IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA MISC.CIVIL APPLICATION NO. 429 OF 2005 IN WRIT PETITION NO. 92 OF 2002 PROF.AUSTIN J.FERNANDES ....Applicants Versus THE STATE OF GOA & ORS. ....Respondents Shri Joseph Vaz, Advocate for the Applicant. Shri S.S. Kantak, Advocate General with Shri G. Shirodkar, Addl. Govt. Advocate for the Respondents No.1 and 2. Ms. S. Naik, Advocate for the Respondent No.3. Coram:- R. M. LODHA & N. A. BRITTO, JJ. Date:- 12th September, 2005 P.C.: The applicant is reported to be 79 years old. The subject matter of the Writ Petition relates to extension of benefits of pension-cum-gratuity scheme and other retirement benefits of the teaching staff of Non-Government Colleges affiliated to the University of Goa. Writ Petition is of the year 2002. In the circumstances, we are satisfied that the Writ Petition deserves expeditious hearing. Writ Petition is directed to be placed for hearing in the third week of January, 2006. Misc. Civil Application stands disposed of. R. M. LODHA, J. N. A. BRITTO, J.