohit Sakhadeo, Advocate for Respondent Nos.18 and 19 in WP/8853/2024. Mr. Vedant Bende h/f. Mr. Mayuresh Lagu, Advocate for This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

93 of 115 Respondent No.2 in WP/8504/2022. Ms. P.B. Chavan, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/8853/2024. Mr. A.A. Garge, Advocate for the Respondents in WP/2253/2024. Mr. Sharad T. Bhosale, Advocate for Respondent Nos.5 and 6 in WP/8502/2022. Mr. Ashok Misal, Advocate for Respondent No.4 in WP/3089/2024. Mr. A.K. Naik, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/2183/2024. Mr. B.V. Samant, Addl. G.P. a/w Ms. P.M.J. Deshpande, AGP for Respondent Nos.1 to-State in IA/15089/2023. Mr. Rajesh Datar a/w Ms. Dhruti Datar, Advocate for Respondent No.5 in IA/15089/2023. Mr. P.P. Kakade, Addl. G.P. a/w Ms. N.M. Mehra, AGP for Respondent-State in WP/1714/2025

CORAM : RAVINDRA V. GHUGE &

ASHWIN D. BHOBE, JJ.

DATE : 27th FEBRUARY, 2025 ORAL JUDGMENT (PER RAVINDRA V. GHUGE, J. )

¶1The following matters were not on board. By consent of the parties, taken on board:

¶1Writ Petition (st) No.33899 of 2018 This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶2Writ Petition No.89 of 2020

¶3Writ Petition No.2095 of 2018

¶4Writ Petition No.9001 of 2018

¶5Writ Petition No.9560 of 2021

¶6Writ Petition No.11097 of 2018

¶7Writ Petition No.13379 of 2017

¶8Writ Petition No.13608 of 2018

¶9Writ Petition No.4517 of 2019

¶10Writ Petition (st) No.7027 of 2025

¶11Writ Petition (st) No.7214 of 2025

¶12Writ Petition (st) No.4983 of 2025

¶13Writ Petition (st) No.6471 of 2025

¶14Writ Petition (St) No.7215 of 2025

¶2Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith and heard finally by the consent of the parties.

¶3In all these matters, the issue raised before this Court is as to whether each of these Petitioners would be entitled to the Old Pension Scheme (O.P.S.) or the Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (D.C.P.S). The Government Resolution (G.R.) dated 31st October, 2005 is the flash point in these matters. The said G.R. has led to the partitioning of the pensioners thereby, segregating them into two compartments viz., the Old Pension Scheme (O.P.S.) and the Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (D.C.P.S.). This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶4Amongst all these Petitioners who are before the Court on a common point of law, some have retired and some are still in service. Those who have retired, demand a decision from the Government as to the reasons why they are put in the DCPS compartment. Those who are yet to retire, are anxious to know their fate since, if they are placed under the DCPS, they would have to start contributing towards the National Pension Scheme (N.P.S.).

¶5There have been innumerable Petitions in this Court dealt by several Benches at the Principal Seat, at the Aurangabad and the Nagpur Bench. There was a situation, wherein one Bench, while dealing with the Writ Petition preferred by Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan and Others V/s. State of Maharashtra and Others1, noted that there were certain contradictory views taken by different Benches. One Bench of this Court delivered a judgment in Homraj Hansaram Bisen and Others V/s. State of Maharashtra and Others,2 at the Nagpur Bench. The said judgment along with other cited reports, was placed before 2019 (3) Mh.L.J. 2013 (2) Mh.L.J. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

96 of 115 another Bench dealing with Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan and Others (supra) in Writ Petition No.8387 of 2013. The Court dealing with Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan and Others (supra) found it appropriate to record that the issue would be more advantageously decided by a larger Bench. Reasons were assigned for arriving at such an opinion in Paragraph Nos.20 and 21, which read as under: "20. Prima facie, it appears to us that GR of 2010 does not deal with the issue whether the employees of the schools who were employed prior to 1st November, 2005 which were aided but were receiving less than 100% aid are entitled to benefit of the Old Pension Scheme under the Pensions Rules and Commutation of Pension Rules. There are various categories of recognized and aided schools. The first category of schools which were receiving 100% aid on or before 31st October, 2005 does not pose any problem. Admittedly, those who were employed in such schools prior to 1st November, 2005 and were otherwise eligible will continue to be governed by the Old Pension Scheme notwithstanding Government Resolutions of the year 2005 and 2010. The second category is of the schools which were aided on 31st October, 2005 but were not receiving 100% grant on the dates on which Government Resolutions of 2005 and 2010 were brought into force. The third category is of schools which were receiving less than 100% grant-in-aid on 1st November, 2005 but started receiving 100% grant-in-aid before the GR of 2010 came into force i.e. on or before 29th November, 2010. The GR of 2005 does not deal with the employees of schools at all. Therefore, the question will be whether This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

97 of 115 the employees who were employed prior to 1st November, 2005 in partially aided schools which became fully aided after 1st November, 2005 will be governed by the Old Pension Scheme governed by the Pension Rules or a New Pension Scheme. This issue squarely arises as the State Government has purportedly made the GR of 2005 applicable to the employees of the schools by virtue of the GR of 2010. We find that the Division Bench in the case of Homraj Hansaram Bisen (supra) has not considered the question whether the word "aid" in Rule 19 of MEPS Rules means 100% aid. Moreover, the Government Resolutions of 1968 and 1972 do not provide that the benefit of the pension will be available only to the employees of 100% aided schools. Prima facie, it appears to us that the New Pension Scheme was not made applicable to the employees of the aided recognized primary, secondary and higher secondary schools as well as colleges of education till the date of coming into force of the GR of 2010. All these aspects were not brought to the notice of the Division Bench while deciding the case of Homraj Hansaram Bisen." "21. Prima facie, we find that the Old Pension Scheme appears to be more beneficial to the employees than the New Scheme. Considering what we have discussed above, it will be appropriate if the entire issue is considered by a larger Bench. Being a co-ordinate Bench, we are bound by the view taken by Homraj Hansaram Bisen (supra). It will be inappropriate to take a view which is different than the view taken by Homraj Hansaram Bisen. There is a reference in the said decision to Rule 19 of MEPS Rules and relevant Government Resolutions. Therefore, prima facie, the submission that the said decision is per incuriam or sub silentio cannot be accepted. In any event, considering the importance of the issues, the decision thereon will affect large number of teachers in the State. Hence, We are of the view that it will be more appropriate if the issues are This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

98 of 115 decided by a larger Bench."

¶6For the aforesaid reasons, the Hon'ble the Chief Justice constituted a Full Bench [Coram: S.C. Dharmadhikari (as his Lordship then was), Akil Kureshi and Nitin W. Sambre JJ.] which delivered its judgment in Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan and Others (supra) reported at 2019 (3) Mh.L.J. 903. The learned Full Bench quoted the issues that were addressed to it, in Paragraph No.16 which reads as under: "16. The Court, therefore, referred the following questions for consideration of the Larger Bench.

¶1Whether only those schools and colleges of education which are receiving 100% aid can be termed as the aided institutions or whether schools and colleges of education receiving less than 100% aid can also be termed as aided institution?

¶2Whether the employees who were appointed prior to 1st November, 2005 in the aided recognized primary, secondary and higher secondary schools as well as colleges of education which were receiving less than 100% grant-in-aid as on 1st November, 2005 are entitled to the benefit of Old Pension Scheme under the Pension Rules and the Commutation of Pension Rules or whether they will be governed by the New Pension Scheme under the GR of 2005? This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶3Whether the employees who were appointed prior to 1st November, 2005 in the aided recognized primary, secondary and higher secondary schools as well as the colleges of education which were receiving less than 100% grant-in-aid as on 1st November, 2005 but which became 100% aided before the date on which the GR of 2010 came into force, are entitled to the benefit of Old Pension Scheme under the Pension Rules and the Commutation of Pension Rules or whether they will be governed by the New Pension Scheme under the GR of 2005?"

¶7The learned Full Bench has recorded in Paragraph No.1 as under: "The petitioners in these petitions are teachers and non-teaching staff regularly appointed in various recognized aided schools in the State of Maharashtra. The respective schools are presently receiving 100% grant-in-aid from the State Government. All these employees were appointed prior to 1-11-2005. However, at the time of their appointments, the schools were not receiving 100% grant-in-aid. Admitted position is that all the schools started receiving 100% grant-in-aid from the Government only after 1-11-2005. The significance of this cut off date of 1-11-2005 would become clear as we record further facts. At this stage, however, we note that the Government of Maharashtra has introduced a Defined Contributory Pension Scheme ("DCP Scheme" for short) w.e.f. 1-11-2005 for the State Government employees as well as for the staff of private aided schools and colleges replacing the existing pension scheme. Petitioners claim that as they have been recruited prior to 1-11-2005, they would be governed by the old pension scheme irrespective of the fact that the schools in which they were appointed, started This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

100 of 115 receiving 100% government grant after 1-11-2005. On the other hand, Government argues that an employee of a private school recruited prior to 1-11-2005 would be governed by DCP Scheme if the school in which he was appointed, started receiving 100% grant-in-aid only after 1-11-2005."

¶8While dealing with the issues addressed to the larger Bench, it has been recorded in Paragraph No. 28 as regards the origin of the Pension Scheme, as under: "28. We have traced the origin of the right of the employees of the aided recognized schools to receive pension from the Government. It originated from the GR dated 4-1-1968 under which it was provided that the pension, gratuity and other retiral benefits admissible to the Maharashtra State Government Servants under the Revised Pension Rules 1950 as amended from time to time and the family pension would be applicable to the full time teaching staff in recognized aided non-Government secondary schools in the State who retire on or after 1-4-1966. Over a period of time, such benefits were extended also to the employees of aided primary schools. In order to regulate, recruitment and conditions of service of employees in private schools in the State, the said Act of 1977 was enacted. In exercise of powers conferred under the said Act, the State Government framed the Rules of 1981 in which the pensionary benefits of the employees of the private recognized aided schools were recognized under Rule 19. As per this Rule, an employee of an aided secondary school and aided Junior College of Education working on full time basis and retiring on or after 1-4-1966 and an employee of an aided primary school working on full time basis and retiring This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

101 of 115 on or after 1-4-1979 who have opted for pension and the employee appointed on or after the said dates would be eligible for pension at the rates and in accordance with the rules as are sanctioned by the Government specifically to the employees of private schools. Thus, the Government brought within the fold of the pension scheme all the full time employees of aided secondary school, aided Junior College of education and primary school from respective dates. The existing staff would have an option to be continued to be governed by the contributory provident fund scheme or to switch over to the pension scheme. All employees appointed after the cut off date would automatically and compulsorily be governed by the pension scheme. The right to claim pension from the Government by a full time employee of a school was thus closely linked with the educational institution receiving aid from the Government. Unless and until, the school in question was paid grant-in-aid by the Government, the question of the employee of said school claiming pensionary benefits from the Government would not arise. It is indisputable that even in absence of the present controversy, an employee of a private recognized school could claim pension from the Government only if the school in which he was employed at the time of his retirement was receiving Government grant-in-aid. Even otherwise, the concept of asking the Government to pay pension to an employee of a school which does not receive grant from the Government is entirely unknown. The liability of the Government to pay to a retired employee of a private recognized school the post retirement benefits would arise only if the school from which the employee retired was receiving Government grant-in-aid."

¶9It was, thus, recorded by the learned Full Bench that the right to claim pension from the Government by a full-time This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

102 of 115 employee of a school was closely linked with the educational institution receiving aid from the Government. The reason is obvious. The pension payable to an employee comes from the coffers of the State Government, in short, the State Exchequer. Unless the school in question is 'grant in aid' by the Government, the question of claiming the pension from the Government would be a distant dream.

¶10The learned Full Bench recognised this aspect of the matter and dealt with the issues addressed to it, taking into account the G.R. dated 31st October, 2005. Consequentially, the learned Full Bench answered the three issues in Paragraph No.37 as under: "37. Under these circumstances, we answer the Reference as under:- Question No. 1: In the context of the right of an employee of private school or college of education to receive pensionary benefits and the corresponding liability of the Government to pay the same, only those schools and colleges of education which are receiving 100% grant-in-aid can be termed as aided institutions. Question No. 2: The employees who were appointed prior to 1-11-2005 in aided recognized primary, secondary schools as well as colleges of education which were receiving less than 100% grant-in-aid as on 1-11-2005 would This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

103 of 115 be governed by the DCP scheme. Question No. 3: Similar will be the situation of the employees who were appointed prior to 1-11-2005 in aided primary, secondary and higher secondary schools as well as the colleges of education which were receiving less than 100% grant-in-aid as on 1-11-2005 but which became 100% aided before 29-11-2010 would also be governed by the DCP scheme."

¶11In 2013, the Division Bench of this Court [Coram: D.Y. Chandrachud (as his Lordship then was) and R.D. Dhanuka, JJ.] dealt with the similar issue in Anuradha Jayant Gangakhedkar V/s. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Others3. It was concluded in Paragraph No.6, by recording that the definition of the expression 'qualifying service' in the Pension Rules refers to service rendered on a permanent post. Services have to be duly approved by the Education Officer. The test for the teaching or non-teaching staff of a Private Primary Aided School, on the date of the retirement of their employee, is whether an employee was a full-time confirmed and approved Employee in an Aided School. If that test is satisfied, the Old Pension Scheme is made applicable by virtue of the provisions of clause 5(ii) under the BMC Pension Rules, 1953. 2012 (5) Mh.L.J. 775 This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶12After the learned Full Bench delivered its answers to the three issues. The matters which were before the Division Bench, were disposed off by order dated 26th August, 2019 (Writ Petition No.8387 of 2013 and group of cases) by recording that as the view of the Full Bench has been challenged before the Hon'ble Supreme Court and the matter awaits final adjudication, the issue has attained finality in so far as the view expressed by the Full Bench in Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan (supra). It was, therefore, directed that the rights of the Petitioners before the Division Bench would be determined by the decision of the Full Bench subject to it being affirmed, modified or reversed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court.

¶13An identical issue came up before this Court [Coram : R.D. Dhanuka & R.I. Chagla, JJ.] in Writ Petition No.4748 of 2019 and group of cases (Nilesh Namdev Gurav and Others V/s. The State of Maharashtra & Others). These matters were adjudicated upon by the judgment dated 1st October, 2021. The view of the Full Bench of this Court was adverted to in Paragraph No.8 of the judgment which reads as under: This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

105 of 115 "8. He has submitted that this Court has consistently held that the services of employees of education institutions is to be counted from the first date of appointment irrespective of whether it is on a part-time or full time post. Where such appointment is prior to 1st November, 2005, then the old pensions scheme would be made applicable to such employee. The only additional condition imposed by the Full Bench in case of Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan (supra) is that the employees appointed prior to 1st November, 2005 must be employed in aided education institutions, receiving 100% grant-in-aid prior to 1st November 2005 to be granted the old pension scheme. He has accordingly, submitted that the Petitioners in these Petitions who are employees of the educational institutions were appointed on the part-time posts in fully aided education institutions prior to 1st November, 2005, and thus, following the above referred decisions, they would be entitled to the benefits of the old pension scheme."

¶14After considering the submissions of the litigating parties, it was recorded in Paragraph Nos.13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 as under:

¶13We are of the view that the issue arising in these Petitions is no longer res integra. There has been a consistent stand taken by this Court in the decisions referred to and relied upon by the learned Counsel for the Petitioners that the service of the employees of educational institutions is to be counted from the first date of appointment irrespective of whether it is on part-time or full time basis. This stand has been made clear by this Division Bench in Renuka Chandrabhan Umredkar (supra), wherein the Government Resolution dated 31st October 2005 as well as the Full This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

106 of 115 Bench decision of this Court in case of Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan (supra) and prior decision of Division Bench of this Court in case of Shri Purushottam Harishchandra Shirsekar (supra) amongst other decisions were considered. This Court had upon considering the Government Resolution dated 31st October, 2005 and in particular Clause 4 thereof observed that as per Government Resolution, employees recruited on or after 1st November, 2005 in the services of the recognized aided educational institutions, the new pension scheme i.e. DCP Scheme has been made applicable.

¶14The Full Bench decision of this Court in the case of Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan (supra) had held that employees appointed prior to 1st November, 2005 in aided educational institution and receiving 100% grant-in-aid prior to 1st November, 2005 shall be governed by the old pension scheme. It was held that since employees in that matter had been appointed prior to 1st November, 2005 and occupied a part time fully aided post i.e. receiving 100% grant-in-aid from the State Government, the old pension scheme would be made applicable to such employees. This decision has been followed in the subsequent decision in Shri Purushottam Harishchandra Shirsekar (supra) wherein this Division Bench held that the Petitioner had been appointed as part time Shikshan Sevak on 11th September, 2001 on the post which was a sanctioned aided post in the school. The Petitioner's services were granted approval by the Education Officer and the services continued. The employee was thereafter, appointed as part time teacher and upgraded to full time teacher in the said school on 15th June, 2015 which post was a sanctioned aided post. It was accordingly, held that the Petitioner would be entitled to the benefits of the old pension scheme and the relevant date of the service of the employee is to be counted from the first date of appointment irrespective of whether it is on a part-time or full time posts. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶15The Division Bench in the recent decision in Renuka Chandrabhan Umredkar (supra) after referring to the above referred decisions held that the Respondent-State could not overlook the fact that the Petitioner therein was appointed as part-time Librarian on aided post in 100% aided school and the said appointment was duly approved by the Education Officer. The Respondents-State thus, could not refuse to give benefit of 50% of services rendered by the Petitioner therein as part-time Librarian prior to 1st November, 2005 for computation of pensionable services along with the services rendered by the Petitioners on full time basis after 31st October, 2005. The entitlement of the Petitioner for pension under the old pension scheme would be on the basis of initial date of appointment as part-time Librarian on aided post and not on the basis of appointment as full time Librarian under DCP Scheme. It has accordingly, been held that the Petitioner would be governed by the old pension scheme and not DCP Scheme introduced on 31st October, 2005.

¶16We are of the view that the present case of all the Petitioners are similar as to the Petitioners in the above referred decisions as they were appointed prior to 1st November, 2005 in fully aided education institutions albeit on part-time basis. It is clear from the Affidavit in Reply of Respondent No. 5 fled in Writ Petition No. 4748 of 2019 and Writ Petition No. 4749 of 2019 that the only contention of the Respondents is that the Petitioners were not appointed as fulltime employees prior to 1st November, 2005 and were appointed as part-time employees and thus, not extended the old pension scheme. However, it has not been disputed that the Petitioners were employees in educational institutions which were fully aided institutions prior to 1st November, 2005. This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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¶17It is noted that Respondents have in the Charts annexed to the said Affidavits singled out the case of Petitioner No. 6 in Writ Petition No. 4748 of 2019 by stating that he was an employee on unaided post. However, it is clear from the Government Resolution dated 19th July, 2011 that what is to be taken into consideration is whether the educational institution is a fully aided educational institution, receiving 100% aid from the Government Resolution and not whether particular post is aided or not.

¶18Petitioner No. 6 in Writ Petition No. 4748 of 2019, having been appointed prior to 1st November, 2005 on part-time basis in a fully aided education institutions would along with the other Petitioners be entitled to the benefits of the old pension scheme. Hence, we pass the following order:-

(i) Petitioners in Writ Petition No. 4748 OF 2019, Writ Petition No.4744 OF 2019, Writ Petition No. 4747 OF 2019 and Writ Petition No. 4749 OF 2019 are entitled to be governed under the old pension scheme i.e. Maharashtra Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1982 and Maharashtra Civil Services (Communication of Pension) Rules, 1984 and General Provident Fund is applicable to the Petitioners who are either Assistant Teachers or Non-Teaching employees, appointed prior to 1st November, 2005.

(ii) The Respondent Nos. 1 to 5 shall extend the benefits of the old pension scheme to the Petitioners and shall not deduct any amount from the salary of the Petitioners by applying the DCP Scheme (New Pension scheme). In the event, any amount has been deducted by applying the DCPS, such amount shall be refunded to the Petitioners within a period of four weeks from today.

(iii) Respondents shall allot the General Provident Fund Account (GPF Account) to the Petitioners and thereafter, permit the educational institutions to deduct the amount of monthly This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

109 of 115 compensation from the monthly salary of the Petitioners and deposit the same in the said GPF Account which shall be done within a period of six weeks from the date of this order.

(iv) Rule is made absolute in the above terms.

(v) Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of.

(vi) There shall be no order as to costs.

(vii) Parties to act upon an authenticated copy of this order.

¶15This Court, therefore, concluded by placing reliance upon the Full Bench view in Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan (supra) that educational institutions receiving grant in aid prior to 1st November, 2005 would be governed by the Old Pension Scheme. In so far as part-time librarians were concerned, it was concluded that their entitlement for pension under the Old Pension Scheme would be on the basis of the initial date of appointment on an aided post prior to 31st October, 2005. While adverting to the details of the Petitioners set out in the charts that were made available to the Court, the Division Bench concluded that those who are in employment prior to 1st November, 2005, even on part-time basis in a fully aided educational institution, would be entitled for the benefits of the Old Pension Scheme.

¶16In Writ Petition No.327 of 2023 (Smt. Anuradha This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

110 of 115 Pramod Kale @ Anuradha Ashokrao Sagane V/s. The State of Maharashtra and Others), the Nagpur Bench referred the case of the Petitioners to the Deputy Director of Education for considering their eligibility for the OPS.

¶17In view of the above, these Petitions are disposed off with the following directions:-

(a) The cases of these Petitioners (working in Junior colleges) including those persons who are represented by a Union or an Action Committee, or those who have not approached the Court, would be placed before the respective Deputy Director of Education of the said Division. In the case of the schools, the proposals would be tendered to the Education Officer, who would transmit them to the Deputy Director of Education. In the case of Junior College Employees, their respective Managements would forward their proposals directly to the Deputy Director of Education.

(b) Let the above exercise be completed by the respective employers within a period of 45 days from the This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

111 of 115 date of the uploading of this final order on the official website of the Bombay High Court. Parties are at liberty to act on the printout of this final order downloaded from the official website.

(c) After the Deputy Director of Education of the respective regions receive such proposals, a meticulous scrutiny of the records would be carried out with the assistance of the Management. While sending the proposals, the Managements would mention their e-mail addresses on the proposals for easy correspondence so as to enable the Deputy Director of Education to seek clarification or assistance or solicit further information, as the case may be.

(d) All the proposals would be scrutinised, preferably by 30th September, 2025.

(e) The concerned Deputy Director of Education would pass individual orders in the case of each candidate mentioned in the proposal. Those who are already retired would be given a priority and their proposals would be This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

112 of 115 decided first. Those who are close to retirement, their proposals would be taken up thereafter and those who have a sufficiently long duration for retirement, would be taken up thereafter.

(f) In matters wherein the proposals are negatived, the Deputy Director would assign reasons which would indicate the basis of the rejection. We clarify that his order must clearly indicate the reasons for the refusal of the Old Pension Scheme to a particular candidate.

(g) We make it clear to the Managements of all Schools and Colleges over the State of Maharashtra that they would forward the proposals as directed above, not only with regard to those Petitioners or candidates who were able to reach the Court by filing Petitions, and would include even those candidates who are the employees on its rolls and forward their proposals also to avoid further litigation or inflow of new matters. In short, those candidates who are employees and not before the Court would also be the beneficiaries of this order and the This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

113 of 115 respective employers would also forward their proposal along with proposals of these Petitioners.

(h) Until the decision of the Hon'ble Supreme Court is delivered in the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the State Government challenging the view taken by the Division Bench in Nilesh Namdev Gurav (supra) and the proceedings initiated by individuals before the Hon'ble Supreme Court [assailing the view taken by the learned Full Bench of this Court in Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan and Others (supra)], the Deputy Director of Education would follow the law as is laid down in Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan and Others (supra) and Nilesh Namdev Gurav (supra). In the event, the Hon'ble Supreme Court delivers an order in Deshmukh Dilipkumar Bhagwan and Others (supra) and/or Nilesh Namdev Gurav (supra), the said Authority would be obliged to follow the view and the directions set out by the Hon'ble Supreme in such judgment.

¶18With reference to cases which are favourably decided This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

114 of 115 by the Deputy Director of Education and they are held eligible for the Old Pension Scheme, especially with regard to those who have already superannuated, further steps for submission of their pension papers and their clearance, shall be taken up expeditiously and in such circumstances, the Office of the Accountant General (A.G) would not hold any of such candidates as being ineligible for pension since the Deputy Director having already completed the entire exercise of scrutiny.

¶19Needless to state, those aggrieved by the decision of the Deputy Director of Education, would be at liberty to seek redressal of their grievance by availing of a remedy as may be permissible in law.

¶20All pending Interim Applications would not survive and stands disposed off. (ASHWIN D. BHOBE, J.) (RAVINDRA V. GHUGE, J.) This Judgment is modified as per speaking to the minutes of the order dated 22.04.2025.

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