The dispute involves several co-operative housing societies registered under the Maharashtra Co-operative Societies Act, 1960, and their grievances against the State of Maharashtra and the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority. The petitioners have filed writ petitions against the respondents, seeking relief under the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Act, 1976. The court has been approached to adjudicate on the matters related to housing and area development. The exact nature of the dispute and the court's decision are not clearly stated in the provided text.