Authority: High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Order Date: 21 August 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: Ranjeet Bhattacharya and others; Sun Beam High Estates Pvt Ltd.
- Respondents: Divisional Joint Registrar and others, including Ranjeet Bhattacharya (as respondent) and Respondent No. 3 (advocate Sunil Shukla’s client).
- The petition challenges the non‑hearing of a stay application filed before the Hon’ble Minister (Co‑operation) concerning an order dated 24 July 2026 by the Deputy Registrar that appointed an Administrative Committee for the Society due to lack of quorum.
- The 24 July order had been stayed by the Divisional Joint Registrar during Appeal No. 262 of 2026, which was dismissed on 13 August 2026; a revision against the dismissal was filed before the Minister.
- Counsel for petitioners filed an affidavit of private service of notice on Advocate Sunil Shukla; a caveat was filed by Mr. Shukla on behalf of Respondent No. 3, but no appearance was made.
- Respondent‑State’s AGP, Mr. A.C. Bhadang, stated that the Minister should decide the stay application within two weeks and that a pro tem arrangement is required for the Society’s redevelopment actions pending the decision.
Final Outcome
- The Court records and accepts the Revisional Authority’s statement that the stay application shall be decided within ten days.
- The order dated 24 July 2026 passed by the Deputy Registrar remains stayed until the Revisional Authority decides the stay application on its merits.
- Parties are directed to appear before the Hon’ble Minister on 25 August 2026.
- The petitioner must serve notice of the Minister’s hearing date to Respondent No. 3 by letter.
- The writ petition (No. 10914/2026) and the interim application (No. 24454/2026) are disposed of.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Administrative Law