1 jpc/- IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDNARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 1123 OF 2009 Ramesh Rama Dhakrao and others .. Petitioners Versus The State of Maharashtra and others .. Respondents Shri A. A. Kumbhakoni, for the Petitioners Shri D. A. Nalawade, GP, for the Respondent-State Shri J.G. Reddy, for Respondent No.4 CORAM: SMT. RANJANA DESAI & MRS. MRIDULA BHATKAR, JJ. DATED : 10th November, 2009 P. C. 1. Heard Learned counsel Shri A. A. Kombhokoni for the petitioners. 2. Admittedly, alternative remedy is open to the petitioners. The petitioners can approach the Slum Tribunal. In the circumstances, it is not possible for us to entertain this petition. 3. Learned Counsel Shri Kombhakoni submits that till such time, as the petitioners approach the Slum Tribunal and obtain 2 appropriate orders, respondent No. 5- Developer may be directed to stay its hands. Since alternative remedy is available, we are not inclined to pass any such order. However, it will be open to the petitioners to make even this prayer before the Slum Tribunal and if such prayer is made, the Slum Tribunal shall consider it expeditiously and in accordance with law. 4. We make it clear that we have not expressed any opinion on the merits of the case. 5. The petition is disposed of. ( MRIDULA BHATKAR, J.) ( RANJANA DESAI, J.) jpc/-