Procedural timelines for considering applications under environmental conservation rules must be adhered to by the authorities.

JUDGMENT

The above writ petition is filed with following prayers :

“i) Issue a of writ of mandamus or appropriate direction to the 1strespondent to consider the Ext.P2 application of the petitioner and remove the entry of petitioner’s property from data Bank within a time frame fixed by this Hon’ble court.

ii) Dispense with filing of the translation of documents in Malayalam produced in the above writ petition.

iii) Pass such other writs, orders or directions as this Hon'ble Court may deems just, fit and necessary in the facts and circumstances of this case. And iv) Allow the writ petition writ petition with cost “ [sic] 2. When this writ petition came up for consideration, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that he will be satisfied if a direction is issued to consider Ext.P2 application submitted in Form 5 under Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules , 2008.

3. Heard the learned Government Pleader also.

4. After hearing both sides, I think that prayer can be allowed.

Therefore, this writ petition is disposed of with the following directions:

1. The 3^rd respondent is directed to submit the necessary report based on the Ext. P2 application to the additional 4^th respondent/Authorised Officer, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment.

2. The additional 4^th respondent/Authorised Officer is directed to consider Ext. P2 application (if it is pending and if it is in order) based on the report received from the 3^rd respondent, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of the report.

3. The petitioner will produce a certified copy of this judgment, along with a copy of this Writ Petition with exhibits, before the 3^rd and additional 4^th respondents for compliance.

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P.V.KUNHIKRISHNAN JUDGE SKS

27.01.2026 ISSUED BY THE VILLAGE OFFICER FOR THE YEAR 2025-2026 IN THE NAME OF THE PETITIONER Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE FORM 5 APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER DATED

17.06.2025