We have heard Mr. M.S. Shiraz Abdulla, learned counsel for the petitioners, Mr. T. Naveen, learned Standing Counsel for the Pollution Control Board and Mr. V. Tekchand, learned Senior Government Pleader for respondents 1 and 2.

2. The divergence of opinion between the Grama Panchayat and the Secretary has led to the filing of this writ petition. The Grama Panchayat was of the view that the plywood factory ought not to be permitted to come up in the area, which, according to the writ petitioner, is an extensive paddy field. On the other hand, the Secretary was of the view that the 4^th respondent, having obtained all the requisite permissions, is entitled to establish the plywood factory. However, the Secretary has not made any reference to the Government, for which reason no opportunity has arisen for the Government to exercise its power under Section 191 (2) of the Kerala