JUDGMENT

This writ petition is filed seeking the following reliefs: “i. To set aside Exhibit P3 impugned order dated

14.12.2023 issued by the 1^st respondent.

ii. To issue a writ of mandamus or any writ direction or order directing the 1^st Respondent to reconsider and pass appropriate order on Exhibit P2 within a stipulated time fixed by this Hon’ble Court.

iii. To dispense with the English translation of Exhibits in Malayalam.

iv. Grant such other and further relief as this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the interest of justice.

v. Costs of this proceeding.”

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2. The petitioners are aggrieved by the order passed by the

1^st respondent rejecting the Form–5 application submitted by them under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules , 2008 (‘Rules’, for brevity). The main grievance of the petitioner is that the authorised officer has not considered the contentions of the petitioner.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader.

4. This Court perused the impugned order. I am of the considered opinion that the authorised officer has failed to comply with the statutory requirements. The impugned order was passed by the authorised