1 6218.10 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY APPELLATE SIDE WRIT PETITION NO.6222 OF 2010 Smt.Tangavva C.Bhogade : Petitioner V/s. The State of Maharashtra & Anr. : Respondents .... Mr.R.P.Sabban with Mr.D.G.Dhanure and Mr.Ajit Tellis for Petitioner. Mr.S.R.Nargolkar, A.G.P for Respondents. .... CORAM : D.D. SINHA AND MRS.MRIDULA BHATKAR,JJ. DATE : AUGUST 12, 2010. P.C.: Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Asst. Govt. Pleader for the respondents. 2. In the present Writ Petition, the petitioner is seeking a direction to the respondent no.2 to decide and dispose of Land Acquisition Reference No.13 of 2004, according to law, within a stipulated period. 2 6218.10 3. Since the Land Acquisition Reference is pending since 2004, in the interest of justice, we direct the respondent no.2 to decide the same, in accordance with law and procedure applicable in this regard, on its ow merits, within six months from the date of communication of this order. 4. Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. D.D.SINHA, J MRS.MRIDULA BHATKAR, J