(1) 21wp2467.19 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY NAGPUR BENCH : NAGPUR WRIT PETITION NO.2467/2019 Vinodkumar s/o Shrivishnu Toshniwal and Ors. .Vs. State of Maharashtra and Ors. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office Notes, Office Memoranda of Coram, Court's or Judge's orders appearances, Court's orders of directions and Registrar's orders -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. S. P. Bhandarkar, Advocate for petitioners. Mr. A. V. Palshikar, A.G.P. for respondent Nos. 1 and 3. Dr. Anjan De, Advocate for respondent No.2. CORAM : ANIL L. PANSARE AND NIVEDITA P. MEHTA, JJ. DATE : OCTOBER 1, 2026 Heard. 2. Learned A.G.P submits that order dated 29.07.2026 has been complied with. He submits that notification of lapsing reservation has been published on 29.09.2026. The grievance of the petitioner is, thus, redressed. The petition is disposed of accordingly. 3. What remains now is compliance of the judgment dated 24.08.2026 passed in Writ Petition No.1668/2020, wherein we have issued following directions: “14. The State Government shall also take stock of the matters pending before the High Court seeking lapsing reservation and shall direct the local authorities to take appropriate steps else the costs of litigation will be imposed on the respondents. We make it clear that if necessary steps, as directed, are not taken by respondent No.1 within a period of four weeks from today, the costs of litigation in such matters will be jointly borne by the State Government and the local authority. Respondent No.1 shall report compliance of order in four weeks.” 4. Thus, we have requested the State Government to take stock of matters pending before the High Court seeking lapse of reservation and to direct the local authorities to take appropriate steps. We have also clarified that if necessary steps as directed are not taken by the State Government within four weeks from the date of order i.e. from 24.08.2026, cost of litigation in all pending matters will be jointly borne by State Government and the local authorities. (2) 21wp2467.19 Respondent No.1 was directed to submit compliance report within four weeks. The same has been not done. 5. That being so, Registry shall list Writ Petition No.1668/2020 on 05.10.2026 for passing further orders. 6. Learned A.G.P. shall serve copy of order to respondent No.1 through e-mail and WhatsApp, today itself. (JUDGE) (JUDGE) Kahale Signed by: Kahale Designation: Senior Pvt. Secretary Date: 01/10/2026 15:34:00