The court mandates the timely consideration of appeals to ensure procedural fairness.

JUDGMENT

The above writ petition is filed seeking the following reliefs:

“I. Direct first respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on Ext. P3 appeal in view of the relevant provisions and government orders within a time frame fixed by this Hon’ble Court;

II. Dispense with the production of the English translation of exhibits which is 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 counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner will be satisfied, if a direction is issued to the 1^st respondent to consider Ext.P3 appeal within a time frame.

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

4. After hearing both sides, I think, the prayer of the petitioner can be allowed.

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

1. The 1^st respondent is directed to consider Ext.P3 appeal, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a certified copy of this judgment.

2. The petitioner will produce a certified copy of this judgment along with a copy of this writ petition with exhibits before the 1^st respondent for compliance.

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P.V.KUNHIKRISHNAN, JUDGE nvj