1 pps IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 3684 of 2011 Harshad P. Sawant ...Petitioner Versus State of Maharashtra & Others ...Respondents Mr. M.S.Karnik for Petitioners. Mr. C.R.Sonawane, AGP for Respondent Nos.1 to 3 CORAM:- A.M.KHANWILKAR & R.Y.GANOO, JJ. DATED:- 24th JUNE, 2011. P.C. 1. Considering the fact that the principal grievance of the petitioner is that the Education Officer has not responded to the representation made by the petitioner, about the illegal appointment of the respondent no.6 and ignoring the claim of the petitioner for appointment as Laboratory Assistant, we deem it appropriate to dispose of this petition with direction to the Education Officer 2 (Secondary) Zilla Parishad, Pune, to consider the representation made by the petitioner dated 3rd January, 2011 expeditiously and in any case not later than eight weeks from today, after giving opportunity to all concerned. 2. We once again made it clear that all questions will have to be decided by the Education Officer on its own merits. 3. Petition disposed of accordingly. 4. Petitioner shall serve copy of this order on the Education Officer within 10 days from today. (R.Y.GANOO, J.) (A.M.KHANWILKAR, J.)