1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 9952 OF 2004 Krishnath Ramchandra Purvat & Ors.... .... Petitioners. Versus Vithal Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. & Ors. .... ... ... ... Respondents. Mr. C. J. Sawant with Mr. A. S. Desai for the Petitioners. Mr. V. B. Naik for Respondent No.1. Mr. R. V. More for Respondent No.2. Mr. Y. D.Mulani, AGP for Respondent Nos.3 to 8. CORAM : DALVEER BHANDARI, C. J. & S. A. BOBDE, J. DATED : FEBRUARY 1, 2005. P.C. : We have heard the learned Counsel for the parties. 2. The Collector of Solapur District is empowered to conduct the election of the Board of Directors of Respondent No.1 – Vithal Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Limited. 3. We direct the Collector, District Solapur to ensure that the election of 2 the Board of Directors of Respondent No.1 are conducted as expeditiously as possible after following the rules. 4. The Collector is further directed to take immediate steps irrespective of Circular / Notification dated 22nd November, 2004, Exhibit “F” to the petition. 5. We further direct the petitioners and the respondents to fully co- operate with the Collector in ensuring that the election takes place at an early date. 6. No further directions are necessary. Writ petition is, accordingly, dismissed. Sd/- CHIEF JUSTICE Sd/- S. A. BOBDE, J.