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Bombay High Court

Vishal Prakashrao Dhanage And Ors vs Maharashtra Public Service Commission ... on 17 January, 2023

Author: Sandeep V. Marne

Bench: S.V. Gangapurwala, Sandeep V. Marne

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                              IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
                                     CIVIL APPELLATE JURISDICTION

                                       WRIT PETITION NO. 15938 OF 2022


                        1   Shri Pawar Ashish Darasing                 ... Petitioners
                            Age: 26, Occupation:Student,
                            Address: Shahu Colony
                            Lane No.7, Karvenagar,
                            Pune 411052
                        2   Lavate Sairaj Vijaykumar
                            Age: 26, Occupation:Student,
                            Address: 2nd B 61, Abhiman
                            Shri Nagar Muraraji Peth,
                            Solapur - 413001
                        3   Bhoir Shweta Ramchandra
                            Age: 29, Occupation: Student,
                            Address: Shivtirth Plot No.
                            15, Sachin Society, Kulgaon Badlapur,
                            Tal-Ambernath,
                            Thane 421503
                        4   Mulla Mansur Mahibub,
                            Age:28, Occupation: Student,
                            Address: Shivanand Housing
                            Society, Near Badami Haud
                            Chowk, Shukrawar Peth,
                            Pune-411002
                        5   More Sandip Dagadu,
                            Age:33, Occupation: Student,
                            Address: Plot No.08,
                            Opposite SBOA School,
                            Nath Nagar, Harsun,
                            Aurangabad 431003.
                        6   Jagtap Saurabh Sunil,
                            Age: 29, Occupation: Student,
                            Address: SV8/A/2, Vaishnavi Niwas,
                            Chinchwadenagar,
                            Chinchwad, Pune-411033
                        7   Pansare Sonali Subhash
                            Age: 33, Occupation: Student,
                            Address: Laxminarayan
                            Complex, Vadgaon Bk,
                            Tal. - Haveli, Pune 411 041.
                        8   Yede Dada Balu,
                            Age: 27, Occupation: Student,
                            Address: at Post Shelgoan,
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      Tal-Indapur, Pune.
  9   Kale Krushnarao Janardhan,
      Age: 29, Occupation: Student,
      Address: at-Lukhamasla Post
      Daithan, Tal-Georai,
      Beed 431 127
 10 Hajare Rahul Dileep,
    Age:37, Occupation: Service,
    Address: Nandadeep,
    Row House No.1, Mahalaxmi Row Houses
    Raje Chhatrapatinagar,Makhmalabad,
    Nashik-422 003
 11 Rathod Ashok Gema,
    Age : 35, Occupation: Service,
    Address: at Post Bangali,
    Pimplu, Tal-Georai,
    Beed 431 127.
 12 Masal Santosh Pandharinath,
    Age: 30, Occupation: Student,
    Address: at Post Pisoli,
    Tal-Haveli, Pune.
 13 Makode Harshan Ambadas,
    Age: 29 Occupation: Student
    Address: at Post Kolhapur,
    Tal-Bhatkuli, Amravati.
 14 Bagade Nikhil Rajendra,
    Age: 29 Occupation: Student
    Address: Sahyadri Society,
    Dahagaon Road, Vasind,
    Tal-Shahapur, Thane.
 15 Bulbule Vishnu Shivaji,
    Age: 36, Occupation: Job,
    Address: Chinchwad, Pune.
 16 Madane Kiran Dadaso,
    Age:31, Occupation: Student,
    Address: Laxminarayan Niwas,
    379, Shaniwar Peth,
    Pune 411 030.
 17 Gore Genesh Popat,
    Age: 30, Occupation: Student,
    Address: at Post Andhali,
    Tal-Man, Satara-415508
              Versus
  1   The State of Maharashtra
      Through the Chief Secretary,
      Mantralaya,
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      Mumbai - 400 032.
  2   The Secretary
      General Administrative
      Department, Mantralaya,
      Mumbai - 400 032
  3   The Secretary,                                    .... Respondents
      Maharashtra Public Services
      Commission, 5th and 7th Floor,
      Cooprej Telephone
      Exchange Bldg,
      Mahashi Karve Marg,
      Cooprej, Mumbai 400 021
                               WITH
                   WRIT PETITION NO. 368 OF 2023

  1   Bharat Mahadevrao Solanke                         ... Petitioners
      Age:33, Occupation: Student
      Address :At Post - Lingsa,
      Tal-Partur, Dist - Jalna
      Mobile Number: 7020300596
      Email: [email protected]
  2   Abasaheb Balchand Manal
      Age:32, Occupation: Service,
      Address : At Post- Wahegaon,
      Tal-Gangapur, Dist-Aurangabad
      Mobile Number: 8668717263
      Email: [email protected]
  3   Rukaiya Abbas Chaugule
      Age:32 , Occupation: Student
      Address : At Post - Nighoj,
      Tal-Parner, Dist-Ahmednagar-414306
      Mobile Number: 9405262924
      Email: [email protected]
  4   Pappu Asaram Nagargoje
      Age: 33, Occupation: Student
      Address : At-Masoli, Post-Moha,
      Mobile Number: 9766613756
      Email: [email protected]

  5   Rahul Shivnath Shinde
      Age: 30, Occupation: Student
      Address: F.No.13, Bhau Mansaram Naik Society,
      Guruvar Peth, Pune.
      Mobile Number: 9867006043
      Email: [email protected]
  6   Chetan Iragouda Patil
      Age: 24, Occupation: Student
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      Address: Nirmala Residency, Balaji Galli 1,
      Forture Mall, Ichalkaranji-416115
      Mobile Number: 7083895510
      Email: [email protected]
  7   Rahul Chandrashekhar Hajare
      Age: 31, Occupation: Student,
      Address : Behind Dongre Petrol Pump,
      Ward No.15, Chandrapur Road, Gadchiroli-442605
      Mobile Number: 8275183060
      Email: [email protected]
  8   Atul Prabhakar Wankhade
      Age: 34, Occupation: Student
      Address: At-Junoni, Post-Shiroli,
      Tal-Ghatanji, Dist-Yavatmal
      Mobile Number: 9284382497
      Email: [email protected]
  9   Akash Arun Janunjal
      Age: 29, Occupation: Student
      Address: Old Sangvi, Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune
      Mobile Number: 9076465418
      Email: [email protected]
 10 Shubham Maruti Haval
    Age: 24, Occupation: Student
    Address: A/P 32 Shirala, Guruwar Peth,
    Tal-Shirala, Dist-Sangli, Maharashtra-415408
    Mobile Number: 7741814473
    Email: [email protected]
 11 Akash Shivaji Kamble
    Age: 28, Occupation: Student
    Address: A/P-Vathar Turf Vadagao,
    Tal-Hatkanangle,
    Dist-Kolhapur-416112.
    Mobile Number: 8975792110
    Email: [email protected]
 12 Amit Ashok Pujari
    Age:31, Occupation: Student
    Address: A/P- Pune Padmaja Apartment,
    Sadashiv Peth, Near Ramesh Dying.
    Mobile Number: 8830487331
    Email: [email protected]
 13 Bhushan Bhaurao Patil
    Age:30, Occupation: Service
    Address: At-Khedi Khurd, Post-Pimapali
    Tal-Amalner, Dist- Jalgaon 425401
    Mobile Number: 8668617741
    Email: [email protected]
 14 Manisha Valu Daware
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      Age:25, Occupation: Student
      Address: At Post-Konamber,
      Tal-Sinner Dist- Nashik
      Mobile Number: 9145541216
      Email: [email protected]
 15 Kamini Sunil Suryawanshi
    Age:28, Occupation: Student
    Address : Flat No.704, Fortune Heights,
    Plot No 9/10, Sec 35d, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai
    Mobile Number: 9579086300
    Email: [email protected]

 16 Samadhan Ashroba Kirwale
    Age: 31, Occupation: Student
    Address : At Post - Sirsala,
    Tal: Parli, Dist: Beed
    Mobile Number: 9823064560
    Email: [email protected]
 17 Vishnu Babanrao Shinde
    Age: 27, Occupation: Service
    Address : Opp. Wellness Medical Store,
    Nirala Bazar, Aurangabad-431001
    Mobile No.: 8928437327
    Email: [email protected]
              Versus
  1   The State of Maharashtra & Ors.
      Through its Chief Secretary,
      Government of Maharashtra,
      CS Office Main Building, Mantralaya,
      6th Floor, Madame Came Road,
      Mumbai-400032
      E-mail: [email protected]
      Phone No: +91-22-22025042
  2   The Secretary                                  ... Respondents
      5th, 7th and 8th Floor,
      Cooperage Telephone Exchange Building
      Maharshi Karve Marg,
      Cooperage, Mumbai-400021
      E-mail: [email protected]
      Mobile No: 7303821822


                              WITH
                  WRIT PETITION (ST) NO. 9 OF 2023

1.      Sankolkumar Jalindar Tarhal                   ... Petitioners
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
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        Address : A/P Bhavaninagar,
        Tal. Indapur,
        Dist. Pune - 413104
2.      Balesh Dasharath Bhendekar
        Age : 35, Occ. Student
        Address : Dasharath 309,
        Madhav Nagar,
        Gangakhed Road, Parbhani.
3.      Bedare Ashok Babasaheb
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : Ap-Kuslamb
4.      Harshada Sanjay Devre
        Age : 24, Occ. Student
        Address : Raigad05
        Jatwada Road Sara Vaibhav,
        Harsul Aurangabad
5.      Suraj Vitthal Wanle
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : Hostel No : G-9
        Pune University Campus ,
        Ganesh Khind , Pune
6.      Wankhade Shishir Panjabrao
        Age : 33, Occ. Student
        Address : Ambika Nagar
        Dabki Road Old City
        Akola 444002
7.      Sushant Sunil Ghugare
        Age : 24, Occ. Student
        Address : Lane No 1 ,
        Tapodham , Warje , Pune
8.      Kharmate Vishal Parmeshwar
        Age : 32, Occupation: Service
        Address : Room No 154,
        Cp Offce Compound,
        Lt Marg Mumbai
9.      Shweta Ravindra Surwade
        Age : 35, Occ. Student
        Address : Plot No. 20,
        Nehru Nagar,
        Near Ramanand Nagar,
        Jalgaon, Pin Code:425001
10.     Hariram Vithal Phad
        Age : 35, Occ. Student
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        Address : At Murti,
        Ta Ambajogai
        Dist. Beed Pin 431519
11.     Sonawane Sunil Kalyanrao
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : 12/168,3rd Floor,
        Lokmanya Nagar,Near Kaka
        Halwai,Pune-411030
12.     Sagar Yamaji Mote
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : Ap Mulaywadi
        Chande Bk
13.     Vijay Bhau Mese
        Age : 22, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P Shirur
        (Baburaonagar) Tal.Shirur,
        Dist.Pune-412210
14.     Dhananjay Ramdas Raut
        Age : 27, Occ. Student
        Address : At.Babapur,
        Post.Mavdi, Tal.Dindori,
        Dist.Nashik
15.     Gajanan Vinayak Suryawanshi
        Age : 33, Occ. Student
        Address : B406, Pebbles
        Urbania, Sidharth Nagar,
        Bavdhan
16.     Varad Subhash Thorat
        Age : 35, Occ. Student
        Address : C/O Subhash
        Shamrao Thorat, Vasant Vihar
        At Post Mundhe, Near Karad
        Airport, Taluka Karad
        District Satara. 415124
17.     Vikram Narayan Waghmare
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post Sirsao,
        Taluka Paranda,
        District Osmanabad
        Maharashtra Pincode 413504
18.     Salunke Ganesh Dattu
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : Priyogi Plaza
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        Phase 2, Flat No 18,
        Sutarwadi, Pashan,
        Pune - 411021
19.     Nandkishsor Madhavrao Kadam
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : 496b Kasba Peth
        Post Offce Pune 411011
20.     Supriya Ramdas Borhade
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : At Kanase,
        Post Shinoli, Bhimashankar
        Road Borhade Nivas,
        Tal. Ambegaon,
        Dist. Pune , 410516
21.     Vaibhavkumar Ravindra Chougule

        Age : 24, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P Samdoli ,
        Kamu Galli, Chougule Clinic
        Samdoli, Tal. Miraj,
        Dist. Sangli,
        Maharashtra 416 416.
22.     Kartik Ratan Navghare
        Age : 34, Occ. Student
        Address : At Dreamland City
        Washim
23.     Pravin Shankar Karnale
        Age : 31, Occ. Student
        Address : 401/2 Tulsi Samarth,
        Infront of Gauri Pada Lake,
        Gauripada,
        Kalyan(West) 421301
24.     Gawade Viraj Gajanan
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : Krushnkunj Building,
        Near Vitthal Mandir,
        Navi Peth, Pune.
25.     Khairnar Vaibhav Arun
        Age : 25, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post Saundane,
        Tal Malegaon,Dist Nashik,
        Maharashtra
26.     Vishal Balasaheb Gaikwad
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        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P - Tadawale ,
        Tal- Barshi, Dist- Solapur
27.     Sangram Dipak Jadhav
        Age : 25, Occ. Student
        Address : At/Post - Umbraj,
        Tal. - Karad ,Dist - Satara.
28.     Manohar Mallaiah Gedam
        Age : 33, Occ. Student
        Address : Sakar Second Floor
        Abhyas Mandal Abhyasika
        Rajendranagar Pune 30
29.     Mule Chetan Moreshwar
        Age : 29, Occ. Student
        Address : 102, Tirupati Nagar
        Hol Tarfe Haveli
        Grampanchayat Mage
        Nandurbar 425412
30.     Rahul Balasaheb Fasle
        Age : 27, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P- Dhorjalgaon
        Tal-Shevgaon
        Dist-Ahmednagar
31.     Jadhav Akash Balaji
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : F.No. 401 (A) ,
        Royal Residency,
        Baner, Pune.
32.     Khan Moh Ikram Hashmat
        Age : 27, Occ. Student
        Address : 10b Sayyad Nagar
        Hadapsar Pune
33.     Devayani Daulatrao Nikam
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : Shubh Shagun
        Complex,Sector 34,Plot No 28,
        29,Kamothe,Panvel-410209
34.     Suraj Sudhakar Tambe
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : At. Ghanekhunt,
        Tal. Khed, Dist. Ratanagiri,
        Pin:415722
35.     Revadekar Kaumudi Ravindra
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        Age : 27, Occ. Student
        Address : Laxmibai Salokhe
        Colony, Near New Vashi Naka,
        Kolhapur
36.     Sagar Sanjay Pisal
        Age : 24, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P Kambleshwar,
        Tal- Phaltan,
        Dist.- Satara - 415523
37.     Amol Somnath Shirsat
        Age : 29, Occ. Student
        Address : Flat No 7,Yashwant
        Complex,Lute Galli, Rahuri,
        Tal.Rahuri,Dist. Ahmednagar
38.     Nagbhushan Mahadeo Ambade
        Age : 34, Occ. Student
        Address : Lane No 3
        Shivkrishna Society Z Corner
        Keshav Nagar Manjari Road
        Mundhawa Pune
39.     Jadhav Amit Ashok
        Age : 34, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post : Kapil,
        Taluka: Karad,
        District: Satara - 415124
40.     Vaishali Vasantrao Mane
        Age : 35, Occ. Student
        Address : Tapi 504,
        Tapi Narmada CHS,
        Moraj Riverside Park,
        Takka, Old Panvel,
        Navi Mumbai - 410206
41.     Shweta Ramdas Patil
        Age : 32, Occ. Student
        Address : Chandrashobha
        Apartment, Narayan Peth,
        Pune.
42.     Ajinkya Dattatraya Patil
        Age : 27, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P.Vasumbe,
        Tal.Tasgaon,
        Dist.Sangli - 416312
43.     Sujay Subhash Karkhile
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        Age : 29, Occ. Student
        Address : Neel Sankalp CHS,
        Flat No.:-202, Wing : 1- B;
        Plot No.-38, Sector:-5 ;
        New Panvel (East),
        Raigad - 410206.
44.     Anjali Ashok Sangle
        Age : 29, Occ. Student
        Address : A/4 Jai Hind Niwas,
        Mohili Village,Sakinaka,
        Mumbai-400072
45.     Shinde Sudhir Suresh
        Age : 32, Occ. Student
        Address : Laxminagar Parvati,
        Pune 411009
46.     Gaikwad Sumit Sudam
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : A-16, Kanchanjyoti
        Apartment, Shivthirthnagar,
        Kothrud, Pune 411038
47.     Pawar Rupesh Chandrakant
        Age : 31, Occ. Student
        Address : 719 1A Yeshwant
        Nagar Soc Navi Peth
        Nr Ganjve Chowk 411030
48.     Deshmukh Jayee Dilip
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : Plot No. 8,
        Sahyadri Nagar, Pudlik Nagar
        Road, Behind Daulat Building,
        Aurangabad - 431001.
49.     Deshmukhe Shankar Sakharam
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : S.No.225/4 Shivam
        Complex Pune-Solapur Road,
        Hadapsar, Pune
50.     Shinde Vishal Bhaurao
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P Nimgaon(Te),
        Tal- Madha Dist. -Solapur
51.     Gaikwad Rahul Bajirao
        Age : 35, Occupation: Service
        Address : Shreeram Kalash
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        D 302 Pathare Wasti Lohegaon
        Pune 47
52.     Akshay Balaso Khade
        Age : 27, Occ. Student
        Address : Kalewadi, Daund,
        Dist. Pune
53.     Deokar Yogesh Navnath
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post Kem,
        Taluka-Karmala,Dist.Solapur.
54.     Nivedita Vitthalrao Mule
        Age : 34, Occ. Student
        Address : Indraprasth Society,
        15number, Hadapsar, Pune.
55.     Pallavi Balaji Jadhav
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : Shri Ganesh Nivas
        Vidhya Nagar Nilanga,413521
        Dist: Latur
56.     Rahul Mohan Gaikwad
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P:Shreepur
        (Milindanagar )
        Tal: Malashiras
        Dist: Solapur
57.     Vaibhav Bapu Gavhane
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post Navi Peth
        Near Vithal Mandir Tilak Road
        Pune 411030
58.     Nikhil Murlidhar Daundkar
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post Otur,
        Tal. Junnar,
        Dist. Pune - 412409
59.     Swati Ravindra Masal
        Age : 31, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P.Rashin
        Taluka Karjat
        District Ahmednagar 414403
60.     Thakare Nitin Dilip
        Age : 35, Occ. Student
        Address : Rampuri Camp
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        Lulla Line Amravati,
        Shivaji Post Offce 444603
61.     Rameshwar Vasantrao Ulagadde
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : Aarti Chember
        Near Bramhan Mangal Karylay
        Sadshiv Peth Pune 411030
62.     Tejashri Mahadu Gawari
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : Near Shivashnakr
        Vidyalay Taleghar
        Tal. Ambegoan ,
        Dist. Pune 410509
63.     Kajal Manikrao Mankar
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : C/O Rajendra
        Shinde,Malhar Society,
        Pimple Gurav-411061,Pune
64.     Shriram Madhav Godase
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : At-Lahit Khurd,
        Post-Lingdev, Tal- Akole,
        Dist. Ahmednagar- 422610
65.     Sandip Haribhau Gaware
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P- Kukana ,
        Tal-Newasa, Dist- Ahmednagar
66.     Suvarna Bhausaheb Raut
        Age : 36, Occ. Service
        Address : 303, Plot no 34, Sec16
        Kalamboli, Navi Mumbai
67.     Vijay Sudam Kumbhar
        Age : 33, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P-Chale
        Tal.Pandharpur Dist.Solapur
68.     Walakh Rahul Dhansing
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post Tokade,
        Tal.Malegaon Dist.Nashik
69.     Vinod Somaji Wakde
        Age : 34, Occ. Student
        Address : Amar Serenity 'E'
        Wing Flat No :204, 2nd Floor
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        Wakeshwar Road,
        Pashan - Sus Rd, Pashan,
        Pune - 411021
70.     Phulpagar Mahesh Mukesh
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : 2103, 4-D,
        Indraprastha Society,
        New Hind Mills Mhada
        Colony, Ghodapdeo,
        Byculla East - 400027.
71.     Nitin Vishnu Gore
        Age : 31, Occ. Student
        Address : Sadashiv Peth Pune
72.     Kangulkar Sahebrao Balaji
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post Niwgha
        Tq Mudkhed Dist. Nanded
73.     Nilesh Ashok Doke
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : Pradeep Niwas,
        Near Reliance Tower,
        Morya Colony, Wahlkerwadi,
        Chinchwad, Pune-411033
74.     Tilekar Someshwar Haribhau
        Age : 23, Occ. Student
        Address : Hingani Dumala,
        Shrigonda,
        Ahemdnagar 412210
75.     Pallavi Shinde
        Age : 33, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P-Mohare
        Tal.Panhala Dist.Kolhapur
76.     Krishnappa Ningappa Kulgude.
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P- Ganeshwadi,
        Tal- Shirol,
        Dist- Kolhapur 416105
77.     Anuja Uday Patil
        Age : 25, Occ. Student
        Address : Sai Prerana
        Appartment ,B Ward ,
        Taste Lane, Mangalwar Peth,
        Kolhapur Near to PTM 416012
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78.     Shraddha Jagdish Rathor
        Age : 33, Occ. Student
        Address : Arv New Town ,
        B4,706,Seema Rathod,Pisoli
79.     Mayuresh Uddhav Gargade
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P Nir-Nimgaon ,
        Tal-Indapur , District -Pune
80.     Sagar Pradip Nikhade
        Age : 25, Occ. Student
        Address : At.Po. Dattawadi,
        Near Masoba Chowk,Pune-30
81.     Krashna Namdeo Wagh
        Age : 30, Occ. Student
        Address : At Tardgavhan
        Post Shekta Tq.Shirur Ka.
        Dist. Beed
82.     Jadhav Chandraprakash Jakkoji
        Age : 35, Occ. Student
        Address : 435,Jadhav Galli,
        Kushnoor, Ta. Naigaon ,
        Dist. Nanded - 431709
83.     Shital Balasaheb Khade
        Age : 23, Occ. Student
        Address : At.Post- Palashi,
        Tal -Man,Dist-Satara (415540)
84.     Minaxi Balanath Madhurkar
        Age : 36, Occ. Student
        Address : Shivam Complex,
        Narayan Peth, Pune
85.     Johare Premilatai Vishwanath
        Age : 38, Occ. Student
        Address : B9, Sai Garden,
        Near Govind Garden Hotel,
        Pimple Saudagar, Pune-411027
86.     Balaji Pandurang Jagtap
        Age : 33, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post Satephal
        Tal. Kallamb Dist. Osmanabad
87.     Tejas Baban Jadhav
        Age : 31, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P-June Pargaon
        Tal-Hatkanangale,
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        Dist-Kolhapur
88.     Sandeep Vinayak Jagtap
        Age : 29, Occupation: Service
        Address : At Post Bastawade,
        Tal. - Tasgaon, Dist. - Sangli
89.     Wagh Avinash Hanumant
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : At Po.Tarapur
        Tal.Pandharpur Dist.Solapur
90.     Mahesh Dadaso Sawant
        Age : 34, Occ. Student
        Address : At/Post-Limb,
        Awalimatha,
        Bidiwalyacha Mala,
        Tal/Dist-Satara - 415015
91.     Tushar Sukhdeo Bade
        Age : 29, Occupation: Service
        Address : A/P,Mahesh
        Kiran Store,Nathnagar,
        Pathardi Tal.Pathardi
        Dist. Ahmednagar
92.     Ghule Shankar Bhagwan
        Age : 41, Occupation: Service
        Address : 103/A Wing,
        Shree Krishna River Valley,
        Vichumbe, New Panvel,
        Di.Raigad- 410206
93.     Yadav Jayashri Ankush
        Age : 36, Occ. Student
        Address : At Post Kadegaon,
        Tal- Kadegaon,
        Dist. -Sangli 415304
94.     Gholap Anil Raosaheb
        Age : 26, Occ. Student
        Address : At Talegaon ,
        Post - Palwan , District Beed
95.     Vaibhav Vasant Yadav
        Age : 23, Occ. Student
        Address : A/P Wayafal
        Tal-Jat Dist-Sangli 416404
96.     Ekade Nilesh Uddhao
        Age : 28, Occ. Student
        Address : Shahu Colonylane
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     No 5. Karvenagarpune
97. Smit Santosh Salunke
     Age : 24, Occ. Student
     Address : 15/3, Ganeshwadi,
     Bhatwadi, R.B.Kadam Marg,
     Ghatkopar(W), Mumbai- 84
98. Shinde Mahesh Rajaram
     Age : 29, Occ. Student
     Address : At Algudewadi,
     Phaltan, Tal. Phaltan,
     Dist. Satara - 415523
99. Mahesh Ramrao Bhosale
     Age : 35, Occ. Student
     Address : Samta Nagar New
     Sangvi Pune -27
100. Rajendra Babanrao Wabale
     Age : 36, Occ. Student
     Address : At/P- Bhavaninagar
     Tal-Indapur Dist-Pune
101. Samrin Shafk Momin
     Age : 24, Occ. Student
     Address : At Post Abaichiwadi
     Tal. _Karad ,Dist _ Satara
102. Manikappa Gurappa Bammanage
     Age : 35, Occ. Student
     Address : At.Post Korsegaon,
     Tah.Akkalkot,Dist.Solapur.
103. Rajbhoj Kalyani Bhika
     Age : 36, Occ. Student
     Address : Flat No 6 Siddhi
     Apartment Rajaram Nagar Jail
     Road,Nashik Road
104. Deokate Sangram Subhash
     Age : 25, Occ. Student
     Address : A/P-Mekhali,
     Tal-Baramati,Dist-Pune 413102
105. Vitthal Shivaji Athare
     Age : 33, Occ. Student
     Address : At Kelwandi
106. Sujay Dnyaneshwar Dhole
     Age : 22, Occ. Student
     Address : At.Po. Bordi
     Ta. Akot Di. Akola
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107. Bansode Vishal Niloba
     Age : 25, Occ. Student
     Address : At Post Balsur
     Tq Omerga Dist. Osmanabad
108. Deelip Gopichand Baviskar
     Age : 33, Occ. Student
     Address : At Post Amadade
     Tal. Bhadgaon Jist Jalgaon
109. Ravikiran Santosh Wazurkar
     Age : 31, Occ. Student
     Address : Vatsalya Niwas
     Ankush Nagar Beed
110. Swapnil Raosaheb Khemnar.
     Age : 25, Occ. Student
     Address : B 15 Panchaganga
     Society, Vijaynagar,
     Deolali Camp, Nashik-422401
111. Swapnil Dadaso Pawar
     Age : 33, Occ. Student
     Address : At/Post-Tadasar,
     Tal-Kadegaon,
     Dist-Sangli -415304.
112. Nishad Prakash Pande
     Age : 28, Occ. Student
     Address : Sankatmochan,
     Tbhakhelayout , Umarsar,
     Yavatmal
113. Mahadev Gurunath Khed
     Age : 29, Occ. Student
     Address : Gaudgaon Bk
     Tal. Akkalkot Dist. - Solpaur
114. Nilesh Shivaji Patil
     Age : 32, Occ. Student
     Address : Room No.105 ,
     Gavdevi Apartment
115. Vinayak Namdeo Rathod.
     Age : 29, Occ. Student
     Address : At Uda Tanda
     Tq Kandhar Dist. Nanded
116. Handal Appasaheb Baban
     Age : 35, Occ. Student
     Address : A/P Kokangaon
     Tal. Shrigonda, Ahmednagar
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117. Yuvraj Vinayakrao Deshmukh
     Age : 32, Occ. Student
     Address : At P Shembalpimpri
     Ta Pusad Dist. Yavatmal
118. Akash Vijay Sawant
     Age : 25, Occ. Student
     Address : 5/Gr Floor,
     Pundalik Niwas, Shivaji Nagar,
     Wagle Estate Thane 400604
119. Amol Nagorao Totewad
     Age : 30, Occ. Student
     Address : Omkareshwar Nagar
     Nanded
120. Unhavane Chetan Vilas
     Age : 26, Occ. Student
     Address : At Post Nandgaon
     Bk Taq-Igatpuri Dist- Nashik

              Versus

1]      The State of Maharashtra,
        Through the Chief Secretary,
        Mantralaya,
        Mumbai - 400 032.
2]      The Secretary,
        General Administrative
        Department, Mantralaya,
        Mumbai - 400 032.
3]      The Secretary,
        Maharashtra Public Service
        Commission, 5th and 7th Floor,
        Cooprej Telephone
        Exchange Bldg,
        Maharshi Karve Marg,
        Cooprej, Mumbai - 400 021.             ... Respondents

                            WITH
                 WRIT PETITION NO.418 OF 2023

1.      Kunal Ravindra Bhavsar               .....Petitioners
        Age: 30yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Gokhle Nagar, Near Kusalkar
        Putala, S. B. Road, Pune - 411016
        Mobile No: 7972722779
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        Exam Seat No: PN017222
        Email ID: [email protected]
2.      Kedar Sajit Dhekane
        Age: 29yrs, Occ: Student
        Address: 689B, Prabhakar Smruti
        Behind Reshma Apartment,
        Abhuday Nagar, Ratnagiri- 415612
        Mobile No: 8830147295
        Exam Seat No: RT001156
        Email: [email protected]
3.      Danesh Dilip Bhingarde
        Age: 27yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Z-691 Gurumurti, Narhar Vasahat
        Nachane Road, Ratnagiri - 415612
        Mobile No: 9284033669
        Exam Seat No: RT001179
        Email ID: [email protected]
4.      Megha Ankush Kate
        Age: 27yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: S No. 54/2, A.19 Star Prestige
        Srinivas Society, Sahayog Nagar
        Vadgaon Budruk Pune - 411041
        Mobile No: 9503110406
        Exam Seat No: PN046108
        Email ID: [email protected]
5.      Tambade Poonam Machindranath
        Age: 34yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: 806, Skyi Manas Lake, Iries4
        Bhukum, Pune - 412115
        Mobile No: 9867431749
        Exam Seat No: PN019250
        Email ID: [email protected]
6.      Vishal Mahadev Thorat
        Age: 29yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: 426, Bhaskar Jyoti Apt,
        Laxmi road, Pune - 411030
        Mobile No: 7972524742
        Exam Seat No: PN039474
        Email ID: [email protected]
7.      Swapnil Revannath Bhujbal
        Age: 26yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Valunj Mala, At Javale
        Taluka Ambegaon, Dist: Pune
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        Mobile No: 8591100177
        Exam Seat No: MC001012
        Email ID: [email protected]
8.      Virendra Ramchandra Waghmare
        Age: 32yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: At Post Vadjal, Taluka: Mann
        Dist: Satara
        Mobile No: 9156909814
        Exam Seat No: ST005319
        Email ID: [email protected]
9.      Dhananjay Ramdas Aage
        Age: 30yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Kitty Adgaon, tal: Majalgaon
        Dist: Beed
        Mobile No: 9421162710
        Exam Seat No: BD005009
        Email ID: [email protected]
10.     Ankush Premsing Rathod
        Age: 32yrs. Occupation: Service
        Address: At post - Gamni Dhundi
        Jawahar Nagar, Tal: Pusad,
        Dist: Yavatmal, Pin: 445204
        Mobile No: 8412999453
        Exam Seat No: ND018187
        Email ID: [email protected]
11.     Shrikant Chinanna Patwekar
        Age: 39yrs. Occupation: Medical Offcer
        Address: Laxmi Niwas, Nandanvan Colony
        Pawdewadi Naka, Nanded: 431602
        Mobile No: 9960474673
        Exam Seat No: ND001182
        Email ID: [email protected]
12.     Ranvirsing Bharatsing Rajput
        Age: 31yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Plot No. 174, Prime residency
        Samarth Nagar, Aurangabad - 431001
        Mobile No: 9890806843
        Exam Seat No: AU009427
        Email ID: [email protected]
13.     Ganesh Suresh Jadhav
        Age: 33yrs. Occupation: Job
        Address: Samarth Gaon, Post: Atit
        Tal and Dist: Satara - 415519
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        Mobile No: 9403246465
        Exam Seat No: KD001216
        Email ID: [email protected]
14.     Pooja Samadhan Jadhao
        Age: 25yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Tanaji Nagar, Dhankawdi
        Pune: 411043
        Mobile No: 9307176523
        Exam Seat No: PN076057
        Email ID: [email protected]
15.     Sneha Rajdoot Rupwate
        Age: 29yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Andheri East, Mumbai
        Mobile No: 9967533226
        Exam Seat No: MW003121
        Email ID: [email protected]
16.     Mayur Bhimaji Karanjekar
        Age: 29yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: At Post, Taluka Sangamner
        Dist: Ahmednagar
        Mobile No: 09970726893
        Exam Seat No: PN087102
        Email ID: [email protected]
17.     Raju Manikrao Ghongade
        Age: 27yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: At Post: Paheni
        Tal and Dist: Hongoli
        Mobile No: 7218172081
        Exam Seat No: HN001271
        Email ID: [email protected]
18.     Nayanshri Shriram Wankhede
        Age: 29yrs. Occupation: Dental Surgeon
        Address: Green Park, Colony 2
        Shrirampur, tal: Pusad, Dist: Yavatmal-15
        Mobile No: 7972733015
        Exam Seat No: WM002099
        Email ID: [email protected]
19.     Harshalkumar Adhar Chavhan
        Age: 32yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Pune University
        Mobile No: 9665777872
        Exam Seat No: PN050083
        Email ID: [email protected]
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20.     Chavan Snehal Tanaji
        Age: 26yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Sadashiv peth, Pune 411030
        Mobile No: 8208636196
        Exam Seat No: PN060411
        Email ID: [email protected]
21.     Moreshwar Ramprasad Khodve
        Age: 27yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Sarang B 408, Nanded City,
        Sinhagad Road, Pune
        Mobile No: 8830284705
        Exam Seat No: PN020415
        Email ID: [email protected]
22.     Devdatt Babruvahan Deshmukh
        Age: 35yrs. Occupation: Service
        Address: Subhash Nagar Barshi
        Dist: Solapur 413401
        Mobile No: 9730977597
        Exam Seat No: PL001271
        Email ID: [email protected]
23.     Sangram Chandrahas Patil
        Age: 29yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: At Post walwa, Near ZP School-1)
        Tal: Walwa, Dist: Sangli 416313
        Mobile No: 9172697997
        Exam Seat No: PN082081
        Email ID: [email protected]
24.     Shivani Krishnarao Jadhav
        Age: 29yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: At Bhairewadi, Tal: Panhala
        Dist: Kolhapur
        Mobile No: 9822406910
        Exam Seat No: KL023208
        Email ID: [email protected]
25.     Seema Bhikaji Kande
        Age: 33yrs. Occupation: Service
        Address: Parijat, CHS Ambegaon Pune
        Mobile No: 9404504363
        Exam Seat No: PN076111
        Email ID: [email protected]
26.     Akash Anil Chavan
        Age: 30yrs. Occupation: Service
        Address: At Palas Khed Naik,
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        Post: Padali, Dist: Buldhana 443001
        Mobile No: 9545757965
        Exam Seat No: BL002396
        Email ID: [email protected]
27.     Ram Annasaheb Nagare
        Age: 31yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: At Ketki Jalgaon,
        Post: Dongaon, Tal: Paithan
        Dist: Aurangabad - 431 137
        Mobile No: 9405294142
        Exam Seat No: PN034029
        Email ID: [email protected]
28.     Sumit Kallappa Khot
        Age: 29yrs. Occupation: Service
        Address: Devrukh, Ratnagiri- 415804
        Mobile No: 9689001325
        Exam Seat No: KL005021
        Email ID: [email protected]
29.     Rani Gahininath Kudke
        Age: 28yrs. Occupation: Service
        Address: Post Chavsala, Dist: Beed
        Mobile No: 8605696878
        Exam Seat No: MC001449
        Email ID: [email protected]
30.     Kishor Kesharsing Sulane
        Age: 36yrs. Occupation: Job
        Address: At Post Dongaon,
        Dist: Aurangabad
        Mobile No: 9823206077
        Exam Seat No: AU013086
        Email ID: [email protected]
31.     Mali Nilesh Hanmant
        Age: 37yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: At post Dighanchi
        Tal: Aatpadi, Dist: Sangli
        Mobile No: 7720088188
        Exam Seat No: PN058197
        Email ID: [email protected]
32.     Mahesh Harilal Gokule
        Age: 34yrs. Occupation: Service
        Address: Giriraj Apart, B203
        Joshi Nagar, Dahanu
        Mobile No: 8208538724
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        Exam Seat No: PN053475
        Email ID: [email protected]
33.     Jadhav Sanket Ananta
        Age: 25yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: At Post Shelgaon, Talk: Indapur
        Dist: Pune 413114
        Mobile No: 8668840190
        Exam Seat No: PN076170
        Email ID: [email protected]
34.     Pavan Baburao Pawar
        Age: ____yrs. Occupation: ___________
        Address: Tanaji Nagar, Nanded 431602
        Mobile No: 9373138428
        Exam Seat No: ND009353
        Email ID: [email protected]
35.     Prasad Shivram Shinde
        Age: 29yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: B1 806, Imperial Shadow
        Tardeo, Mumbai - 400034
        Mobile No: 8097318218
        Exam Seat No: PN066094
        Email ID: [email protected]
36.     Akash Mahal More
        Age: 31yrs. Occupation: Service
        Address: At post Pimprad, Tal Phaltan
        Dist: Satara
        Mobile No: 7020455434
        Exam Seat No: PN032333
        Email ID: [email protected]
37.     Tarachand Mukinda Chindhe
        Age: 39yrs. Occupation: Farmer
        Address: At Galnim, Tal: Shrirampur
        Dist: Ahmednagar 413710
        Mobile No: 9552694297
        Exam Seat No: AH008015
        Email ID: [email protected]
38.     Vashishth Nagnathrao Panchal
        Age: 36yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: At Udgir, Dist: Latur
        Mobile No: 9822661692
        Exam Seat No: PN026189
        Email ID: [email protected]
39.     Saurabh Ramesh Avhad
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        Age: 28yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address:Plot No. 10/11, Savedi,
        Ahmednagar 414003
        Mobile No: 7709116363 /7030806363
        Exam Seat No: PN089337
        Email ID: [email protected]
40.     Chavan Satyajeet Ganpatrao
        Age: 34yrs. Occupation: Student
        Address: Trimurti Palace 2,
        Flat No. 302, Ingale Wasti, Narhe
        Pune- 411041
        Mobile No: 9975334413
        Exam Seat No: PN003102
        Email ID: [email protected]
              Versus
1.      The State of Maharashtra
        Through The Secretary
        Home Department, Mantralay
        Mumbai - 400 032
2.      Maharashtra Public Service Commission
        Through the Secretary, 5 , 7 and 8 Floor
        Cooperage telephone Exchange Building
        Maharshi Karve Marg, Cooperage
        Mumbai - 400 021
        Email: [email protected]
        Mobile No: +91 73038 21822              ....Respondents

                             WITH
                  WRIT PETITION NO.650 OF 2023

       1.     Deepak Balu Karande                         ...
              Petitioners
              Age. 30 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Navi Peth, Dist. Pune - 30
       2.     Sandeep Sudhakar Dhakane
              Age. 31 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Dhakanewasti, Post. Ladjalgaon,
              Tq. Shevgaon, Dist. Ahmednagar,
       3.     Aboli Digambar Katake
              Age. 25 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Post Wagholi (Katakewadi),
              Tq. Haweli, Dist. Pune
       4.     Shivaji Tulshiram Chabukswar
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              Age. 24 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. In the front of Government Polytechnic,
              Amravati, Dist. Amravati 444604
       5.     Ramchandra Khandu Tambe
              Age. 32 years, Occ. Service,
              R/at. Sai Miracal, Plot No. 70 and 84A,
              Sect 22, Kamothe, Navi Mumbai Panvel,
       6.     Vikesh Shyamrao Thakare
              Age. 28 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Post. Nikumbhe Tal. Dhule
              Dist. Dhule 423303
       7.     Shivani Vijay Shirsath
              Age. 25 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Swamishri Bunglow, Jagtap Mala,
              Nashik Road, Nashik 422101
       8.     Preeti Ashok Pawar
              Age. 37 years, Occ. Housewife,
              R/at. Kadam Plaza, Katraj, Dist. Pune
       9.     Ganesh Dhananjay Bhange
              Age. 31 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Jai Malhar Colony, Vishal Nagar,
              Near Jagtap Dairy, Pune
       10.    Vijay Dattatray Kedar
              Age. 31 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Mangrul Bk., Po. Hasnapur,
              Tq. Shevgaon, Dist. Ahmednagar
       11.    Dattesh Panrajrao Garle
              Age. 26 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Bhandaraj, Tq. Anjangaon (Surji)
              Dist. Amravati
       12.    Sukshamrao Maroti Nagargoje
              Age. 27 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Navi Peth, Pune
              Dist. Pune
       13.    Uddhav Goraksh Karad
              Age. 27 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Ghogas Pargaon, Tq. Shirur (ka)
              Dist. Beed
       14.    Jayashri Arun Sisode
              Age. 24 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Satlaj-8, Court Quarter,
              Vrundavan Colony Camp,
              Amravati 444602
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       15.    Ankita Ravindra Khadatkar
              Age. 28 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Plot o. 30, Shesh Nagar,
              Kharat Road, Nagpur 440009
       16.    Rajvardhan Sambhajirao Patil
              Age. 28 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Yashavinauak Apartment,
              Shaniwar Peth, Pune 411030
       17.    Pravin Sanjay Modke
              Age. 27 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Post Shahajatpur, Tq. Vaijapur
              Dist. Aurangabad
       18.    Pratik Sahebrao Parrekar
              Age. 23 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Shanta Apartment, Tilak Road,
              Navi Peth, Dist. Pune 411030
       19.    Gaurav Rajaram Choudhari
              Age. 30 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. "Omkar" Choudhari Galli,
              Dist. Nandurbar
       20.    Shubham Rajabhau Chavan
              Age. 26 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Dhorkin, Tq. - Paithan,
              Dist. Aurangabad
              Email: [email protected]
              Mob: 8446143516
       21.    Gopal Jagdish Jagdale
              Age. 30 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Ambaji Nagar, Shahado,
              Dist, Nandurbar
       22.    Santosh Ganeshbhau Bharati
              Age. 36 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Dohara, Po. Bari,
              Tq. Jintur, Dist. Parbhani
       23.    Swadip Keraba Namwad
              Age. 29 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Sathe Nagar Jalkot,
              Dist. Latur
       24.    Ganesh Maruti Rajguru
              Age. 29 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Louki, Post. Kalamb,
              Taluka Ambegaon, Dist. Pune
       25.    Nilesh Shamrao Dangre
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              Age. 32 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Flat No. 101, Mira Kisan Apt,
              Plot No. 2, New Bidipeth, Nagpur 440084
       26.    Pradip Velji Gavit
              Age. 31 years, Occ. Student
              R/at. Plot No. 175, Mangaldas Park,
              Navapur, Tq. Navapur, Dist. Nandurbar 425418
       27.    Abhijeet Ramesh Thengre
              Age. 26 years, Occ. Student
              R/at. Civil Line, Vidya Nagar, '
              Bramhapuri, Dist, Chandrapur - 442401
       28.    Arun Dilip Tokale
              Age. 41 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Post Borsuri, Tq, Nilanga,
              Dist. Latur
       29.    Miss. Akanksha Hanumant Sawant
              Age. 24 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. "Shreeram" Ganesh Society,
              Ambegaon Bk., Pune
       30.    Akash Bhagwan Waghmode
              Age. 29 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. 43/2B, Datta Nagar, Lane No. 1,
              Katraj - Ambegaon Road, Pune 411046
       31.    Vaishali Arjun Galave
              Age. 27 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Navi Peth, Pune
       32.    Nanasaheb Khandu Bhangare
              Age. 39 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Sasoon Hospital Doctor's Qtrs.,
              New Mangalwar Peth, Pune 411001
       33.    Ganesh Balasahen Pisal
              Age. 27 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. H. M. Hostel, Mama Yenapure Nagar,
              Katraj, Pune
       34.    Akash Bhimrao More
              Age. 35 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Teachers Colony, Dongaon Road,
              Mehkar, Tq. Mehkar, Dist. Buldhana
       35.    Laxmikant Bappa Tandale
              Age. 27 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Swarajya Nagar, Tq. Beed
              Dist. Beed
       36.    Sanket Uddhav Bhamare
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              Age. 29 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Shriram Bunglow, Shanti Nagar,
              Bhakshi Road, Sataran, Tal. Baglan,
              Dist. Nashik
       37.    Nishikant Shashikant Shinde
              Age. 24 years, Occ, Student,
              R/at. Namrata Apartment,
              Rukmini Estate, Karad, Satara
       38.    Miss. Swapnil Nagnath Ubale
              Age. 28 years, Occ., Student,
              R/at. Ganjawe Chawk, Navi Peth,
              Pune 411030
       39.    Ganesh Appasaheb Ghumare
              Age. 34 years, Occ. Service,
              R/at. At Post Pargaon Ghumara,
              Tq. Patoda, Dist. Beed
              Email: [email protected]
              Mob: 9420382450
       40.    Shantanu Rajendra Parhad
              Age. 26 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. At Post Sakharkherda,
              Dist. Buldhana
              Email: [email protected]
              Mob: 8308593359
       41.    Chaitali Damodar Satole
              Age. 26 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at, Agrasen Colony, Ghatpuri Road,
              Khamgaon, Dist.l Buldhana, 444303
       42.    Sonali Pradeep Kamble
              Age. 26 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Pali, Tal. Sudhagad,
              Dist. Raigad
       43.    Omkar Shrikant Gaikwad
              Age. 24 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Kuslkar Chowk, Ghokhale Nagar,
              Dist. Pune
       44.    Mahendra Sahebrao Patil
              Age. 30 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Ekta Nagar, Gokhalenagar,
              Dist. Pune
       45.    Aishwarya Ramesh Pawar
              Age. _ years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Hatti Ganpati, Sadashiv Peth,
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              Dist. Pune
       46.    Sagar Shantaram Avhad
              Age. 26 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Ekta Nagar Colony, Gokhale Nagar,
              Dist. Pune
       47.    Swapneel Laxman Chaugule
              Age. 37 years, Occ. Service,
              R/at. Gopalkrushna Wadi, Pag Naka,
              Chiplun, Tq. Chiplun, Dist. Ratnagiri
       48.    Bhimrao Hari Bhagure
              Age. 32 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Aurangpura, Dist. Aurangabad
       49.    Sharvary Kailas Deore
              Age. 27 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Matoshree Colony, Warje Jakat Naka,
              Karne Nagar, Dist. Pune
       50.    Miss. Swapnali Nagnath Ubale
              Age, 28 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Ganjawe Chowk, Navi Peth
              Dist. Pune 411030
       51.    Arju Rambhau Shende
              Age. 28 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Bhagawa Nagar Layout,
              Dharmpeth, Dist. Nagpur,
       52.    Kishor Vilas Mane
              Age. 37 years, Occ. Service,
              R/at. H. No. 09, Shriniwas CHS,
              Balaji Nagar, At Post. Padgha,
              Tq. Bhiwandi, Dist. Thane 421101
       53.    Jotiba Shankar Pukale
              Age. 22 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Post. Kargani, Tal. Atpadi,
              Dist. Sangli.
       54.    Dattatray Yashwant Shinde
              Age. 38 years, Occ. Service,
              R/at. At Post Venuwadi, Tq. Bhor,
              Dist. Pune
       55.    Sukeshani Digambar Kadam
              Age. 28 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Tukai Darshan, Saswad Road,
              Pursungi, Dist. Pune
       56.    Saurabh Ananda More
              Age. 24 years, Occ. Student,
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              R/at. J. M. Road, Gaothan,
              Shivaji Nagar, Pune 411005
       57.    Pritam Ashok Thombare
              Age. 31 years, Occ. Service,
              R/at. Post Baramati, Dist. Pune
       58.    Pravin Popat Aru
              Age. 36 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. B-102, Kalas, Jadhav Vasti, Alandi
              Road, Laxmi Township-2, Pune 15
       59.    Sandip Vishnu Sontakke
              Age. 32 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Sangram Chowk,
              Ichalkaranji 416115
       60.    Pooja Suresh Bhuse
              Age. 23 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Saraswati Sadan Girl's Hostel,
              Sadashiv Peth, Dist. Pune
       61.    Rahul Dattatraya Gujar
              Age. 33 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. At Bavi, Post Tamb,
              Tq. Bhoom, Dist. Osmanabad 413504
       62.    Reshma Anil Dhamal
              Age. 25 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. At Munjawadi, Tal. Phaltan,
              Dist. Satara
              Email: [email protected]
              Mob: 7745026912
       63.    Rishikesh Kailasrao Suryawanshi
              Age. 33 years. Occ. Student,
              R/at. Sainath Society, Shastri Nagar,
              Chalisgaon, Dist. Jalgaon 424101
       64.    Chaitanya Deepak Sangwai
              Age. 35 years, Occ. Service,
              R/at. Khandelwal Nagar, Behind ST
              Colony, Akola 04
       65.    Sarita Ramesh Pawar
              Age. 24 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Shreeram Ganesh Society,
              Ammbegaon Bk, Pune
              Email: [email protected]
              Mob: 8668278768
       66.    Satish Laxman Kadam
              Age. 28 years, Occ. Student,
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              R/at NECO, Akurdi, Near Grudwara Chowk,
              Akurdi, Dist. Pune 411033
       67.    Shwetlana Husen Mulani
              Age. 27 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Mahin Manjil, Near Rest House,
              Link Road, Pandharpur 413304
       68.    Archana Mohan Rane
              Age. 31 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Post Soratewadi (Karchewadi),
              Tq. Baramati, Dist. Pune
       69.    Sneha Pradip Patil
              Age. 29 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Mahaganga Apartment,
              Munjababol, Narayan Peth,
              Pune 411030
       70.    Sangram Subhash Deokate
              Age. 25 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Mekhali, Tq. Baramati,
              Dist. Pune 413102
       71.    Vaishnavi Madanrao Kale
              Age, 23 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Post Yerendeshwar, Tq. Purna,
              Dist. Parbhani
       72.    Anand Uttam Bhong
              Age 30 years,Occ student
              Dist, Pune
       73.    Sagar Rahul Ahiwale
              Age. 36 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. 215, Mangalwar Peth, Phaltan,
              Tal. Phaltan, Dist. Satara 415523
       74.    Rohit Baburao Karale
              Age. 29 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Shantai Apartment, Shaniwar Peth,
              Dist. Pune
       75.    Shraddha Shamrao Kale
              Age. 26 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Sr. No. 88/2, Sai Colony,
              Mohammadwadi Road, Hadapsar, Pune 60
       76.    Bhanudas Vikasrao Yadav
              Age. 31 years, Occ. Student,
              R/at. Sr. 259, Near Shankar Mandir,
              Dattawadi, Pune 411030
       77.    Uday Mahadev Tapkire
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            Age. 27 years, Occ. Student,
            R/at. Bidal, Tal. Man,
            Dist. Satara
       78. Rani Gopal Shipkule
            Age. 29 years, Occ. Student,
            R/at, Post Somanthali, Tal. Phaltan,
            Dist. Satara
       79. Vinod Jagannath Shinde
            Age. 30 years, Occ. Student,
            R/at. At Post. Ganjur, Tq. Chakur,
            Dist. Latur
       80. Sushant Parasharam Khot
            Age.28 years,Occ. Student
            R/at. Rambaug Colony,Navi Peth,Pune
       81. Rupali Sahebrao Dakhore
            Age.29 years,Occ. Student
            R/at. At kali peth, Basmathnagat Dist, Hingoli
       82. Nitesh Nandkumar Mandlik
            Age, 29years,Occ. Student
            R/at Petania.Everest Country Side,
            Kasarvadavali, Thane(W)
       83. Ruturaj Balasaheb Khodse
            Age. 23 years, Occ. Student
            R/at, pokhari road,Banai nagar, Ambajogai,Beed
            431517
       84. Dinesh Abasaheb Khaire
            Age.32 years,Occ. Job
            R/at khaire vasti,padali
            TQ, jamkhed,Dist Ahmadnagar
       85. Premkumar Tukaram Naik
            Age,42 years, Occ. Student
            R/at, Balaji Apartment,Sankalp Nagar,near Hotel
            Yashonanad,Bhadgain Road, gadhinglaj 416502
       86. Sandip Sakharam Bachkar
            Age, 37 years,Occ servant
            R/at Galnimb, TQ .Shrirampur
            Dist Ahmednagar
       87. Amarsinha Popat Jadhav
            Age. 29 years, Occ. Service,
            R/at. Post. Bhajare, Tal. Khatar,
            Dist. Satara - 415527
                Versus
1.      The Secretary
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        Maharashtra Public Service Commission
        5th, 7th and 7th Floor
        Cooprej Telephone Exchange Bldg,
        Maharshi Karve Marg,
        Cooprej, Mumbai 400021
2.      The State of Maharashtra
        Through Secretary,
        Home Department, Mantralaya,
        Mumbai 400032                       ... Respondents

                            WITH
              WRIT PETITION (ST) NO.1592 OF 2023

     1. Baswaraj Satish Andhale                         ...
        Petitioner
        Age: 28 years, Occ.: Student
        Address: FL 16, Anuja Apartment
        Suncity Road, Anand Nagar,
        Pune-411051
        Mobile: 7588566661
            Versus
          1. Maharashtra Public Service Commission
              Through the Secretary,
               5th 7th and 8th Floor Cooperage
               Telephone Exchange Building
                     Maharshi Karve Marg, Cooperage
                     Mumbai - 400 021
                 2. The State of Maharashtra
                              Through The Secretary
                             General Administration Department
                             Mantralaya, Mumbai - 400032
                          ... Respondents

                                WITH
                 WRIT PETITION NO.654 OF 2023
                             1. Shri Kamble Vaibhav Pirgonda
                                ... Petitioner
        Age: 30 years, Occ.: Student
        Address: At Post Basarge Bk
        Tal: Gandhinglaj, District: Kolhapur
        Pin: 416506
             Versus
           1. The State of Maharashtra
                    Through the Chief Secretary,
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                   Mantralaya,
                                         Mumbai - 400 032.
    2. The Secretary
                         General Administrative
                              Department, Mantralaya
                              Mumbai - 400 032.
    3. The Secretary
                    Maharashtra Public Service Commission
              Through the Secretary,
              5th 7th and 8th Floor, Cooperage
              Telephone Exchange Building
                     Maharshi Karve Marg, Cooperage
                     Mumbai - 400 021                   ...
                Respondents


                            WITH
                 WRIT PETITION NO.651 OF 2023

    1. Gaikwad Bhausaheb Yashwant             ... Petitioners
             Age: 31, Occupation: Student,
             Address: At Maldhon post-Sayale, Tal-Sinnar
             Nashik
             Mobile No.: 7276828905
             Email: [email protected]
    2. Honwadajkar Shailesh Prakashrao
       Age: 31, Occupation: Student,
       Address: At post- Honwadaj, Tal-Mukhed,
       Nanded-431715
       Mobile No.: 7756862283
       Email: [email protected]
    3. Gadkari Pooja Prabhakar
       Age: 29, Occupation: Student,
       Address: Laxmi-Prasad Building,Panchshilnagar
       A/P Bhilawadi Tal-Palus Sangli-416303
       Mobile No.: 8850873162
       Email: [email protected]
    4. Mathwale Varsharani Shivmurtiappa
       Age: 30, Occupation-: Service,
       Address: Itgyal Post- Mukramabad Tal-Mukhed
       Nanded - 431719.
       Mobile No.: 8390010681
       Email: [email protected]
          5. Gosavi Ajendra Balasaheb
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         Age: 29, Occupation: Student,
         Address: At Post Ganegaon Khalsa
         Tal-Shirur Pune
         Mobile No.: 9325738579
         Email: [email protected]
       6. Ghuge Sunil Munjaji
           Age: 38, Occupation: BAMS,
           Address: At chimegaon Post Gojegaon
           Tal- Aundha, Hingoli
           Mobile No.: 9518561942
           Email: [email protected]
       7. Khadke Amol Parashram
           Age: 25, Occupation: Student,
           Address: At Post Sawna Tal-Chikhli
           Mobile No.: 9767699020
           Email: [email protected]
       8. Gode Sopan Eknath
           Age: 32, Occupation: Student,
           Address: At Malegaon Pathar Post-Ghargaon
           Tal-Sangamner , Ahmednagar 422620
           Mobile No.: 9689452273
           Email: [email protected]
       9. Bhaltilak Sandip Ambadas
           Age:38, Occupation: Student
           Address: H.No L104 MHADA Colony
           Kallkhed Akola 444001
           Mobile No.: 9527259074
           Email: [email protected]
       10. Khatik Amit Usman
           Age:29, Occupation: Service
           Address: Chishti Manjil, Plot no. 1
           Near sacred heart school Jaydeep Nagar
           Nashik 422006
           Mobile No.: 9284839098
           Email: [email protected]
       11. Khillare Mamata Subhash
           Age:27, Occupation: Student
           Address: Savitri Niwas, Dhanshree colony
           Nanded 431605
           Mobile No.: 7821851918
           Email: [email protected]
       12. Kale Vijay Ashok
           Age: 27, Occupation: Service
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          Address: A/P Bhose, Pandharpur
          Solapur 413315
          Mobile No.: 9970180795
          Email: [email protected]
      13. Mahajan Vijay Janardan
          Age:32, Occupation: Student
          Address: Plot No 54, Near Hanuman Mandir
          Vivekanand
          Nagar Tal: Nandgaon Nashik 423106
          Mobile:9373278331
          Email:[email protected]
      14. Mokashi Rangram Subarao
          Age:32 , Occupation:Student
          Address: A/p Nangnur, Tal. Gadhinlaj
          Dist. kolhapur
          Mobile:7507298036
          Email:[email protected]
      15. Kranti Jalindar Yenge
          Age:25 , Occupation:Student
          Address: Latur
          Mobile:8530832367
          Email:[email protected]
      16. Rajesh Dattatray Pawar
          Age:30 , Occupation: Student
          Address: A/p Umbarde,
          Dist. Satara
      17. Akshay Balaso Khade
          Age. 27, Occupation: Student
          Address: New Hind MHADA Colony,
          Ghodapdeo, Cotton green,
          Mumbai 10
      18. Swati Ravindra Masal
          Age. 26, Occupation: Student
          Address: A/p Rashin,
          Ta. Karjat, Dist. Ahmednagar
                Versus
      1. The State of Maharashtra
        Through Chief Secretary,
         Mantralaya, Mumbai 400032
      2. The Secretary,
         General Administration Department,
         Mantralaya, Mumbai 400032
      3. The Secretary
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          Maharashtra Public Service Commission
          5th, 7th and 7th Floor
          Cooprej Telephone Exchange Bldg,
          Maharshi Karve Marg,
          Cooprej, Mumbai 400021.            ... Respondents

                               WITH
                    WRIT PETITION NO.448 OF 2023

  1. Vishal Prakashrao Dhanage                  ...
Petitioners
      Age 29 years,
      Address: Swamipuram apartment,
      Thorle Madhavrav Peshwe Road,
      Nr. Ambil odha colony,
      Sadashiv Peth, Pune 411030
     Permanent Address: Durga Nagar,
     Nilanga, Latur - 413521
 2. Shinde Suchita Ramesh
      Age: 27 years
      Address: Adhalgaon, Shrigonda,
      Ahmednagar - 413701
 3. Ganesh Bansi Pawar
      Age:22 years
      Address: Dhalwadi, Post: Kuldharan
     Tal.Karjat Dist: Ahmednagar
 4. Suryawanshi Chandrakant Gangadhar
     Age:30 years,
     Address: At Bhaswadi.Biharipur
     Mukhed, Dist. Nanded
             Versus
 1. Maharashtra Public Service Commission
      Through the Secretary,
      5, 6, 7th Floor, Cooperage Telephone-
      Exchange Building, Cooperage,
      Maharshi Karve Marg, Mumbai -21.
2. State of Maharashtra                     ...Respondents


                               WITH
                    WRIT PETITION NO.587 OF 2023

              1. Sachidanand Dadaji Tekam              ...
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       Petitioners
       Age: 41 years, Occ.: Student
       Address: Baburao Sambhaji Atram,
       Mahadeo Mandir ward, Samata Chowk,
       Babupeth, Chandrapur- 442401
       Mobile No.: 9529767998
       Email ID: [email protected]
   2. Chanchal Vijay Bhamare
       Age: 23, Occupation: Student
       Address: Saiashish Bunglow, Shivaji Nagar,
       Pimpalner, Tal-Sakri, Dist- Dhule 424306
       Mobile Number: 9075307987
       Email: [email protected]
   3. Madhura Dnyandev Shelar
       Age: 28, Occupation: Student
       Address: At Bhiwadi, Post Jamb,
       Tal.Wai, Dist. Satara
       Mobile Number: 7350775192
       Email: [email protected]
    4. Patil Nilesh Krushnarao
       Age: 38, Occupation: Student
       Address: Nirmalkrishna Bungalow,
       Audumbar Nagar, Amrutdham Panchvati,
       Nashik 422003
       Mobile Number: 9404688811
       Email: [email protected]
    5. Pratik Anandrao Somkule
       Age: 30, Occupation: Student
       Address: At-Post. Thanegaon Tal. Karanja (Gha)
       Dist. Wardha Pin Code- 442203
       Mobile Number: 9373378983
       Email: [email protected]
    6. Kalpeshkumar Vijay Chavan
       Age: 34, Occupation: Service
       Address: Parkside Homes, Panchavati, Nashik
       Mobile Number: 9921521704
       Email: [email protected]
    7. Namrata Dnyanoba Shinde
       Age: 27, Occupation: Student
       Address: At/Post- Taka, Tal. Ausa, Dist.Latur
       Mobile Number: 9881512890
       Email: [email protected]
    8. Komal Shrikantrao Patil
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       Age: 28, Occupation: Student
       Address: Tanish Pearl Society, Charholi Phata,
       Pune Aalandi Road, Pune
       Mobile Number: 9096705157
       Email: [email protected]
    9. Prachi Vasudev Kachare
       Age: 33, Occupation: Service
       Address: House No.440, Parkhe Mala,
       Near Kapil Malhar, Baner, Pune - 411045
       Mobile Number: 9028904858
       Email: [email protected]
    10. Rajendra Jayvant Baad
        Age: 35, Occupation: Student
        Address: ApVithalapur, Tal-Atpadi,
        Dist-Sangli-415301
        Mobile Number: 7972132957
        Email: [email protected]
    11. Rajshree Balasaheb Jadhav
        Age: 31, Occupation: Student
        Address: Dnyaneshwar Nagar, Newasa Road,
        Near Bhenda Offce, Back To the Bade Hospital,
        Shevgaon- 414502.
        Mobile Number: 9049279221
        Email: [email protected]
    12. Ganesh Murlidhar Murhe
        Age: 28, Occupation: Service
        Address: At Post - Bota, Tehsil- Sangamner,
        Dist- Ahmednagar, Pin 422602
        Mobile Number: 8796583028
        Email: [email protected]
    13. Nanda Bhujangrao Wagh
        Age: 34, Occupation: Service
        Address: Vijayantnagar C,Plot No. 51a,
        Satara Parisar, Deolai Road, Aurangabad- 431001.
        Mobile Number: 9373058626
        Email: [email protected]
    14. Raveena Vinay Gadgil
        Age: 28, Occupation: Student
        Address: 644/1B, Damodar Society,
        Boulding No 2, Flat No 16,17,
        Bibwewadi, Pune- 411037.
        Mobile Number: 9657578100
        Email: [email protected]
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    15. Pratik Navnathrao Gangawane
        Age: 35, Occupation: Student
        Address: At Post -Waruda, Taluka,
        District - Osmanabad -413501
        Mobile Number: 9850282588
        Email: [email protected]
    16. Pratiksha Nandkumar Ghotkar
        Age: 30, Occupation: Student
        Address: Teli Galii Vairag,
        Tal Barshi, Dist. Solapur- 413402
        Mobile Number: 7666145634
        Email: [email protected]
    17. Munde Shailesh Nagnath
        Age: 30, Occupation: Student
        Address: Samarth Nagar, Third Lane, Kaij, Dist: Beed
        Mobile Number: 9637050816
        Email: [email protected]
    18. Sandeep Shahadeo Gite
        Age: 37, Occupation: Student
        Address: Vidheshwari Niwas,
        Chhatrapati Colony Kranti Nagar, Nagar Road, Beed
        Mobile Number: 9403885980
        Email: [email protected]
    19. Amol Kashinath Shinde
        Age: 32, Occupation: Student
        Address: At Kunbephal, Post Ambasakhar,
        Tal. Ambejogai, Dist. BeedMobile Number: 9403558858
        Email: [email protected]
    20. Gajanan Ashruji Chate
        Age: 32, Occupation: Service
        Address: A/P Gandhari,
        Tal. Lonar, Dist. Buldhana- 443302
        Mobile Number: 8468805207
        Email: [email protected]
    21. Sitaram Suresh Parve
        Age: 26, Occupation: Student
        Address: At. Dadpur, Post Virwade,
        Tal. Mohol, Dist. Solapur- 413205
        Mobile Number: 8381067199
        Email: [email protected]
    22. Shital Ramdas Susatkar
        Age: 27, Occupation: Student
        Address: Irrigation colony, Mahan,
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        Tal. Barshitakali, Dist. Akola- 444405
        Mobile Number: 8308764948
        Email: [email protected]
    23. Anil Maruti Vhanamane
        Age: 28, Occupation: Student
        Address: A/P Soradi,
        Tal. Jat, Dist. Sangli- 416412
        Mobile Number: 9096869652
        Email: [email protected]
    24. Sumedh Keshavrao Gaikwad
        Age: 38, Occupation: Student
        Address: 3, Heramb Garden, Kalpataru Garden,
        Ashokmarg, Nashik.
        Mobile Number: 9881051873
        Email: [email protected]
    25. Madan Sitaram Garkal
        Age: 34, Occ: Teacher
        Address: Rushi Park, Jadhao Layout, Pusad
        Tq. Pusad, Dist. Yavatmal- 445204
        Mobile No: 9404103184
        Email ID: [email protected]
    26. Ajit Madhukar Gaikwad.
         Age: 31, Occ.: Student
         Address: At Nanegaon, Post Kule,
         Taluka- Mulshi, Dist- Pune - 412108
         Mobile No: 8999275620
         Email ID: [email protected]
    27. Vijaykumar Shashikant Badkar
         Age: 33, Occ.: Govt. Employee
         Address: At. Aurnal Po. Dundage.
         Tq. Gadhinglaj, Dist. Kolhapur- 414501
         Mobile No: 9359209119
         Email ID: [email protected]
    28. Maruti Dattatraya Late
        Age: 32, Occ: teacher
        Address: Adarsh paramedical institute,
        Sr.no. 20, fat no.1, 1st foor, Mayur building,
        Punyainagar, kk market, Balajinagar, Pune -411043
        Mobile No: 9511731360
        Email ID: [email protected]
    29. Samadhan Pandurang Babar
        Age.36, Occ.: Private Job
        Address: A/P. Shirgaon Tal. Pandharpur
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        Dist. Solapur PIN.413304
        Mobile No: 9762279437
        Email ID: [email protected]
    30. Shivaji Tulshiram Chabukswar
        Age: 24, Occ.: Student
        Address: I U D P Colony Washim,
        Dist. Washim, Tal. Washim 444505
        Mobile No: 7083909269
        Email ID: [email protected]
    31. Satish Madhaorao Mehar
        Age: 34, Occ.: Teacher
        Address: Gurudev Nagar, Near At/Post.
        Tal-Arni, Dist- Yavatmal
        Mobile No: 9011875298
        Email ID: [email protected]
    32. Gajaanan Ramchandra Narwade
        Age: 34, Occ.: Teacher
        Address: At. Bittargaon (khurd)
        Po. Marlegaon. Tq. Umarkhed, Dist. Yavatmal
        Pin: 445206
        Mobile: 9657322260
        Email ID: [email protected]
    33. Gulab Kirtipal Rathod
        Age: 36, Occ.: Teacher
        Address: At. Po. Dhundi. Tq. Pusad
        Dist. Yavatmal- 445204
        Mobile No: 8275287480
        Email ID: [email protected]
    34. Kapil Bavikdas dagade
        Age: 42, Occ:Teacher
        Address: At Telang Takali Post Umri,
        Tah- Kelapur Dist- Yavatmal Pin- 445302
        Mobile No: 9881624941
        Email ID: [email protected]
    35. Chetan Shashikant Sanap
        Age: 31, Occ.: Studying
        Address: Oasis Insignia, Behind
        Railway Station, Aurangabad 431005
        Mobile No: 9871492280
        Email ID: [email protected]
    36. Nilesh Sudhakar Palaskar
        Age: 41, Occ.: Govt. Employee
        Address: Sukhakarta niwas, machchi lay out,
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        Siddhi vinayak nagar
        Buldana. Tq. Buldana .Dist. Buldana- 443001
        Mobile No: 8275232138
        Email ID: [email protected]
    37. Santosh babanrao Malsatwad
        Age: 41, Occ.: Teacher
        Address: Flat No 1, J/B Sinhgad Tirupati Executive
        Ulka Nagri Garkheda Parisar Dist. Aurangabad- 431001
        Mobile No: 9860914648
        Email ID: [email protected]
    38. Pooja Munjaji Ghogre
        Age: 24, Occ.: Student
        Address: Purna Road, Nanded
        Mobile No: 9011386535
        Email ID: [email protected]
    39. Nikhil Gulabrao Shinde
        Age: 29, Occ.: Student
        Address: Eklavya Nagar Wadgaon Road Yavatmal
        Mobile No: 8605613013
        Email ID: [email protected]
    40. Maske Gopal Nagorao
        Age-29, Occ.: Student
        Address: At Raipur, Post Dhar,
        Tq and Dist. Parbhani- 431401
        Mobile No.: 9637510951/9421897387
        Email ID: [email protected]
    41. Madhuri Sahebrao Dalvi
        Age: 30, Occ.: Student
        Address: At Post - Vinchuri Dalvi,
        Tal. Sinner, District- Nashik
        Mobile No. 8378947317, 9657060067
        Email ID: [email protected]
    42. Ramkrishna Ananda Lohar
        Age: 36, Occ.: Govt. Job
        Address: Pimpalgaon Hareshwar,
        Tal. Pachora, Dist Jalgaon 424203
        Mobile No.: 9922426425/9922532530
        Email ID: [email protected]
    43. Mahipal Shantilal Dhoka
        Age: 34, Occ.: Student
        Address: D-204, Maitri Park, Mulewadi Road,
        A/p- Manchar Tal. Ambegaon Dist- Pune
        Mobile No: 9730800801
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        Email ID: [email protected]
    44. Arun Vitthalrao Maske
        Age-42, Occ.: Private Teacher
        Address: Shakya 18 Vikas Nagar,
        Near Verma Colony Parbhani- 431401
        Mobile No.: 7767973707/ 7499696492
        Email ID: [email protected]
    45. Shrikant Vilas Sathawane
        Age: 30, Occ.: Student
        Address: Dabha, Post-Kothurna Tal Dist. Bhandara
        Mobile No: 9561369590/7020255738
        Email ID: [email protected]
    46. Bhoyar Jitesh Vitthal
        Age: 31 Years, Occ.: Student
        Address: Prabal Colony, At. Bangaon,
        Tal. Amgaon, Dist. Gondia- 441902
        Mob No.: 7276474006
        Email ID: [email protected]
    47. Tushar Pratap Gavali
        Age: 31, Occ.: Job
        Address: Plot No 698 B Ward, Yallama Mandir
        Area Kolhapur- 416012
        Mobile No.: 9503795352
        Email ID: [email protected]
    48. Bhushankumar Bhauso Bhosale
        Age: 30 years, Occ.: Student
        Address: A/P Nelkaranji, Tal. Atpadi,
        Dist. Sangali-415398
        Mobile No.: 9422269348
        Email ID: [email protected]
                   Versus
    1. The State of Maharashtra
       Through Secretary,
       Home Department, Mantralaya,
       Mumbai- 400032
    2. Maharashtra Public Service Commission
       Through its Secretary, 5th, 7thand 8thFloor,
       Cooperage Telephone Exchange Building
       MaharshiKarve Marg, Cooperage,
       Mumbai - 400021
       E-mail: [email protected]
       Mobile No: 7303821822                  ...Respondents
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                               WITH
                    WRIT PETITION NO.589 OF 2023

  1   Ganesh Ambadas Khedkar                             ... Petitioners
      Age:33, Occupation: Student
      Address :At Post - Chinchpur Ijade,
      Tal-Partur, Dist - Ahmednagar
      Mobile Number: 8983434381
      Email: [email protected]
  2   Sanjay Navanath Waghmare
      Age: 31, Occupation: Service,
      Address: At Post- Gaikarwadi,
      Tal-Karjat, Dist-Ahmednagar
      Mobile No.:9921313399
      Email: [email protected]

  3   Shekhar Sitaram Shivale
      Age: 29, Occupation: Student,
      Address: At Post- Vadhu bk,
      Tal-Shirur, Dist-Pune
      Mobile No.: 9975317575
      Email:[email protected]
          Versus
  1   The State of Maharashtra
      Through Secretary,
      Home Department, Mantralaya,
      Mumbai - 400032
  2   Maharashtra Public service Commission
      Through its Secretary, 5th, 7th and 8th Floor,
      Cooperage Telephone Exchange Building
      Maharshi Karve Marg, Cooperage
      Mumbai - 400021
      Email: [email protected]
      Mobile no: 7303821822




                               WITH
                    WRIT PETITION NO.591 OF 2023

  1   Sanjay Ashok Khandare                              ... Petitioners
      Age: 34, Occupation: Student,
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      Address: At Post-Kasura,
      Tal-Balapu, Dist-Akola 444109
      Mobile No.: 7066518324
      Email: [email protected]
  2   Samadhan Shankar Gaikwad
      Age: 36, Occupation: Service,
      Address: At Irlewadi,
      Tal-Barshi, Dist Solapur
      Mobile No.:8668628479
      Email-: [email protected]
  3   Meenal Ramrao Chavan
      Age:35, Occupation: Service
      Address: Rigad Nagar, Old Pedgaon Road,
      Parbhani
      Mobile No.:9545491897
      Email-: [email protected]
  4   Tejas Rajesh Rathod
      Age: 27, Occupation: Student,
      Address: Beed Bypass Aurangabad.
      Mobie No.:8390470944
      Email-: [email protected]
         Versus
  1   The State of Maharashtra & ors.
      Through its Chief Secretary,
      Government of Maharashtra,
      CS Office Main Building, Mantralaya,
      6th Floor, Madame Cama Road,
      Mumbai - 400032
      E-mail: [email protected]
      Phone No.: +91-22-22025042
  2   The Secretary
      5th, 7th and 8th Floor,
      Cooperage Telephone Exchange Building
      Maharshi Karve Marg,
      Cooperage, Mumbai - 400021
      Email: [email protected]
      Mobile no: 7303821822
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Mr. Sachin Gite for Petitioner in Writ Petition Stamp No.
9/2023 & Writ Petition No. 15938/2022.

Mr. Asim Sarode a/w Mr. Ajinkya Udane a/w Mr. Trunal
Tonape a/w Ms. Nikita Anandache a/w Mr. Shriya Awale for
Petitioners in Writ Petition Nos. 368/2023, 654/2023,
587/2023, 589/2023, 591/2023.

Mr. Ajinkya Udane for Petitioners in Writ Petition No.
654/2023 (Legal Aid).

Mr. Sangharsh Waghmare a/w Mr. Dnyaneshwar Kale for
Petitioner in Writ Petition No. 448/2023.

Mr. Pravin Kamble for Petitioner in Writ Petition No. 418/2023
& Writ Petition Stamp No. 1592/2023.

Mr. Sandeep Dere for Petitioner in Writ Petition Nos.650/2023
and 651/2023.

Mr. A. A. Kumbhakoni, Sr. Advocate i/b Mr. Ashutosh Kulkarni
for Respondent.

Mr. M. M. Pabale, AGP a/w Ms. R. A. Salunkhe, AGP a/w Ms. N.
M. Mehra, AGP for State in Writ Petition No. 368/2023, Writ
Petition Stamp No. 9/2023, Writ Petition Nos. 418/2023,
650/2023, 654/2023, 651/2023, 15938/2022 Writ Petition
Stamp No. 1592/2023.

Mr. R. P. Kadam, AGP for State in Writ Petition No. 448/2023.

Mr. B. V. Samant, AGP a/w Mr. P. P. Pujari, AGP for State in Writ
Petition Nos. 587/2023.

Ms. R. A. Salunkhe, AGP for State in Writ Petition No.
589/2023.

Mr. B. V. Samant, AGP for State in Writ Petition No. 591/2023.
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                     CORAM : S.V. GANGAPURWALA, ACJ. &
                              SANDEEP V. MARNE, J.

              RESERVED ON : 17 JANUARY, 2023
         PRONOUNCED ON : 20 JANUARY, 2023

JUDGMENT ( Per SANDEEP V. MARNE, J.) :

1. In these Petitions, Petitioners assail various orders passed by the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal, Mumbai (Tribunal), in Original Applications instituted by them questioning the correctness of answer key / revised answer key in respect of several questions in preliminary examination conducted by the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) for State Civil Services Examination, 2022.

2. For some of the Petitioners, this is the second round of litigation. In Writ Petitions Nos.15938 of 2022 and 368 of 2023, the Tribunal had proceeded to dismiss and Original Applications by Applicants therein by the judgment and order dated November 24, 2022. They had questioned revised answer key to question Nos.48, 20, 89 before the Tribunal. The Presenting Offcer appearing for the State Government made a statement before the Tribunal that question No.48 was deleted Vina Khadpe 51 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc by the MPSC and on that count, the Tribunal proceed to ignore the challenge to the revised answer key to question No.48. When Tribunal's order was questioned before this Court in Writ Petition no.14904 of 2022, the correct position came to light on account of statement made by counsel for MPSC before this Court that question no.48 was not deleted. This Court therefore by its order dated December 8th 2022, set aside order dated November 24, 2022 and remanded Original Application No.1175 of 2022 for fresh decision. Similarly, Original Application No.1150 of 2022 was also remanded back on similar grounds by order dated 9 th December, 2022 passed in Writ Petition No.15246 of 2022. In similar manner, Original Application No.1145 of 2022 was also remanded by this Court by its order dated December 21, 2022 passed in Writ Petition No.1555 of 2022. The Tribunal proceeded to decide merits of the challenge raised to the revised answer key to question no. 48 and accepting the expert's opinion, dismissed Original Application Nos.1145 of 2022, 1150 of 2022, 1175 of 2022 by common judgment and order dated December 15, 2022.

3. On similar lines, several other candidates fled Original Application Nos.1288 of 2022, 1266 of 2022, 1267 of 2022, Vina Khadpe 52 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc 1271 of 2022 questioning answer key/revised answer key in respect of various other questions which have also been dismissed by the Tribunal. The exact proceedings fled by various Petitioners before us can be tabulated as under:-

Sr. WP Nos. Petitioner's Details of First order Details Impugn- Disputed No name OA in OAs of earlier ed Question WPs dated in Nos.
                                                                          OAs
 1    15938 of   Darasing        1175     of   24/11/22    Wp No.   15.12.22       48
      2022       Pawar           2022 O.A.                 14904/
                                 Filed   on                2022
                                 22.11.22                  08.12.22
 2    368 of     Bharat          1150     of   24/11/22    Wp No.   15.12.22       48, 45,
      2023       Solanke         2022                      14904/                  20, 18,
                                                           2022                    34, 16,
                                                           08.12.22                42, 76, 68
                                                                                   and 89
 3    1070 of    Sanjay          1145     of   24/11/22    Wp       03.01.23       48, 89, 90
      2023       Khandare        2022                      No.1555
                                                           /2022
                                                           21.12.22
 4    587 of     Kunal Bhavsar 1145       of   24/11/22    WpNo.    03.01.23       48
      2023                     2022                        15757 /
                                                           2022
                                                           21.12.22
 5    9 of 2023 Sankolkumar      1288     of                            22.12.22   48
                Tarhal           2022 O.A.
                                 fled    on
                                 16.12.22
 6    1071 of    Ganesh          1266     of                            03.01.23   48,    45,
      2023       Khedkar         2022                                              20,    18,
                                                                                   34, 16, 89
                                                                                   and 42
 7    1072 of    Sachidanand     1267     of                            03.01.23   48,     45,
      2023       Tekam           2022                                              20,     18,
                                                                                   34, 16, 76,
                                                                                   68,     89
                                                                                   and 42
 8    448 of     Vishal          (O.A. Filed                            19.12.22   48
      2023       Dhanage         on
                                 15.12.22)




4. We have heard the learned counsel appearing for Petitioners. Mr. Gite, the learned counsel confned his Vina Khadpe 53 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc argument only to correctness of the revised answer key to question no.48. Mr. Sarode on the other hand, has questioned the correctness of answer key/revised answer key in respect of several other question Nos. 48, 45, 20, 18, 34, 16, 42, 76, 68,
89. However, he has conceded to the position that question No.48 has ultimately been deleted. Mr. Dere, the learned counsel appearing for Petitioners has also made submissions on correctness of answer key in respect of question No.89. The other learned counsels have adopted the submissions advanced by Mr. Gite, Mr. Sarode and Mr. Dere.
5. The learned counsels appearing for Petitioners have taken us through various text books and other material in order to demonstrate as to how the answers given by their respective clients were correct and how the answers in the answer key/ revised answer key of the MPSC are erroneous.
6. Mr. Kumbhakoni, the learned senior advocate appearing for the MPSC has resisted the Petitions. He would submit that this Court should confned itself only to the correctness of answer to question No.48 as Petitioners are now estoped from questioning correctness of answer key in respect of other Vina Khadpe 54 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc questions. This submission of Mr. Kumbhakoni is referable to orders passed by this Court on December 8, 22; December 9, 2022 and December 21, 2022 remanding the respective Original Applications only in respect of answer key to question No.48. Mr. Kumbhakoni has also taken us through the various text books and other material to demonstrate as to how the revised key to question no.48 is correct. He has place reliance on judgment of Supreme Court in the case of Ran Vijay Singh Versus State of Utter Pradesh And Other 1 in support of his contention that the academic matters are required to be left to the academicians by presuming correctness of the key answers and that even if doubt exists, beneft should go to examination authority rather than to the candidate.
7. In rejoinder, the learned counsel appearing for the Petitioners have countered the submissions made on behalf of the MPSC about restricting the scope of the present Petitions to question No.48 only. It is submitted that this Court has not determined the merits of issue of correctness of answers to question Nos. 20 and 89 while remanding the Original Applications. It is further submitted that in respect of the 1 (2018) 2 SCC 357 Vina Khadpe 55 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc other questions not covered by the orders of this Court dated December 8, 22; December 9, 2022 and December 21, 2022, there is no question of scope of those Petitions being restricted only to question No.48.
8. We have heard the learned counsel appearing for rival parties and have perused records of the case as well as various material placed before us. While the issue of correctness of answer key in respect of other questions is also raised in the present Petitions, the main thrust and common issue involved in all Petitions is about correctness of answer key in respect of question No.48. We therefore frst proceed to deal with the issue relating to question No.48.
9. Question No.48 in the preliminary examination reads as under;
"48. Pituitary gland in endocrine gland connected to hypothalamus at the base of the brain. It secretes many hormones.
(a) It is called as master endocrine gland.
(b) Its anterior part is neurohypophysis and posterior is adenohypophysis
(c) Oxytocin and Vasopressin are secreted by posterior pituitary.
(d) STH, TSH, ACTH are secreted by adenohypophysis. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
         (1) (a), (c) and (d)           (2) Only (a) and (c)
        (3) Only (d)                    (4) Only (b) and (d)"
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It is undisputed that in the frst answer key, option No. (1) was held to be the correct answer to question No.48. However, in the revised answer key, option No. (2) is held to be the correct answer. Thus, the entire issue revolves around the correctness as to the suggestion made in option No.(d) which reads thus;
"(d) STH, TSH, ACTH are secreted by adenohypophysis."

There appears to be no dispute about secretion of TSH and ACTH by adenohypophysis. It is secretion of STH which is the hotbed of controversy before us. While Petitioners have made strenuous efforts to demonstrate that STH is secreted by adenohypophysis, MPSC has attempted to demonstrate that STH is not secreted by adenohypophysis.

10. In the above manner, the entire controversy relating to correctness of answer key to question No.48 is narrowed down to issue as to whether STH is secreted by adenohypophysis or not. Here again, there appears to be some degree of unanimity on aspect that adenohypophysis is the large lobe of the pituitary gland. Petitioners submit that STH is secreted by pituitary gland, of which adenohypophysis is a part. The MPSC on the other hand has contended STH secreted by Vina Khadpe 57 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc hypothalamus, which is a part of brain and which does not form part of pituitary gland. Resultantly, MPSC contends that STH is not secreted by adenohypophysis and that therefore the suggestion given in option 'd' is erroneous.

11. Since we have been taken through number of text books and other material to demonstrate the correctness of respective assertions by the rival parties and since the issue involves the use of complex biological terms, we have called upon both sides to give their respective stand in a short notes. Accordingly, the exact stand about secretion of STH taken before us by the rival parties as refected in their short notes is as under:

Stand of Petitioners "STH, TSH, ACTH are secreted by adenohypophysis
1. Anterior part of Pituitary gland is also known as adenohypophysis
2. STH (also known as Growth Hormone) TSH, ACTH are secreted by anterior part of Pituitary gland (adenohypophysis)."

Stand of the MPSC "None of the organs in the human body, including various glands, such as 'Pituitary gland', function on their own. Requisite instructions are received by such glands in response to which they function. One of the important functions of various glands of human body is to secrete hormones. 'Hormones' are non-nutrient chemicals, which act as itercellular messengers.

Two types of instructions are received by glands. One re Vina Khadpe 58 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc positive in nature and are generally known as 'tropic' / 'tropin', which word has its origin in the Greek work 'trophos' meaning 'nurish'. Other are inhibitory i.e. negative in nature known as 'statin'.

To understand correct answer of Question No.48, one has to not only study the functions & operations of 'Pituitary gland' but also that part of the brain, which controls the functioning of 'Pituitary gland'. This part of brain is known as 'Hypothalamus'.

The 'Pituitary gland' has two lobes i.e. two parts, Anterior and Posterior. Anterior part is known as Adenohypothysis, which is the subject matter of Question No.48.

The Posterior part of 'Pituitary gland' is controlled by 'Hypothalamus' through nerves and not by way of Hormones. Whereas, the Anterior part of the 'Pituitary gland' also known as Adenohypothysis, (which is the subject matter of Question No.48) is controlled by 'Hypothalamus' through hormones, which work as messengers directing the 'Pituitary gland' either to secrete further hormones or to stop secreting such hormones. The major portion of Adenohypophysis comprises of special cells called 'Somatotrophs'. This part received hormones secreted by 'Hypothalamus' and in terms thereof this parts secrets further hormones.

Somatotropic hormone (STH) is the hormone secreted by 'Hypothalamus' & contains positive instructions as a result of which the Somatotrophs Cells from 'Pituitary gland' secrete hormones that are known as 'Growth Hormones' (GH). The Somatostatin hormones secreted by 'hypothalamus' issue negative instructions to Somatotrophs to stop secreting GH.

Thus, it is clear that STH is not secreted by any part of 'Pituitary gland'. STH is secreted by 'Hypothalamus'. When STH is secreted by 'hypothalamus', and not by 'Pituitary gland', reaches anterior lobe of 'Pituitary gland' (Adenohypophysis), the Adenohypophysis is turn secrets GJ (not STH).

Thus, it is incorrect to say that STH is secreted by any parts of pituitary gland, including Adenohypophysis. The STH is secreted by 'hypoythalamus'. The hormone which is secreted by anterior lobe of 'Pituitary gland' (adenohypothysis) is GH and not STH.

Therefore, the statement (D) given for answering question No.48 containing STH is incorrect. The other two ingredients mentioned in the statement (D) viz. TSH and ACTH are correct, as these hormones are secreted by anterior portion of 'Pituitary gland' (Adenohypophysis). However as stated hereinabove STH is not secreted by Adenohypophysis.

Resultantly, statement (D) is incorrect." Vina Khadpe 59 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc

12. Lengthy submissions made before us by counsels appearing for rival parties as well as the stand taken in written notes submitted before us, leaves no doubt in our mind that the controversy about secretion of STH either by adenohypophysis forming part of pituitary gland or by hypothalamus not forming part of pituitary gland cannot be solved except by undertaking inferential process and detailed reasoning. It is no doubt a complex issue, which can ideally be decided only by experts on the subject. While we have attempted to comprehend the complex biological terms used in various text books and process of secretion of various hormones by different parts of the body, we are not in a position to form a concrete opinion as to whether STH is indeed secreted by adenohypophysis, which admittedly is a part of pituitary gland.

13. The revised answer key has been prepared by Dr. Snehal Donde having 29 years of teaching, research and administrative related exercise and she has been functioning as Dean, Administrative Affair of the Bhaktivedanta Research Centre at ISKCON GEV, Manor Palghar (MS). Her resume is placed before us by MPSC to demonstrate her expertise in the Vina Khadpe 60 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc subject. The material used by her for arriving at her conclusion about incorrectness of suggestion in option no. "(d)"

is also placed before us.

14. In the light of position emerging before us, it would be appropriate to examine the scope of judicial review to be exercised by this Court in the matter of correctness of answer key. In Ran Vijay Singh (supra), the Apex Court has held as under;

"30.3 The Court should not at all re-evaluate or scrutinize the answer sheets of a candidate - it has no expertise in the matter and academic matters are best left to academics; 30.4 The Court should presume the correctness of the key answers and proceed on that assumption;
30.5 In the event of a doubt, the beneft should go to the examination authority rather than to the candidate.
32. It is rather unfortunate that despite several decisions of this Court, some of which have been discussed above, there is interference by the Courts in the result of examinations. This places the examination authorities in an unenviable position where they are under scrutiny and not the candidates. Additionally, a massive and sometimes prolonged examination exercise concludes with an air of uncertainty. While there is no doubt that candidates put in a tremendous effort in preparing for an examination, it must not be forgotten that even the examination authorities put in equally great efforts to successfully conduct an examination. The enormity of the task might reveal some lapse at a later stage, but the Court must consider the internal checks and balances put in place by the examination authorities before interfering with the efforts put in by the candidates who have successfully participated in the examination and the examination authorities. The present appeals are a classic example of the consequence of such interference where there is no fnality to the result of the examinations even after a lapse of eight years. Apart from the Vina Khadpe 61 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc examination authorities even the candidates are left wondering about the certainty or otherwise of the result of the examination - whether they have passed or not; whether their result will be approved or disapproved by the Court; whether they will get admission in a college or University or not; and whether they will get recruited or not. This unsatisfactory situation does not work to anybody's advantage and such a state of uncertainty results in confusion being worse confounded. The overall and larger impact of all this is that public interest suffers."

15. The judgment in Ran Vijay Singh (supra) is followed by the Apex Court in Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission through its Chairman and anr. Versus Rahul Singh and another 2 in which the Apex Court has held as under;

"12. The law is well settled that the onus is on the candidate to not only demonstrate that the key answer is incorrect but also that it is a glaring mistake which is totally apparent and no inferential process or reasoning is required to show that the key answer is wrong. The constitutional courts must exercise great restraint in such matters and should be reluctant to entertain a plea challenging the correctness of the key answers. In Kanpur University case2, the Court recommended a system of:
(1) moderation;
(2) avoiding ambiguity in the questions; (3) prompt decisions be taken to exclude suspected questions and no marks be assigned to such questions."

16. Thus, it is a well settled law that the scope of judicial review by this Court in the matter of correctness of answer key is extremely narrow. Unless a glaring mistake totally apparent 2 (2018) 7 SCC 254 Vina Khadpe 62 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc which does not require inferential process or reasoning is demonstrated, the constitutional courts would exercise great restraint in such matters involving correctness of the key answer.

17. In the present case, despite hearing lengthy submissions made on behalf of Petitioners, we are not able to arrive at a concrete conclusion that there is any glaring mistake committed by the MPSC in the revised answer key to question no.48. On the contrary, submissions made on behalf of the MPSC do indicate possibility of STH being secreted by hypothalamus, which admittedly is not a part of Pituitary gland. Since we are not experts in the subject, we do not express any fnal opinion on this aspect. Suffce it to state that no glaring mistake has been pointed out by Petitioners in the revised answer key to question No.48. We are therefore unable to exercise our power of judicial review to hold that the revised answer key to question No.48 is erroneous.

18. In respect of correctness of answer key to various other questions viz. Question Nos. 45, 20, 18, 34, 16, 76, 68, 89, we have heard Mr. Sarode, Mr. Dere at length on each of these Vina Khadpe 63 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc questions. As observed above, Mr. Kumbhakoni has raised objection about permissibility to go into the issue relating to question Nos. 45, 20, 18, 34, 16, 76, 68, 89 by this Court on account of the remand order being restricted only to question No.48. However, we propose to ignore the said objection as merits involved in respect of other questions are not determined by this Court. Also, several other Petitions are not governed by the remand order. Therefore, instead of labouring more on issue of permissibility to go into the merits of other questions, we have heard Mr. Sarode and Mr. Dere with regard to correctness of key answer to those questions as well.

19. As done in respect of Q. 48, we could have recorded submissions of Mr. Sarode and Mr. Dere to correctness of key answer to each of question Nos. 45, 20, 18, 34, 16, 76, 68, 89 and our fndings thereon at the risk of burdening the length of this judgment. We however restrain ourselves from doing so. Also of relevance is the fact that Petitioners in various other Petitions are at loggerhead with clients of Mr. Gite and Mr. Dere. They frmly belive that the answer key/revised answer key to Q. Nos. 45, 20, 18, 34, 16, 76, 68, 89 is correct. They have restricted their challenge to question No.48 only and they Vina Khadpe 64 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc do not have any grievance with regard to answer key/revised answer key in respect of question Nos. 45, 20, 18, 34, 16, 76, 68, 89. In fact, if the contentions of Mr. Sarode and Mr. Dere are to be accepted, marks secured by Petitioners represented by Mr. Gite might be reduced. Nevertheless, with a view to examine whether there exist any glaring error we have heard submissions of Mr. Sarode and Mr. Dere on correctness of key answer to 45, 20, 18, 34, 16, 76, 68, 89. Mr. Kumbhakoni has placed on record material to demonstrate correctness of key answers to some of these questions. Having heard the earned counsels at length, we are not able to record a fnding that there is any glaring mistake in answer key/ revised answer key to question Nos. 45, 20, 18, 34, 16, 76, 68, 89.

20. Though prohibited by the Apex Court, we did embark upon process of inference and reasoning to fnd out as to whether any glaring error could be pointed out by Petitioners in respect of answer key/revised key to question No.48 and to other questions. We are satisfed that there is no such glaring error.

21. Even if the contentions raised by the petitioners were to Vina Khadpe 65 / 65 (905 to 909) WP.15938.22(f).doc be accepted, at the highest it could be said that Petitioners have been able to create a doubt in the mind of this Court about correctness of the answer key / revised answer key to question No.48 and other questions. However, as held by the Apex Court in Ran Vijay Singh (supra) in the event of doubt, the beneft should go to the examination authority and not be the candidates. Thus, even on creation of doubt in the mind of this Court, petitioners cannot succeeded in the present Petitions.

22. In the result, we are of the view that no case is made out by Petitioners for interference of this Court in exercise of jurisdiction under Article 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. There is no error committed by the Tribunal in passing the impugned judgments and orders. Writ Petitions are devoid of merits Consequently they are dismissed without any order as to costs.

(SANDEEP V. MARNE, J.) (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE)