(1) 14-WP-4973-2016 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY NAGPUR BENCH : NAGPUR WRIT PETITION NO. 4973/2016 HARIDAS S/O SHANKAR MEHAR VS STATE OF MAHARASHTRA THR. SECRETARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SPORTS DEPT., MANTRALAYA MUMBAI AND ANOTHER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, Court's or Judge's orders appearances, Court's orders of directions and Registrar's orders --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. P.A. Jibhkate, Advocate for the Petitioner (s). Mr. A.V. Palshikar, AGP, for the Respondent-State. CORAM : ANIL L. PANSARE AND NIVEDITA P. MEHTA, JJ. DATE : AUGUST 29, 2026. 1. The counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has taken back the brief. 2. On the basis of the statement, Mr. P.A. Jibhkate, Advocate, stands discharged, as requested. The petitioner, however, has not made any alternative arrangement to represent him, nor is he present before the Court. 3. It appears that the petitioner is seeking the benefit of continuity of service with effect from the date of his alleged initial appointment, i.e. 23.09.2009. 4. As such, his appointment was regularized with effect from 18.08.2015. Prior thereto, his services were continued on a yearly basis. 5. Since none appears for the petitioner, either the purpose of filing petition is served or the petitioner is not interested in prosecuting the cause. Kartikeya 2026:BHC-NAG:11346-DB (2) 14-WP-4973-2016 6. In view thereof, we dispose of the petition with liberty to the petitioner to approach the Grievance Committee, if cause survives. 7. Copy of the order shall be served upon the petitioner for taking appropriate steps, if so advised. (JUDGE) (JUDGE) Kartikeya