JUDGMENT

The above writ petition is filed seeking the following reliefs:

“(i) issue a writ of certiorari or such other writ, direction or order quashing Exhibit P5 as arbitrary, illegal and unsustainable;

(ii) issue a writ of mandamus or such other writ, direction or order compelling the 2nd respondent to reconsider Exhibit P3 application, affording opportunity of hearing to the petitioner within a time frame to be fixed by this Honourable Court;

(iii) issue such other writ, direction or order as is deemed just and necessary in the facts, features and circumstances of the case.” [SIC]

2. The petitioner filed a Form-5 application in accordance with the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules , 2008 and the same was rejected as per Ext.P4 order. The petitioner challenged the same before this Court by filing WP(C) No.9034/2025. This Court set aside the same and directed to reconsider the matter. Consequently, Ext.P5 order is passed. Aggrieved by the same, this Writ Petition is filed.

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