1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION WRIT PETITION NO. 1287 OF 2005 Sahaji Krishna Gaikwad and Ors. .... Petitioners. Versus The State of Maharashtra & Ors. .... .... Respondents. Mr. A. M. Joshi for the Petitioners. Mr. R. D. Rane, Addl. G.P. for Respondent Nos.1 & 2. CORAM: DALVEER BHANDARI, C.J. & S. A. BOBDE, J. DATED : MARCH 11, 2005. P.C. : We have heard the learned Counsel for the parties. 2. In the facts and circumstances of this case, we deem it appropriate to direct the Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Satara to treat this writ petition as a comprehensive 2 representation of the petitioners and decide the same after affording hearing to the petitioners with a reasoned order within six weeks from the date of the receipt of this order. We direct the petitioners to appear before the Education Officer (Secondary), Zilla Parishad, Satara, on 17th March, 2005. Management also would be at liberty to appear before the Education Officer. 3. No further directions are necessary. This petition is disposed of accordingly. Sd/­ CHIEF JUSTICE Sd/­ S. A. BOBDE, J.