402_WP_9622_2026.DOC Shivgan IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.9622 OF 2026 Nitin Ashruba Dhavan and Ors ...Petitioners Versus State of Maharashtra through Secretary Higher & Technical Education Department & Ors. ...Respondents _________ Mr. Yuvraj Narvankar, for the Petitioners. Mr. A.R. Deolekar, AGP for the Respondent – State. _________ CORAM: G. S. KULKARNI & DR. NEELA GOKHALE, JJ. DATE: 24 AUGUST 2026. P.C. 1. Heard Mr Yuvraj Narvankar, learned Advocate appearing for the Petitioners and the learned AGP representing the State. 2. Respondent No.5-University has submitted a proposal/representation dated 14th February 2026 to Respondent No.1-State of Maharashtra, seeking determination and fixation of pay of the Petitioners, in accordance with the directions given in the Judgment and Order dated 31st January 2023 passed in a batch of petitions by this Court. 3. Considering the averments made in the Petition and the reliefs sought, Respondent No.1 shall consider the proposal dated 14th February 2026 submitted by Respondent No.5 within a period of 6 weeks from today, after giving an opportunity of hearing to all the concerned parties. 402_WP_9622_2026.DOC 4. Keeping all the contentions open in that regard, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. (DR. NEELA GOKHALE, J.) (G. S. KULKARNI, J.) SHAMBHAVI NILESH SHIVGAN Digitally signed by SHAMBHAVI NILESH SHIVGAN Date: 2026.08.25 10:52:34 +0530