ASHOK BHUSHAN, J.

1. W.P.(C) No.18690 of 2009 filed as a public interest litigation raises environmental concern alleging illegal filling of wet land to the extent of 7.42.64 hectares (74,264 sq.m) situated within 15 kilometers from the Ashtamudi Lake, which is one of the 19 sites designated as ‘wet land of international importance’ in the State of Kerala. The writ petition was entertained as public interest litigation on 6.7.2009. Various orders were passed by the Division Benches from time to time including appointment of Advocate Commissioner by order dated 21.12.2010 to inspect the premises and submit a report. The Advocate Commissioner, after inspection, submitted a report. Counter affidavits by the State as well as the 8th respondent, who is the contesting respondent had already been filed. Pursuant to the order of this Court dated 30.10.2015, the petitioner has also filed an additional affidavit, in which, counter affidavit has also been filed by the 8th respondent.

2. W.P.(C) No.15757 of 2008 has been filed by the Chairman, Quilon Medical Trust against the repo