wp5060-11.doc 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.5060 OF 2011 Mrs.Suhasini Govind Parab & Ors. .. Petitioners Versus The Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies and Ors. .. Respondents Ms.Leena Patil for petitioners Ms.Madhavi Sakpal i/b. M/s.Thodur Law Associates for respondent No.4 Mr.S.N.Bhosale AGP for respondent No.1. CORAM : S.C.DHARMADHIKARI, J. DATE : 8th July 2011. P.C.: 1] Heard both sides. This petition challenges concurrent orders made under section 78(1) of the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960. After the matter was argued for some time, both sides do not dispute that the elections to the managing committee are long over due and it would be better if they are concluded expeditiously. In the light of the fact that the elections are due, the Assistant Registrar, C.S. “S” ward, Mumbai shall take steps to hold elections to the Managing Committee and ensure that the whole process is completed within three months from today. Needless to clarify wp5060-11.doc 2 that till the elections are complete and the charge is handed over to the new managing committee, the Assistant Registrar who is an Administrator of the society will not take any policy decisions, including enrollment of members but discharge day to day functions only. The petitioners will hand over records, documents and papers to the Assistant Registrar/ Administrator within a week so as to enable him to comply with the orders and directions of this Court. Needless to clarify that the election will be held in accordance with by-laws of society. Petition disposed of. No costs. (S.C.DHARMADHIKARI, J)