Petitioners are entitled to a timely response regarding their application under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy and Wetland Rules, 2008.

JUDGMENT

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

"i. issue a writ of mandamus or other appropriate writs, directions or orders directing the 1st respondent to consider Exhibit P3 application submitted by petitioner and two others in form-5 under the provisions of Kerala Conservation of Paddy and Wetland Rules , 2008 within a time limit of three months;

ii. dispense with production of translation of Exhibits in vernacular;

iii. render such other orders as are deemed 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.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 2^nd respondent is directed to submit the necessary report based on the Ext.P3 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 to consider Ext.P3 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.

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