The prayers in this Writ Petition (Civil) are as follows :

“(i) Issue writ, order or direction in the nature of mandamus, or other appropriate writ, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider and act upon Ext P3 application as expeditiously as possible within a time limit to be specified by this Hon'ble court.

(ii) Grant such other and further reliefs which are just and reasonable under the nature and circumstances of the case.

(iii) Allow the petitioner to recover the full costs incurred for the institution and conduct of this writ petition (Civil) from respondent No.3”

2. Heard Sri. Varghese C. Kuriakose, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Smt. A.C. Vidhya, learned Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 3 and Sri. Martin D. Alumkara, learned counsel appearing for contesting respondent No.5. Though notice has been duly served on respondent No.4, there is no appearance for that party. It is common ground that R-4 is supporting the cause of the petitioner and presumably it is on this account that he may not entered appearance despite service of notice.

3. The petitioner herein claims to be the owner in possession and enjoyment of the property having