LAXMI VERMA Vs. STATE OF MAHARASHTRA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Leave granted. Arguments heard.

(2.) Even though a short but important and crisp question of interpretation of Section 41(2) of Maharashtra Municipal Councils, Nagar Panchayats and Industrial Townships Act, 1965 (hereinafter shall be referred to as the 'Act') arises for our consideration in these Appeals. The provision stands as under:

(3.) It is pertinent to mention, prior to amendment carried out sometime in 1994, said Section 41 stood as under: