With reference to the vacancies in Maharashtra government bodies as mentioned in the PIL, consider the following statements: 1. The petition claims vacancies violate Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution. 2. The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has 270 out of 92 positions filled. 3. The petition seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the government to fill vacancies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

PIL seeks writ of mandamus to fill vacancies in 14 Maharashtra government bodies

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Constitutional bodies (CAG, UPSC, FC, NCSC...)· Prelims + Mains· 10 October 2026

Judicial review of administrative vacancies: a GS2 case study on Writ of Mandamus and Fundamental Rights.

Why in news

A PIL was filed in the Bombay High Court's Kolhapur Bench seeking a writ of mandamus to compel the Maharashtra government to fill vacancies in 14 government bodies.

Background

The petition highlights significant vacancies in the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC), which has 92 out of 270 positions filled, and the State Human Rights Commission, which has 29 out of 54 positions filled. The petitioner claims these vacancies affect approximately four lakh aspirants and violate Articles 14 and 21.

Facts for Prelims

FactThe petition identifies 14 government bodies with significant vacancies in Maharashtra.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the vacancies in Maharashtra government bodies as mentioned in the PIL, consider the following statements:

The petition claims vacancies violate Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution.
The Maharashtra Public Service Commission has 270 out of 92 positions filled.
The petition seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the government to fill vacancies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The MPSC has 92 out of 270 positions filled.

For Mains

Q. Examine the impact of administrative vacancies in statutory and constitutional bodies on the delivery of public services and the protection of fundamental rights.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Administrative paralysis: Vacancies in regulatory bodies leading to delayed grievance redressal and stalled recruitment cycles
Constitutional friction: Delay in filling public service positions as a potential violation of the right to equality and livelihood

Keywords: Writ of Mandamus · Public Service Commission · Statutory Bodies · Right to Equality · Administrative Efficiency

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