Timely processing of applications concerning land designation under relevant state conservation laws is mandated.

JUDGMENT

The above writ petition is filed with following prayers :

“ i) To issue writ of mandamus or writ of similar nature or appropriate orders commanding the 1st respondent to consider the Ext P3 application and to pass the appropriate order changing the nature of the land from paddy land to ‘Purayidam’ comprised in Block No.1 in Sy.No. 239/2-157-3 of Poonithura Village, having total extent of 1 Ares 57 Sq.M, immediately.

ii) Issue such other reliefs as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice. \

iii) Kindly issue direction dispensing with the production of English translation of Malayalam documents. “ [sic]

2. When this writ petition came up for consideration, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that he will be satisfied if a direction is issued to consider Ext.P3 application submitted in Form 6 under Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules , 2008.

3. Heard the learned Government Pleader also.

4. After hearing both sides, I think that prayer can be allowed.

Therefore, this writ petition is disposed of with the following directions:

1) The 4^th respondent is directed to submit necessary report based on Ext.P3 as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment.

2) Once the report is received, the 1^st respondent/competent authority shall consider Ext.P3, (if it is pending and if it is in order) as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within three months from the date of receipt of the report from the 4^th respondent.

3) The petitioner will produce a certified copy of this judgment before the 1^st and 4^th respondents for compliance.