JUDGMENT

The petitioners seek that the “Pattas” issued in their favour earlier and cancelled subsequently, be restored. They have cited the reasons which have compelled them to make this request through this writ petition, which they say they have also included in Ext.P9 representation; and thus alternatively plead that the same be directed to be taken up and disposed of by the 2nd respondent, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. Pertinently, in the Counter Affidavit filed on behalf of the 3rd respondent, it is averred that, if the petitioners’ claims are found to be genuine, then their “Pattas” will certainly be restored. However, there is no information available to this Court, even from the learned Government Pleader – Sri.Riyal Devassy today, as to whether any such action had been taken.

3. Obviously, therefore, this is a matter that will have to engage the attention of the competent Authority, which will also have to consider Ext.P9 representation in its proper perspective.

In the afore circumstances and taking note of the averments in the Counter Affidavit dated 07.07.2015 filed on behalf of the 3rd respondent, I allow this writ petition and direct the 2nd respondent