(1.) Rule in each of these petitions. With the consent of and at the request of the learned counsel for the parties, rule is made returnable forthwith.
(2.) The challenge in this batch of petitions is to the alleged non-consideration and/or rejection of proposals submitted by the Petitioners for opening of English Medium Unaided Primary Schools in the State of Maharashtra.
(3.) By circular dated 28th May, 2010, the State invited proposals for commencement of English Medium Unaided Primary Schools at various locations within the State of Maharashtra. In pursuance of such circulars, advertisements, including advertisement dated 3rd June, 2010 was issued, inviting proposals as aforesaid.