JUDGMENT

The above Writ Petition (C) is filed with the following prayers:

"i. Call for records leading to Ext.P5 and issue a writ in the nature of certiorari quashing Ext.P5.

ii. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the 1^st respondent to allow Ext.P4 Form 5 application and remove petitioner’s land from the data bank within such time as may be fixed by this Hon’ble Court iii. issue such other orders, writs or directions as are deemed fit by this Hon’ble Court.

iv. award cost of this proceedings to the petitioner.

v. dispense with filing of the translation of vernacular documents produced as Exhibits in the writ petition."

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2. The petitioner submitted Ext.P4 Form – 5 application in accordance with the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules , 2008 (‘Rules’, for brevity). The same was rejected, and the petitioner challenged the rejection order before this Court by filing W.P.(C) No.114 of 2024. This Court set aside that order and directed the authorised officer to reconsider the Form – 5 application. Thereafter, Ext.P5 order was passed. Aggrieved by the same, this Writ Petition is filed.

3. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned