The court emphasizes timely consideration of applications under the Conservation of Paddy Land and Wet Land Act.

JUDGMENT

This writ petition is filed seeking the following reliefs:

“I. Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the first respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on Exhibit-P2, application (in form number 7) dated 29.01.2026 submitted by the petitioner before the first respondent under section 27 A of the Conservation of Paddy Land and Wet Land Act , 2008 for using the land for other purposes within a time frame to be fixed by this Hon’ble court;

II. To dispense with the production of the English translation of the Exhibits which are in vernacular language;

and III. Issue such other writ, order or direction as this hon’ble court deems fit and proper in the circumstances of the case.”

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2. When this Writ Petition came up for consideration, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner will be satisfied if a direction is issued to consider Ext. P2 Form–7 application within a time frame.

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

4. After hearing both sides, I think there can be a direction to consider Ext.P2 application within a time frame.

Therefore, this Writ Petition is disposed of in the following manner:

1. The 2^nd and 3^rd respondents are directed to submit the necessary reports based on Ext.P2 Form-7 application to the 1^st 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 1^st respondent / Authorised O directed to consider Ext.P2 Form-7 application (if it is pending and if it is in order) based on the reports received from the 2^nd and 3^rd respondents, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of four months from the date of receipt of the reports.

3. The petitioner will produce a certified copy of this judgment, along with a copy of this Writ Petition with exhibits, before the 1^st, 2^nd and

3^rd respondents for compliance.

Sd/-

P.V.KUNHIKRISHNAN, JUDGE nvj

Exhibit-P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE APPLICATION (IN FORM NUMBER 7) DATED 29.01.2026 SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE FIRST RESPONDENT U/S 27 A OF THE Conservation of Paddy Land and Wet Land Act , 2008.

RESPONDENTS EXHIBITS : NIL //TRUE COPY// PA TO JUDGE