1. The main question that arises for consideration in this writ proceedings is as to the correctness or otherwise of the contention of the petitioner that the dictum laid down by the Full Bench of this Court in the reference order dated 16.10.2017 in the case Abdul Muneer & Anr. v. Sub Registrar, Tirur, reported in 2018 (1) KLT 238 (FB), is not applicable to the instant case in view of the observations in para 25 of the Full Bench direction.

2. The prayers in this Writ Petition are as follows:

“(i) Call for the entire records leading to Exhibit P1 to P3 and issue a writ of certiorari or any other appropriate writ, order or direction and thereby quash the same.

(ii) Declare that the decision of the Full Bench dated 16.10.2017 reported as 2018 (1) KHC 207 (FB) is not applicable in this case on hand.

(iii) Pass such other orders deemed fit in the facts and circumstances of the case.

(iv) Grant the petitioner the costs of the Writ Petition (Civil).”

3. Sri.K.Shri Hari Rao, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Sri. Saigi Jacob Palatty, learned Senior Government Pleader appearing for the respondents were heard in extenso in earlier occasions and the case is taken today fo