1 mst IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION NO.2093 OF 2011 Sukhdev Henmant Pandhare Petitioner versus The State of Maharashtra Respondent Mr.Shyam Mehta, Amicus Curiae for petitioner. Mrs.A.S.Pai, APP for State. CORAM : A.M.KHANWILKAR AND P.D.KODE, JJ. DATE : 29th September 2011 PC : 1. This petition is received through jail. Considering the fact that the petitioner's representation for reconsideration of his forfeiture of remission for 16 days' overstay is pending before the Divisional Commissioner, Pune Division, we dispose of this letter petition keeping all questions open. We make it clear that if the decision of the Divisional Commissioner, Pune is adverse to the petitioner, it will be open to the petitioner to challenge the same and/or ask such reliefs as may be warranted by way of appropriate proceedings. That request will be considered on its own merits in accordance with law. 2. We hope and trust that the Divisional Commissioner will decide the petitioner's representation expeditiously and in any event not later than six weeks from today. 3. A copy of this order be forwarded to the petitioner who is in jail 2 for information. The Court expresses word of gratitude for the able assistance given by the Amicus Curiae to espouse the cause of the petitioner. (P.D.KODE, J.) (A.M.KHANWILKAR, J.)