6 WP 730 2026 Andreza IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA WRIT PETITION NO.730 OF 2026 MANUEL RODRIGUES ... PETITIONER Versus THE VILLAGE PANCHAYAT OF PENHA DE FRANCA THR ITS SECRETARY AND ANR ... RESPONDENTS Mr. Prasheen Lotlikar, Advocate with Mr. Baburao Ronak Naik, Advocate for the Petitioner. Mr. S. S. Kantak, Senior Advocate with Ms. Neha Kholkar and Ms. Saicha Dessai, Advocates for Respondent No. 2. Mr. Nikhil Pai, Advocate for Respondent No.1. Mr. CORAM:- DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J. DATED :- 27th July, 2026 P.C. 1. After hearing the matter for some time, it appears that the Petitioner has an efficacious and alternate remedy of preferring an appeal against the Order dated 26.05.2026 before the Directorate of Panchayats. 2. In view of the same, Mr. Lotlikar, learned Counsel appearing for the Petitioner, on instructions, seeks permission to withdraw the present Petition with liberty to prefer an appeal before the appropriate authority seeking appropriate relief. 27th July, 2026 6 WP 730 2026 3. Permission granted to withdraw with the aforesaid liberty. 4. Petition is disposed of as withdrawn. DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J. 27th July, 2026 Signed by: ANDREZA PEREIRA Designation: Senior Private Secretary to the Hon'ble Judge Date: 27/07/2026 16:41:04