IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY O.O.C.J. WRIT PETITION NO.2115 OF 2008 Mohammad Ibrahim Querishi ... Petitioner Vs The State of Maharashtra and others ... Respondents Mr. R.U. Singh for the petitioners. Mr. Vinod Singh for the respondent No.4. Mr. J.G. Reddy for the respondent No.2. Mr. H.S. Anand for the respondent No.5. Mr. S.S.Joshi , Assistant Government Pleader for the respondent Nos.1 and 3. CORAM: SWATANTER KUMAR, C.J., & S.A. BOBDE , J. DATE : 30TH SEPTEMBER , 2008 P.C.: The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner wishes to withdraw this petition with liberty to approach before the High Power Committee constituted by the Government under its notification dated 15th November, 2007. However, in the peculiar facts and circumstances of the case, the Committee is directed to deal with the matter expeditiously. Petition stands disposed of as withdrawn with liberty as granted. We hope, the Committee will deal with the matter expeditiously. 2. In the meanwhile, the learned counsel appearing for the State is directed to file statistic showing as to how many representations/petitions have been filed before the High Power Committee upto 30th September, 2008 and how many petitions have been finalised/disposed of. Let the needful be done within one week from today. CHIEF JUSTICE S.A. BOBDE, J.