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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
M.A.ABDUL HAKHIM, J
SHIJIMON K J – Appellant
Versus
UNION OF INDIA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. challenge to noc based on proximity to school. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. court's analysis of locus standi. (Para 3 , 8) |
| 3. arguments related to violation of guidelines. (Para 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 4. dismissing based on unsustainable claims. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 5. final decision to dismiss the petition. (Para 11) |
JUDGMENT
Dated this the 12th day of February, 2026
1. The Writ Petition as amended is filed by the Petitioner challenging Ext.P14 No Objection Certificate under Rule 144 of the Petroleum Rules , 2002, and Ext.P15 Order granting the said NOC by the Respondent No.4/Additional District Magistrate. The Respondent No.4 granted Ext.P14 No Objection Certificate to the Respondent No.10/Oil Marketing Company to enable the Respondent No.11 as its dealer for starting a Petroleum Retail Outlet in Resurvey Nos.484/12, 484/16-1 & 484/7 of Arpookara Village in Kottayam Taluk in Kottayam District.
2. The Respondent Nos.7 & 8 filed a Statement that since the averments in the Writ Petition pertain to the NOC issued by the Respondent No.4, Respondent Nos.7 & 8 have no role in it. The Respondent No.10 has filed a Counter Affidavit, and the Respondent No.11 has filed Counter Affidavit and Additional Counter
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