IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC TUESDAY, THE 25TH JANUARY 2011 / 5TH MAGHA 1932 WP(C).No. 2253 of 2011(F) ------------------------- PETITIONER(S): ---------------------- SREERANGAN,AGED 53 YEARS, S/O.CHANDRA HASAN, THAIPARAMBIL, AZHEEKKAL PO, ALAPPAD, KARUNAGAPPALLY, KOLLAM DISTRICT. BY ADV. SRI.VINCENT JOSEPH SMT.K.S.SABITHA RESPONDENT(S): ------------------------ 1. STATE OF KERALA REPRESENTED BY THE CHIEF SECRETARY, SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. DISTRICT COLLECTOR, COLLECTORATE, KOLLAM,. 3. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, DIASTER MANAGEMENT(TRP CELL), SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 4. ALAPPAD GRAMA PANCHAYAT, CHERIAZHECKAL PO, ALAPPAD, KOLLAM DISTRICT, REP.BY ITS SECRETARY. GOVT.PLEADER SRI.P.N.SANTHOSH THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 25/01/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ANTONY DOMINIC, J. ================ W.P.(C) NO. 2253 OF 2011 ===================== Dated this the 25th day of January, 2011 J U D G M E N T Petitioner's grievance is that he is a tsunami victim, who has lost his house. It is stated that Government have decided to disburse compensation to the extent of ` 3 lakhs to the beneficiaries, and that, in pursuance thereof, Ext.P2 beneficiary list was prepared by the 4th respondent. It is pointed out that in the beneficiary list, house number of the petitioner which is 112 (5/32F) has been erroneously recorded as 423. It is stated that several representations were made by the petitioner for correction of the aforesaid mistake, and on that basis, to disburse compensation that is due to him. It is stated that finally when representations were made to the District Collector, he forwarded the representation to the 4th respondent. Inspite of it, 4th respondent without correcting the mistake issued Ext.P5 notice requiring the petitioner to appear before him for collecting the compensation. It is stated that, that was replied by Ext.P6 pointing out the aforesaid mistake and seeking its correction. Petitioner complains that even thereafter steps have not been WPC No. 2253/11 :2 : taken. As a result of the above, the mistake in the house number continues to be there in the beneficiary list, and therefore, the petitioner is prevented to receive compensation for the damage he suffered on account of the tsunami. It is in these circumstances, petitioner has approached this Court seeking a direction to the 4th respondent to correct the alleged mistake in Ext.P2 and disburse the compensation that is due. 2. As already stated, primary complaint of the petitioner is regarding the delay in correcting the alleged mistake in Ext.P2 beneficiary list in so far as his house number has been wrongly shown. If as stated by the petitioner, such a mistake is there, and his representation seeking correction is still pending, necessarily 4th respondent has to take appropriate action in the matter. 3. Therefore, I direct that on the production of a copy of this judgment, 4th respondent, who is seized of the matter will consider the grievance of the petitioner and if there is a mistake in Ext.P2 to the extent the house number of the petitioner has been wrongly shown, steps will be taken for correction of the said mistake. On such correction, if it is found that the petitioner is eligible for tsunami relief as claimed by him, necessarily, WPC No. 2253/11 :3 : respondents shall take steps for disbursing the benefits that are due to the petitioner. This shall be done without any further delay in the matter. 4. Petitioner shall produce a copy of this judgment along with a copy of this writ petition before the 4th respondent for compliance. Writ petition is disposed of as above. ANTONY DOMINIC, JUDGE Rp