IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA WRIT PETITION NO. 430 OF 1998 SHRI JOSE FERNANDES ....Petitioner Versus THE DIRECTOR OF PANCHAYATS & ORS. ....Respondent Mr. S.D. Lotlikar, Sr. Advocate with Ms.S. Rao, Advocate for the Petitioner. Mr. G. Shirodkar, Aga for R.1 and 2. Coram:- DR. S. RADHAKRISHNAN, J. Date:- 20th September, 2006 P.C.: Heard learned counsel for the Petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondents. The learned counsel for the petitioner Mr. Lotlikar, states that inspite of repeated attempts, there are no instructions from the petitioner and even various attempts made to contact the petitioner have turned out futile. In view thereof, he seeks leave to withdraw his appearance. The learned Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Lotlikar stands discharged in the above matter. As no one is appearing on behalf of the petitioner, petition stands dismissed in default. DR. S. RADHAKRISHNAN, J. sl.