IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
P.V.KUNHIKRISHNAN
Satheesh Kumar P.S. – Appellant
Versus
Athirampuzha Grama Panchayat Athirampuzha – Respondent
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| 1. court's observations on jurisdiction of the tribunal. (Para 2 , 3 , 3 , 4) |
JUDGMENT :
This Writ Petition (C) is filed seeking the following reliefs:
" i. Writ of Certiorari or any other appropriate writ, direction or order, calling for records leading up to Exhibit.P14 order and quash the same.
ii. Writ of Certiorari or any appropriate writ, direction or order, calling for records leading up to Exhibit.P17 order and quash the same.
iii. Writ of Mandamus or any appropriate writ, direction or order directing the Tribunal for Local Self Government Institutions, Thiruvananthapuram to restore Appeal No. 60/2026 to its file and decide the above appeal on merits.
iv. Direct the Registry to dispense with the production of English Translation of documents in vernacular language.
v. Such other reliefs that this Hon’ble Court may deem fit and proper in the nature and circumstance of the case."
[SIC]
2. When this writ petition came up for consideration on 09.03.2026, this court passed the following order:
" Admit. Adv. Sri. M. Krishnakumar, the learned Standing Counsel for the Athirampuzha Grama Panchayat takes notice for the respondents.
2. This Court, as per Ext.P16 judgment, allowed
High Courts have the authority to direct tribunals on appealability under local laws.
The judgment underscores the importance of maintaining clear procedural pathways for appeals within statutory frameworks.
The court confirmed the right to appeal and the potential to condone delays under the Kerala Municipality Act, mandating reconsideration of the case based on legal precedents.
The Secretary cannot determine the maintainability of an appeal filed against an order they issued; such determination must be made by the Panchayat Committee.
Pending appeals dictate jurisdictional authority, preventing lower bodies from acting beyond their mandate during such periods.
The tribunal's decision regarding appealability under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 was upheld, stressing proper procedure in unauthorized construction cases.
A tribunal must adhere to legal principles regarding appeal filings and delay condonations as prescribed by higher court rulings.
The court confirmed the Tribunal's obligation to resolve appeals within a specified timeframe to ensure justice.
The court emphasizes the importance of timely resolution of appeals and procedural fairness in administrative proceedings.
The High Court may grant interim relief to maintain status quo and stay coercive action pending the disposal of interlocutory delay and stay applications before a specialized Tribunal to ensure the e....
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