J. Chelameswar, C.J.

1. These two writ petitions are filed in public interest. The petitioner in W.P. (C).No.35180 of 2009 is a former Minister of the Union of India.

2. W.P.(C).No.35180 of 2009 is filed with the prayers as follows:

"a) call for the records leading to the case and issue a writ of certiorari or any other appropriate writ, order or direction, quashing Exhibit.P1.

b) issue such other appropriate writ, oder or direction which this Hon'ble Court may deem fit in the circumstances of the case.

c) award costs to the Petitioner".

3. The impugned order-Exhibit P1 is an Order dated 14.10.2009 evidencing a decision taken by the Government of Kerala. The relevant portion reads as follows:

"The Islamic Financial Services (IFS) Industry has grown substantially over the years forming a significant segment within global financial services and is generating lot of interest as an alternative model of financial intermediation. Growing awareness and demand for investment and financing in compliance with Shariah principles as well as increasing level of affluence have provided a fillip to Islamic Financial Services. With the objective of promoting an interest-free finan