M.V.PAUL vs THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER IRINJALAKUDA

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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 7306

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
VIJU ABRAHAM, J
M.V.PAUL – Appellant
Versus
THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER IRINJALAKUDA – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 28398 OF 2020

Important Points

Timely filing of administrative appeals is crucial for procedural compliance under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008.

Subject

Administrative Law - Writ Petition

Act Referred

Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act: S.27B

Headnote

The petitioners challenge Ext.P12, the rejection of their Form 9 application, citing it as appealable under Section 27B of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008. The Court acknowledges the appealability, directing the petitioners to file their appeal within one month, to be treated as timely. The District Collector is ordered to address the appeal in a reasonable timeframe following receipt. The core issue concerns the appeal's legitimacy under the aforementioned act, with the Court emphasizing procedural adherence. Notably, it affirms the importance of timely appeals in administrative decisions. Consequently, the appeal must be lodged within one month, with the second respondent required to resolve it within the specified three months period.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SRI.M.P.SREEKRISHNAN, SHRI.A.MUHAMMED MUSTHAFA
For the Respondents: SRI.RIYAL DEVASSY, GP

Table of Content
1. petitioners challenge the rejection of their application. (Para 1)
2. court emphasizes the appeal process under relevant law. (Para 2)

JUDGMENT

Dated this the 3^rd day of February, 2026 Petitioners have approached this Court challenging Ext.P12 order, whereby the Form 9 application submitted by the petitioners has been rejected.

2. The learned Government Pleader pointed out that Ext.P12 order is appealable before the District Collector as provided under Section 27B of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act , 2008.

Taking into consideration the fact that Ext.P12 is an appealable order, I am inclined to dispose of the writ petition as follows:-

The petitioners may file an appeal before the 2nd respondent within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. If the appeal is filed within the time granted, the same shall be treated to have been filed within time. Thereafter, the 2nd respondent shall hear the petitioners and dispose of the appeal in accordance with law, within a further period of three months thereafter.

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