J U D G M E N T

Shaffique, J.

These appeals have been filed against the common judgment dated 11.12.2014 in W.P.(C) Nos.14530 & 15026 of

2014.

2. W.P.(C) No.14530 of 2014 was filed by certain persons alleging that the Small Scale Industrial Unit (hereinafter referred to as 'SSI Unit' for short) functioning in the locality under the name and style 'Fixtrol Gum Industries' at Mattoor Village of Kalady Panchayat is causing pollution and therefore, the writ petition is filed seeking for a direction to the 3rd respondent, the Kerala State Pollution Control Board to withdraw the consent dated 18.6.2013 issued in favour of the Proprietor of the SSI Unit and for a further direction to the 3rd respondent to pass urgent orders on Ext.P1 complaint. It is also prayed for a direction to the 4th respondent - Secretary not to renew the D & O licence issued to the 8th respondent in respect of the very same Unit. 3. W.P.(C) No.15026 of 2014 was filed by the 8th respondent in W.P.(C) No.14530 of 2014 seeking for a declaration that he has got deemed licence under Sec.236(3) of the Panchayat Raj Act and is entitled to conduct the SSI Unit. A further direction was sought for from the respondent Panchayat n