JUDGMENT :

As identical issue has been raised in these writ proceedings, these WP(C)s are disposed of on the basis of this common judgment.

2. The prayers in W.P.(C) No. 16800 of 2020 are as follows:

“i. Issue a writ of certiorari or other appropriate writ, direction or order calling for records relating to Ext P4 and quash the same to the extent it directs to comply with the provisions of The Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017.

ii. Declare that The Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017 or The Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland (Amendment) Act, 2018 has no application at the time of issuing Ext P4 order.

iii. Issue a writ of mandamus or other appropriate writ, order or direction commanding 2nd respondent to reassess the land tax under Section 6A of the Land Tax Act, 1961 and make necessary changes in the entries of the revenue records And

iv. Issue such other appropriate writ, order or direction as this Hon'ble Court deem fit and proper, in the circumstances of the case.”

3. The prayers in W.P.(C) No. 16697 of 2020 are as follows:

“i. Issue a writ of certiorari or other appropriate writ, direction or orde