sat 1 wp 1853-2011 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 1853 OF 2011 IN WRIT PETITION NO. 1039 OF 1998 Union of India ...Applicant vs. Laxman Shankar Khode (since deceased) through his legal heirs Anusaya Laxman Khode & Ors. ...Respondents Mr.S.B. Shetye for the Applicant. Mr.S.M. Dharatp for Respondent Nos.1(A) to 1(G). CORAM : M.L. TAHALIYANI, J. SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 P.C :- 1 Heard Mr.Sachin Shetye, learned Counsel for the applicant and Mr.S.M. Dharap, learned Counsel for respondent nos.1(A) to 1(G). 2 Learned Counsel for the respondents states that he has no instructions and has not been able to contact the respondents. Therefore, he is unable to make any submissions on their behalf. sat 2 wp 1853-2011 3 Considering the reasons stated in para 3 of the application, I am of the view that the petition needs to be restored to file for being heard on merits. 4 Since the respondents are not present, it shall be the duty of the Counsel for the petitioner to intimate the respondents. 5 The writ petition no.1039/1998 is restored to file. The learned Counsel for the petitioner shall intimate the respondents regarding the order passed by the Court today. The intimation shall be sent by registered post A.D. or by some reputed courier service 6 Civil Application No.1853/2011 stands disposed of, accordingly. 7 Petitioners to file affidavit of service. Prayer for fixing the date for final hearing will be decided only after appearance of the respondent. It be shown on the board for orders. (M.L. TAHALIYANI, J.)