This right is enforceable through penalties on erring officers, disciplinary actions, and oversight by the Maharashtra State Commission for Right to Service. It overrides conflicting provisions in other laws to ensure effective implementation. Ultimately, this empowers citizens with a statutory entitlement to timely, accountable, and transparent government services.
Article 309 was central to the case because it empowers the State Government to frame rules regulating the recruitment and conditions of service for persons appointed to public services. The court referred to this provision to affirm that the government has the legal authority to unilaterally modify service conditions and prescribe departmental examinations as a prerequisite for promotion.
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The most critical point was the interpretation of Section 2(dc) of the Act. The court reasoned that the grade separator, which is an underpass set up to obviate traffic congestion and air pollution, constitutes a “facility for the public or a convenience for the public at large.” Since the statutory definition of “construction” in Section 2(dc) specifically excludes the provision of facilities of this nature for the public, the PMC’s work could not be regarded as prohibited construction under the Act.
2.57 Recovery of amounts due to the Government 2.57.1 Bare Act Provision: 34. Recovery of amounts due to the Government.―Any
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2.39 Annual report 2.39.1 Bare Act Provision: 20P. Annual report.―(1) The Authority shall prepare once in every year, in such
2.34 Restriction on future employment by Chairperson and members: 2.34.1 Bare Act Provision: 20K. Restriction on future employment by Chairperson
AMASRA: 2.34 Section 20K. Restriction on future employment by Chairperson and members. Read Post »
2.33 Removal of Chairperson and members: 2.33.1 Bare Act Provision: 20J. Removal of Chairperson and members.―(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in
AMASRA: 2.33 Section 20J. Removal of Chairperson and members. Read Post »
2.32 Functions and powers of Authority 2.31.1 Bare Act Provision: 20-I. Functions and powers of Authority.―(1) The Authority shall exercise
AMASRA: 2.32 Section 20-I. Functions and powers of Authority. Read Post »
2.31 Salary, allowances and meetings of Authority: 2.31.1 Bare Act Provision: 20H. Salary, allowances and meetings of Authority.―(1) The salaries
AMASRA: 2.31 Section 20H. Salary, allowances and meetings of Authority. Read Post »
2.30 Selection Committee for selection of members of Authority: 2.30.1 Bare Act Provision: 20G. Selection Committee for selection of members
AMASRA: 2.30 Section 20G. Selection Committee for selection of members of Authority. Read Post »
