Timely processing of applications under land conservation legislation is mandated by the court.

JUDGMENT

This Writ Petition (C) is filed seeking the following reliefs:

" i. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the first respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on Exhibit-P2, application (in form number 7) dated 03.01.2026 submitted by the petitioner before the first respondent under section 27 A of the Conservation of Paddy Land and Wet Land Act , 2008 for using the land for other purposes within a time frame to be fixed by this Hon’ble court."

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2. When this Writ Petition came up for consideration, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction is issued to consider Ext.P2 Form –7 application within a time frame.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader.

4. After hearing both sides, I think there can be a direction to consider Ext.P2 application within a time frame.

Therefore, this Writ Petition is disposed of in the following manner:

1. The 2^nd and 3rd respondents are directed to application to the 1^st respondent/Authorised Officer, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment.

2. The 1^st respondent/Authorised O to consider Ext.P2 application (if it is pending and if it is in order) based on the reports received from the 2^nd and 3, submit the necessary report based on the Ext.P2 respondents, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of the report.

3. The petitioner will produce a certified copy of this judgment, along with a copy of this Writ Petition with exhibits, before the 1^st, 2^nd and 3rd respondents for compliance.