VIJU ABRAHAM
E. K. Kunhammed Kutty S/o Elaramkottu Abdulla – Appellant
Versus
State of Kerala – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
VIJU ABRAHAM, J.
1. The petitioner has approached this Court challenging Exts.P9 and P14 orders and for a consequential declaration that the property of the petitioner covered by Ext.P3 application is converted before 1967 and is eligible for necessary corrections in the revenue records.
2. The facts of the case in brief is as follows:
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