JUDGMENT

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

"I. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the first respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on Exhibit-P2 application dated 28.04.2025 submitted by the petitioner before the first respondent under section 5 (4) (i) of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wet Land Act , 2008 within a time frame to be fixed by this Hon’ble court;

II. To dispense with the production of the English translation of the documents in vernacular language;

and III. Issue such other writ, order or direction as this Hon’ble court deems fit and proper in the 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.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 direct