907 WP 1428 2026 Suzana IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA WRIT PETITION NO.1428 OF 2026 SHRIKANT V. GAONKER AND ANR., ... PETITIONERS Versus THE STATE OF GOA THR ITS CHIEF SECRETARY AND 13 ORS., ... RESPONDENTS Mr Shivraj Gaonkar, Advocate with Mr Prabhav P. Sirvoicar and Mr. Shithil Prabhu Dessai, Advocates for the Petitioners. Mr Manish D. Salkar, Government Advocate for Respondent Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 6. Mr Dattaprasad D. Lawande, Advocate with Mr Chirag Angle, Advocate for Respondent Nos. 8 to 14. CORAM:- S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J. DATED :- 15th October, 2026 P.C. Mr. Shivraj Gaonkar, Learned Advocate, appearing for Petitioners, seeks liberty to withdraw the Petition to avail alternate remedy as permissible in law. Needless to state that the Court has not gone into merits of the case, and all contentions are kept open to be considered by appropriate Authority. 2. Accordingly, Writ Petition stands disposed of as withdrawn. S. G. CHAPALGAONKAR, J. 15th October, 2026 2026:BHC-GOA:2080 Signed by: MARIA SUZANA REBELLO Designation: Personal Assistant Date: 15/10/2026 13:47:07