High court quashes RERA’s choice for post of member

The High Court of Bombay at Goa has quashed the appointment of retired district court judge Cholu Gauns as a member of the Goa Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA). The court directed the state government to appoint retired district judge Vincent M D’Silva instead. The court found that the government's decision to disregard the selection committee's preference for D'Silva over Gauns was unjustified and lacked supporting evidence. The court emphasized the importance of adhering to the selection committee's recommendations and maintaining the sanctity of the appointment process. This ruling underscores the need for transparency and fairness in the appointment of regulatory authority members.