903-WP-9887-2025.doc IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 9887 OF 2025 Shashikant Mahadev Sawant … Petitioner Versus The State of Maharashtra And Ors … Respondents —————— Mr. Sushant A. Khatake for the Petitioner. Mr. Siddheshwar B. Kalel, AGP for the Respondent-State. —————— Coram : M. S. Karnik & Sharmila U. Deshmukh, JJ. Date : October 14, 2025. P. C. : 1. We have heard learned Counsel for the parties. 2. The proposal for approval to the appointment of the Petitioner is pending before the Respondent No. 4. The proposal to be decided by the Respondent No. 4 on its own merits within a period of 8 weeks from the date of communication of this order. 3. Writ Petition stands disposed of. [ Sharmila U. Deshmukh, J. ] [ M. S. Karnik, J. ] Shubham Talle 1 of 1 TALLE SHUBHAM ASHOKRAO Digitally signed by TALLE SHUBHAM ASHOKRAO Date: 2025.10.15 10:21:17 +0530