Bombay High Court
Jitesh Devendra Khobragade And ... vs State Of Maharashtra Thr. ... on 14 February, 2023
Bench: Sunil B. Shukre, Vrushali V. Joshi
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY,
NAGPUR BENCH, NAGPUR.
WRIT PETITION NO.4213 OF 2021
WITH
WRIT PETITION NO.4218 OF 2021
WRIT PETITION NO.4213 OF 2021
1) Jitesh Devendra Khobragade,
Aged 36, Occu. Subject Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Ghanoti,
Po. Kasargatta, Ta. Pombhurna,
Dist. Chandrapur.
2) Dhirajkumar Wasudeo Gedam,
Age 35, Occu. Subject Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Jungaon,
Po. Gowardhan, Ta. Pombhurna,
Dist. Chandrapur.
3) Bhojraj Namdeo Chimurkar,
Age 37, Occu. Assistant Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Dongarhaldi,
Tukum, Ta. Pombhurna,
Dist. Chandrapur.
4) Sapna Shamrao Pimpalkar,
Age 38, Occu. Assistant Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Ghatkul,
Po. Ghatkul, Ta. Pombhurna,
Dist. Chandrapur.
5) Vinod Manohar Meshram,
Age 37, Occu. Assistant Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Dewada (Bujruk),
Po. Gowardhan, Ta. Pombhurna,
Dist. Chandrapur.
6) Kalpana Vilas Padalwar,
Age 37, Occu. Assistant Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Futana,
Ta. Pombhurna, Dist. Chandrapur.
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7) Sanjiwani Gopidas Gedekar,
Age 41, Occu. Subject Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Bhimani,
Po. Ghatkul, Ta. Pombhurna,
Dist. Chandrapur.
8) Arvind Bhagwan Bhandare,
Age 35, Occu. Subject Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Ghatkul,
Po. Ghatkul, Ta. Pombhurna,
Dist. Chandrapur.
9) Pramod Giridhar Baviskar,
Age 45, Occu. Subject Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Dongarhaldi No.3,
Po. Dewada (kh), Ta. Pombhurna,
Dist. Chandrapur.
10) Lata Gajanan Umare,
Age 48, Occu. Assistant Teacher,
R/o. Z.P.U.P. School Satara Komti,
Po. Dewada (kh), Ta. Pombhurna,
Dist. Chandrapur.
11) Prashant Baburao Nandanwar,
Age 46, Occu. Subject Teacher,
R/o. Z.P. Upper Primary School
Ambedhanora, Post. Kasargatta,
Ta. Pombhurna, Dist. Chandrapur.
12) Madhusudan Mahaderao Tonge,
Age 43, Occu. Sub Teacher,
R/o. Z.P. Upper Primary School
Umaripotdar, PO Umaripotdar,
Ta. Pombhurna, Dist. Chandrapur. .... PETITIONERS
---VERSUS---
1) State of Maharashtra,
through Secretary,
Department of Rural Development
and Water Conservation Mantralaya,
Mumbai - 32.
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2) State of Maharashtra
through Secretary,
Department of General Administration,
Mantralaya, Mumbai - 32.
3) State of Maharashtra
through Secretary,
Department of Finance,
Mumbai-32.
4) Divisional Commissioner,
Nagpur Division, Nagpur.
5) Zilha Parishad Chandrapur,
through its Chief Executive Officer,
Chandrapur.
6) Zilha Parishad Chandrapur,
through its Education Officer (Primary)
Chandrapur, Tah. & Dist. Chandrapur.
7) Chief Account and Finance Officer,
Zilha Parishad, Chandrapur,
Tah. & Dist. Chandrapur. .... RESPONDENTS
______________________________________________________________
Mr. A. S. Chakotkar, Advocate for the Petitioners.
Mr. K. L. Dharmadhikari, Assistant Government Pleader for Respondent Nos.1 to 4.
Mr. P. R. Kurekar, Advocate for Respondent No.5.
______________________________________________________________
WITH
WRIT PETITION NO. 4218 OF 2021
1) Gopal Annaji Naitam,
Age : 41, Occu. Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Chincholi,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
2) Sitaram Somaji Marape,
Age : 43, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Warud Road,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
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3) Sunil Shamrao Kumare,
Age : 41, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Bhedoda,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
4) Vijay Rangrao Ghuge,
Age : 39, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Bhurkunda Bk.
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
5) Bhujang Ramrao Surywanshi,
Age : 49, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Vihirgaon,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
6) Gajanan Bamanaji Wanjare,
Age : 40, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Mangi Bk
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
7) Shital Wamanrao Narnavare,
Age : 44, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Pandharpouni,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
8) Kishor Lahuji Dhapakas,
Age : 37, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Rupapeth,
Tah. Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur.
9) Maheshkumar Vasantrao Jagtap,
Age : 31, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Naranda,
Tah. Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur.
10) Archana Ramdas Bhoyar,
Age : 35, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Pardi,
Tah. Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur.
11) Umakant Vitthalrao Kendre,
Age : 38, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Durgadi,
Tah. Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur.
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12) Prakash Laxman Borachate,
Age : 43, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Khadaki Hirapur,
Tah. Jiwat, Dist. Chandrapur.
13) Sarika Kashinath Dhatrak,
Age : 36, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Wadgaon,
Tah. Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur.
14) Mangesh Namdeo Durge,
Age : 38, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Chincholi,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
15) Pankaj Sureshrao Upase,
Age : 36, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Jamani,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
16) Manoj Maroti Goradwar,
Age : 42, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Nandgaon Pode
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
17) Rajju Motilal Thorat,
Age : 38, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Isapur,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
18) Jayashri Shankarrao Chandankhede,
Age : 32, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Arvi,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
19) Manjusha Maroti Parkhi,
Age : 36, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Sataari,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
20) Anita Shankarrao Dhudhe,
Age : 39, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Tenmurwahi,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
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21) Rasika Tanaji Karadbhuje,
Age : 35, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Koshtala,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
22) Prakash Kawadu Borkar,
Age : 40, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Sheraj (kh)
Tah. Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur.
23) Rajaram Laxman Pole,
Age : 35, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Sindhi Nalfadi,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
24) Shamma Parvin Chandshaikh Shamma,
Age : 36, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Navegaon Kh.
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
25) Nirasha Mahadev Pakmode,
Age : 41, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Babrala,
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
26) Chabbila Gajanan Giradkar (Hatwar),
Age : 42, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Kelzar,
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
27) Manjusha Moreshwar Kumbhamwar,
Age : 37, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. P.S. Mul,
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
28) Pratima Rajeshwar Maskawar,
Age : 36, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Borchandali,
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
29) Akash Shridhar Kalamkar,
Age : 35, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Pimpri Dikshit,
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
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30) Sujit Sadashiv Yerojwar,
Age : 45, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Pimpari Deshpande,
Tah. Pombhurna, Dist. Chandrapur.
31) Yuvraj Fakiraji Kungadhkar,
Age : 43, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Jungao,
Tah. Pombhurna, Dist. Chandrapur.
32) Kishore Madhukar Thengane,
Age : 36, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Borda Borkar
Tah. Pombhurna, Dist. Chandrapur.
33) Kishore Tatoba Ramteke,
Age : 41, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Virai,
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
34) Paradip Subhash Bagade,
Age : 37, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Bondala Bk.
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
35) Shashikant Tulshiram Tumbade,
Age : 36, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Chintaldhaba,
Tah. Pombhurna, Dist. Chandrapur.
36) Bhavana Aatmaram Bhanarkar,
Age : 38, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. Piranji,
Tah. Sawali, Dist. Chandrapur.
37) Vipin Ramesh Wakade,
Age : 41, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Khedi,
Tah. Sawali, Dist. Chandrapur.
38) Aashish Shankar Aaknurwar,
Age : 35, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Jibhgav,
Tah. Sawali, Dist. Chandrapur.
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39) Bandu Tukaram Barsagade,
Age : 39, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Maregav,
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
40) Karunakar Tulshidas Khumbare,
Age : 43, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Usegav,
Tah. Sawali, Dist. Chandrapur.
41) Manoj Vasantrao Mulawar,
Age : 42, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Ashta,
Tah. Pombhurna, Dist. Chandrapur.
42) Vijay Haribhau Satpute,
Age : 41, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Gangalwadi,
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
43) Karuna Kisanrao Khanake,
Age : 34, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Tadala,
Tah. Mul, Dist. Chandrapur.
44) Arun Vadhuji Mashakhetri,
Age : 51, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Dhanora,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
45) Milesh Baburao Sakurkar,
Age : 43, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. Z.P. Chandrapur,
Tah. and Dist. Chandrapur.
46) Jitendra Fulchand Khobragade,
Age : 45, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Kudesawali,
Tah. Gondpipari, Dist. Chandrapur.
47) Vinod Shalik Zile,
Age : 38, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Wadholi,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
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48) Pawan Amrut Katkar,
Age : 35, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Kavatala,
Tah. Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur.
49) Eknath Arjun Meshram,
Age : 45, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Chichapalli,
Tah. and Dist. Chandrapur.
50) Raju Shamrao Nagulwar,
Age : 43, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Yergaon,
Tah. Korpana, Dist. Chandrapur.
51) Nitin Madhukar Narad,
Age : 40, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Marakagondgi,
Tah. Jiwati, Dist. Chandrapur.
52) Sanjay Chinduji Raypure,
Age : 53, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Patan,
Tah. Jiwati, Dist. Chandrapur.
53) Ramdas Uttamrao Rathod,
Age : 36, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Nokari,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
54) Balawant Karnuji Warhate,
Age : 45, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Bhendala,
Tah. Rajura, Dist. Chandrapur.
55) Anil Fulsingh Jadhav,
Age : 45, Occu : Gramsevak,
R/o. G.P. Tohgav,
Tah. Gondpipari, Dist. Chandrapur. .... PETITIONERS
---VERSUS---
1) State of Maharashtra,
through Secretary,
Department of Rural Development
and Water Conservation,
Mantralaya, Mumbai-32.
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2) State of Maharashtra,
through Secretary,
Department of General Administration,
Mantralaya, Mumbai-32.
3) State of Maharashtra,
through Secretary,
Department of Finance, Mumbai-32.
4) Divisional Commissioner,
Nagpur Division, Nagpur.
5) Zilha Parishad Chandrapur,
through its Chief Executive
Officer, Chandrapur. .... RESPONDENTS
______________________________________________________________
Mr. Amol S. Chakotkar, Advocate for the petitioners.
Mr. K. L. Dharmadhikari, Assistant Government Pleader for respondent Nos.1 to 4.
Mrs. B. P. Maldure, Advocate for respondent No.5.
______________________________________________________________
CORAM : SUNIL B. SHUKRE AND
MRS.VRUSHALI V. JOSHI, JJ.
DATED : 14.02.2023
ORAL JUDGMENT : (Per Sunil B. Shukre, J.)
1. Heard.
2. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. Heard finally by
consent of the learned counsel appearing for the parties.
3. It is not in dispute that the facts of both these petitions are
similar to the facts involved in Writ Petition Nos. 3158/2021,
3284/2021 and 4115/2021 decided on 17.11.2022 and therefore, the
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view taken in those other petitions by the Co-ordinate Bench of this
Court shall govern the present case for the same reasons. Accordingly,
the petitions are partly allowed and following directions are issued.
I. Each petitioner is at liberty to make a representation
to the Chief Executive Officer of the respective Zilla
Parishad against the alleged recovery of excess
payment and for continuation of salary in terms of
the Government Resolution dated 06.08.2002.
Additional grievances, if any, can also be made part
of such representation.
II. The Chief Executive Officer shall decide the
representations made by the petitioners within a
period of twelve weeks from the first date of
proceedings and the order passed would be
communicated to the petitioners.
III. If any adverse order is passed by the Chief Executive
Officer, no coercive steps for recovery of any excess
payment shall be made for a period of four weeks
from the date of communication of such order to the
petitioners.
IV. Till the Chief Executive Officer takes a decision on
the representations, the petitioners shall continue to
receive salary at the same rate at which they were
receiving the same prior to recovery, if any.
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5. Rule is made absolute in above terms. No costs.
( MRS.VRUSHALI V. JOSHI, JJ., J.) (SUNIL B. SHUKRE J.)
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