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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 14240

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C. JAYACHANDRAN, J
DHANALAKSHMI VIJAYAN – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 22679 OF 2025



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SRI.DINESH MATHEW, J.MURICKEN, SRI.VINOD S. PILLAI, SHRI.MOHAMMED THAYIB N.M., SMT.NAYANA VARGHESE, SHRI.K.A.ABHILASH, SHRI.JERRY PETER, SMT.RIA VARGHESE
For the Respondents: SMT.VIDHYA A.C (GP)

The court mandates timely administrative action on land grievances to ensure compliance with legal rights.

Headnote:This judgment addresses the petitioner's grievance regarding land title and tax acceptance discrepancies. The court directed the concerned authority, the 2nd respondent, to consider and act upon the petitioner's request within one month as per applicable law. The court's finding emphasizes timely action and compliance, necessitating an opportunity for the petitioner to be heard.

Table of Content
1. petitioner's grievance on land tax issue. (Para 1)
2. court orders prompt resolution. (Para 2)

JUDGMENT

The petitioner’s grievance is that the petitioner has title to 3 ares of land, whereas land tax is being accepted only in respect of 2.23 ares. Espousing this grievance, the petitioner preferred Ext.P4 request before the 2nd respondent/Tahsildar. The petitioner seeks the same to be considered and disposed of expeditiously.

2. Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider and pass orders in Ext.P4 in accordance with law, expeditiously, at any rate, within a period of one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. The petitioner will produce a copy of this judgment before the 2nd respondent, for compliance. Measurement, if any, required will be undertaken and the petitioner will be afforded an opportunity of being heard, before taking a call in Ext.P4.

This Writ Petition is disposed of as above.

Sd/-

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