((-1-)) mst IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO.1333 OF 2008 I.A.Saiyed Petitioner versus The State of Maharashtra & ors. Respondents Mr.Shafi I. Kazi for petitioner. Ms.Iman Calcuttawala, AGP for R.1 and 3. Mrs.P.A.Purandhare for R-2. Mr.P.B.Shah i/by P.G.Lad for R-4. CORAM : F.I.REBELLO AND A.A.KUMBHAKONI, JJ. DATE : 16th October 2008 PC : 1. Rule. Heard forthwith. 2. The petitioner has approached this Court contending that the premises meant for residential use has been converted into a temple. It is the submission that in spite of complaints to the respondent no.2 as also respondent no.3, no action has been taken. 3. On behalf of respondent no.2 learned counsel states that a show cause notice has been issued in January 2008. ((-2-)) 4. The issue for consideration is whether the premises made for residential use can be converted into religious premises. In this view of the matter, we direct respondent no.2, if action is not taken already, to issue notice under the provisions amongst others under Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act and after hearing respondent no.4 and the petitioner, to pass appropriate orders according to law. The entire action should be completed within twelve weeks from today. 5. We make it clear that it will be open to respondent no.4 to raise all defenses which are available to them. Rule made absolute in above terms. (A.A.KUMBHAKONI, J.) (F.I.REBELLO, J.)