1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY APPELLATE SIDE CIVIL APPLICATION NO.2742 OF 2009 In REVIEW PETITION (STAMP) NO.12021 OF 2009 In WRIT PETITION NO.1042 OF 2009 WITH REVIEW PETITION (STAMP) NO.12021 OF 2009 In WRIT PETITION NO.1042 OF 2009 Shri Balkrishna Ramchandra Kamble : Applicant V/s. The Regional Manager, Maharashtra Forest Department Corporation Ltd. & Anr. : Respondents .... Mr.S.D. Thokar i/b. Mr.Dilip B. Shinde for the applicant. Mr.K.K. Malpathak for the respondents. .... CORAM : S.A. BOBDE , J. DATE : DECEMBER 14, 2009. P.C.: Delay condoned. Civil Application No.2742 of 2009 is allowed. 2. The learned counsel for the applicant submits that rules do not prohibit an employee from contesting an election. There is no merit in the 2 submissions since the rules prevent taking part in politics and the learned counsel did not dispute the position that it is not possible to contest an election without taking part in politics. Secondly, the learned counsel for the applicant submitted that the punishment is harsh. This submission also does not call for review of the order. However, the applicant is at liberty to make a representation to the employer which may be considered. 3. Review Petition (Stamp) No.12021 of 2009 stands rejected. (S.A. BOBDE, J.)