JUDGMENT

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

"i. Call for the records leading to Ext.P7 (to the extent of clause 2 of the terms and conditions) issued by the 2^nd respondent and Ext.P9 demand made by the 3^rd respondent and quash and set aside the impugned demand for payment of additional fee of Rs.100/- per square foot for the built-up area exceeding 3000 sq.ft. imposed thereunder as arbitrary and ultra vires the relevant provisions of the Act.

ii. Declare that Note 1 to Rule 12(9) of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Rules, 2008 (insofar as it proposes to levy an additional fee of Rs.100/- per sq.ft. for construction exceeding 3000 sq.ft.) is ultra vires the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act , 2008 and unconstitutional.

iii. Declare that the petitioner is not liable to pay any additional fee under Rule 12(9) or Note 1 thereto for the purpose of obtaining building permit or for construction of the proposed building having a built-up area of 381.85 sq.m. (4110.19 sq.ft.) as per Ext.P8 a