Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, Dr. Madhukar Gumble, Director of Apeksha Homoeo Society, filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court at Nagpur Bench seeking implementation of the Khawati Karz Scheme in tribal areas. The respondents included the State of Maharashtra, Tribal Commissioner, Managing Director of Maharashtra State Cooperative Tribal Development Corporation, and others. During the hearing, the Additional Government Pleader referred to an affidavit of Dr. P.S. Meena, Principal Secretary to the Government, dated 26/2/2010, stating that the government proposed to implement the Khawati Karz Scheme through the Public Distribution System on a pilot basis in Dharni during 2010-2011, and after seeing results, expand to other tribal areas. The deponent also stated that a government resolution would be issued within 15 days and the scheme would be completed by 31.5.2010. The court accepted this statement and found that it substantially redressed the petitioner's grievances. Accordingly, the rule was disposed of in the above terms.
Headnote
A) Public Interest Litigation - Government Scheme Implementation - Khawati Karz Scheme - The petitioner sought implementation of the Khawati Karz Scheme in tribal areas. The government filed an affidavit stating it would implement the scheme on a pilot basis in Dharni during 2010-2011 and expand thereafter. The court accepted the statement and disposed of the petition as grievances were substantially redressed. (Paras 2-3)
Issue of Consideration
Whether the grievances of the petitioner regarding implementation of the Khawati Karz Scheme in tribal areas have been redressed by the government's proposal to implement a pilot project in Dharni.
Final Decision
Rule disposed of as the government's statement on affidavit substantially redressed the petitioner's grievances.
Law Points
- Public Interest Litigation
- Government Scheme Implementation
- Affidavit Undertaking
- Disposal of Petition
