1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF BOMBAY AT GOA WRIT PETITION NO. 188/2008 MEDITAB SPECIALITIES PVT. LTD. THROUGH DIRECTOR M. IJAJ KHALIF AND ANOTHER. ........ PETITIONER. Vs. STATE OF GOA THROUGH CHIEF SECRETARY AND ANR. ........ RESPONDENTS. Mr. Nitin Sardessai, Advocate for the petitioners. Mr. S. S. Kantak, Advocate General with Ms. L. Dharwadkar, Addl. Govt. Advocate for respondent No.1. Mr. Joseph Vaz, Central Govt. Standing Counsel for respondent No.2. CORAM : SWATANTER KUMAR, CJ & N.A. BRITTO, J. DATE : 31st March, 2008. P.C.:- After passing of the Order dated 10.1.2008, the petitioners admittedly, have filed a representation before the concerned authorities, including the Central Government. 2. In the order dated 10.1.08, the Secretary (Industries), Goa has also directed the petitioners not to take up further work on the ground, in pursuance of the approval accorded by the Board of Approval, and the notification issued by the Government of India till the 2 matter is finally resolved in consultation with the Government of India. It is obvious that the State Government, in consultation with the Government of India, is required to take a final decision, as well as dispose of the representation filed by the petitioners. It is expected of the authorities concerned to act expeditiously and not to put the petitioners to undue hardships. 3. In view of the above observations, we dispose of this petition with direction to the Central Government and the State Government to dispose of the matter and take a final view within six weeks from today. Liberty to the petitioners to approach the Court in the event of any adverse orders passed against them. No order as to costs. CHIEF JUSTICE JUDGE ssm.