Timely processing of administrative applications by authorities is mandated by the court to ensure justice.

JUDGMENT

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

"(i) Issue a writ, order or direction in the nature of Mandamus or other appropriate writ, directing the 2nd respondent to forthwith take up Ext.P2 application submitted by the petitioner before the 2nd respondent, process the same and pass orders on the same at the earliest at any rate within a time frame stipulated by this Honorable court and thus secure ends of justice to the petitioner.

(ii) Allow the petitioner to recover the full costs incurred for the institution and conduct of the writ petition (civil) from the respondents (iii) Dispense with production of English translation of vernacular documents."

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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 – 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.P2 application within a time frame.

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

1. The 3^rd respondent is directed to submit the necessary report based on the Ext. P2 application to the 2^nd 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 2^nd respondent/Authorised O directed to consider Ext. P2 application (if it is pending and if it is in order) based on the report received from the 3^rd 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 2^nd and 3^rd respondents for compliance.

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P.V.KUNHIKRISHNAN JUDGE SPV

06.01.2025 EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE FORM 5 APPLICATION DATED 17.12.2025 SUBMITTED BEFORE THE