The court emphasizes the necessity of timely consideration of representations in administrative processes.

JUDGMENT

The above writ petition is filed with the following prayers:

“i. Issue a writ or directions in the nature of, or similar to, a writ of mandamus, or any order or direction directing the respondent no. 8 to take immediate steps to remove the surveillance cameras and advertisement boards and the advertisement board of the shop named “AGD Gold (Arabian Gold) & Diamonds” on the poles of traffic signal lights at Charummoodu, Mavelikkara Road on the basis of Exhibit-P14 notice issued by the 2nd respondent.

ii. Issue a writ or directions in the nature of, or similar to, a writ of mandamus, or any order or direction directing the respondent no. 4 & 8 to take the necessary steps to consider the representation Exhibit-P15 & P16 submitted by the petitioner and to take action against the illegal act of removing the signal lights from the Thatarampalam junction within a time frame fixed by this Hon’ble Court.

iii. To dispense with the translation of documents in vernacular language.

iv. Pass such other and further directions in favor of the petitioner as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper.” (SIC)

2. When this writ petition came up for consideration, the counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner will be satisfied, if a direction is issued to the

4^th respondent to consider Ext.P15, within a time frame.

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

4. After hearing both sides, I think the prayer of the petitioner can be allowed.

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

1. The 4^th respondent is directed to look into Ext.15, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other affected parties, if any, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment.

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