{1} IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE OF BOMBAY BENCH AT AURANGABAD CONTEMPT PETITION NO.202 OF 2009 Pralhad Mahadu Lunge & others PETITIONERS VERSUS M.H.Sawant, Commissioner, Pune RESPONDENTS ....... Mr. P.R.Nangre, Advocate for applicant Mr. B.V.Wagh, Advocate for respondent ....... [CORAM : A.V.POTDAR, J.] DATE: 25th March 2010 PER COURT: 1. By this contempt petition, the petitioner has alleged contempt as the respondents had not complied directions of this Court dated 19.11.2008 passed in writ petition No.6327/2008. After service of notice, the respondents appeared and filed affidavit in reply on 14.08.2009. On perusal of the affidavit in reply and considering the documents annexed with the same, it is clear that the names of the petitioners are included in waiting list at serial No.168A, 250A and 292A, respectively. The respondents have contended that due to General Elections, the staff of respondents was engaged in the elections and hence could not comply the {2} directions within time. However, after the General Elections are over, correspondence was received and accordingly names of the petitioners are included in the waiting list as per the directions of this Hon’ble Court. It is contended that the delay caused in complying the order of this Court is not intentional, however, the same is caused due to administrative contingency and hence it is requested to drop the proceedings against the respondents. As directions of this Court are complied with by the respondents, the proceedings of contempt are dropped against the respondents and the petition stands disposed of accordingly. [A.V.POTDAR, J.] drp/A10/cp202-09