J U D G M E N T

This writ petition has been filed challenging Ext.P1 order imposing a surcharge on the petitioner in terms of the provisions contained inSection 68of theKerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969(hereinafter referred to as 'the 1969 Act').

2. The learned Government Pleader submits that the petitioner has an effective alternative remedy against Ext.P1 under Section 83 (1) (e) of the 1969 Act. It is submitted that no special reason has been shown as to why the writ petition must be entertained at this stage without relegating the petitioner to the alternative remedy under (1) (e) of the 1969 Act

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the impugned order was received by the petitioner on 08-10-2025 and the limitation for filing an appeal under Section Section 83 (1) (e) of the 1969 Act expired on 08-12-2025. It is submitted that the writ petition was filed in this court on 15-12-2025. It is submitted that the petitioner is thus out of time to