Writ petition which is simplicitor for a money claim is not maintainable

Bombay Distributors Vs State of Maharashtra (Bombay High Court) Bombay High Court held that Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution which is simplicitor for a money claim is not maintainable. Accordingly, present writ relating to recovery of excess charges paid towards excise supervisory staff is also not maintainable. Facts- The petition is espoused on the grounds that Respondents ought to have recovered the supervision charges or cost in accordance with the circulars dated 19 November, 1981 and 11 March, 1993, which direct to recover the proportionate charges. Further, the cost o...