1 WP1715.11 Bsb IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 1715 OF 2011 Anand Viishnu Sangade ... Petitioner v/s The Education Officer (Secondary) ... Respondent Mr.Nitin Dhumal for the petitioner. Mr.C.R.Sonawane, A.G.P. for respondent Nos.1 and 2. Mr.Ajay A. Joshi for respondent No.3. CORAM: B.H.MARLAPALLE & SMT.NISHITA MHATRE, JJ. DATED: 24TH AUGUST, 2011 P.C.: 1. As Mr.Ajay Joshi is appearing for respondent No.3, the petition stands restored as against the said respondent. 2. Respondent No.4 has retired from service by now and, therefore, he is not a necessary party. 3. An affidavit in reply has been filed by respondent No.3 2 WP1715.11 stating that on retirement of respondent No.4 during the pendency of this petition, the post of Head Master has fallen vacant and, therefore, respondent No.3 management is required to pass a fresh resolution for the appointment of the Head Master, and it has also been admitted that the petitioner is the senior-most teacher. 4. We direct respondent No.3 to pass such a resolution within four weeks from today and submit it to the Education Officer for his approval which shall be granted within six weeks on receipt of the proposal. 5. Writ petition is disposed off accordingly. (SMT.NISHITA MHATRE, J.) (B.H.MARLAPALLE, J.) 3 WP1715.11