The directive for timely processing of administrative applications is essential for efficient governance.

JUDGMENT

The above Writ Petition (C) is filed with the following prayers:

"i) To issue a Writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ or order, or direction directing the 1^st respondent or any o authorised under the 1^st respondent to consider and pass orders in Ext. P3 Form 5 application as expeditiously as possible within a time period fixed by this Hon’ble Court; ii) Dispense with the production of translation of vernacular documents;

iii) To grant such other and further reliefs as are just, proper and necessary in the facts and circumstances of the case."

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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. P3 Form – 5 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.P3 application within a time frame.

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

1. The 4^th respondent is directed to submit the necessary report based on the Ext.P3 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 directed to consider Ext. P3 application (if it is pending and if it is in order) based on the report received from the 4^th respondent, 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 and 4^th respondents for compliance.

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