Courts can mandate timely action from administrative bodies on applications pending consideration.

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 1st respondent to consider and pass final orders on Ext.P2 application in accordance with law within a time frame fixed by this Hon’ble Court.

(ii) To dispense with production of the translation of documents in vernacular language;

And (iii) Issue any such other writ order or directions as this Hon’ble Court deem fit in the interest of justice."

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

Sd/-

P.V.KUNHIKRISHNAN JUDGE AJ

02/09/2025 Exhibit - P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION DATED