JUDGMENT

The above writ petition is filed with the following prayers:

“(i) Issue a writ of mandamus directing the 2^nd respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on Exhibit-P6 application submitted in Form 5 of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wet Land Act and Rules within a time frame fixed by this Hon’ble Court.

(ii) Issue a writ of mandamus directing the 2^nd respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on Exhibit-P7 representation within a time frame fixed by this Hon’ble Court.

(iii) Issue a writ of certiorari or any other appropriate order to call for and quash Exhibit-P5 stop memo issued by the 3^rd respondent.

(iv) Considering the exigencies and necessity for urgent consideration of the grievance voiced in this Writ Petition, production of English translations of documents in vernacular, may kindly be dispensed with for the time being.

(v) To grant such other reliefs as this Hon’ble Court may deem just and proper according to the facts and circumstances of the case.

(vi) Pass an order to impose exemplary costs upon the respondents.”

2. A Form-5 application filed in accordance with the provisions of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wet Land Act , 20