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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 12166

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
BECHU KURIAN THOMAS, J
M/S SOUTHERN DREDGING COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED – Appellant
Versus
THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND ADJUDICATING AUTHORITY (FEMA) – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 6361 OF 2026



Important Points

The court emphasizes the expeditious handling of document requests as part of ensuring procedural fairness in administrative matters.

Subject

Administrative Law - Writ Petition

Headnote

The Court addressed a writ petition seeking directions to provide copies of requested documents, referencing Exhibit-P5. The petitioners, represented by a director, needed documentation from the first respondent. The Court determined that instructions were unnecessary for the order and directed prompt action within one week.

Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: BIJU NARAYANAN (PARTY-IN-PERSON)
For the Respondents: JAISHANKAR V.NAIR

Table of Content
1. request for copies of documents. (Para 1 , 2)
2. court’s direction on document provision. (Para 3)

JUDGMENT

The limited prayer sought for by the petitioners is for a direction to provide him with copies of documents as requested for in Exhibit-P5 letter.

2. In Exhibit-P5, second petitioner had requested to provide him with three documents. Considering the nature of relief sought for and on a perusal of Exhibit-P5, I am of the view that this writ petition can be disposed of with a direction.

3. Though the learned Standing Counsel for the first respondent sought time to get instructions, considering the nature of the order that I propose to issue, instructions are not necessary.

Accordingly, there will be a direction to the first respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on the request made by the petitioners through Exhibit-P5 relating to providing copies of the three documents mentioned therein, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of one week from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment.

The writ petition is disposed of as above.

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