IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SIRI JAGAN TUESDAY, THE 12TH AUGUST 2008 / 21ST SRAVANA 1930 WP(C).No. 24359 of 2008(Y) -------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------ CHACKO JOSEPH, KORATHARA HOUSE, KURISUMMUDU P.O., CHANGANASSERY. BY ADV. SRI.JOMY GEORGE RESPONDENTS: ------------- 1. THE SUPERINTENDING ENGINEER, ROADS & BRIDGES S.CIRCLE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, GOVT.SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 3. THE CHIEF ENGINEER, P.W.D ROADS & BRIDGES, PUBLIC OFFICE, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 4. STATE OF KERALA, REP. BY THE CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVT. SECRETARIAT, TRIVANDRUM. BY GOVT. PLEADER SHRI.I.V.PRAMOD THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 12/08/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: S.SIRI JAGAN, J. ================== W.P.(C).No.24359 of 2008 ================== Dated this the 12th day of August, 2008 J U D G M E N T The petitioner undertook certain works on behalf of the respondents. The work has been delayed beyond the period prescribed, which, according to the petitioner, is on account of non-payment of part bills. The petitioner is still prepared to complete the work, if the petitioner is permitted to proceed with the work and complete the same. Seeking this relief the petitioner has filed Ext.P3 representation before the 2nd respondent. The petitioner seeks a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider Ext.P3 and pass orders thereon expeditiously. 2. I have heard the learned Government Pleader also. 3. In the facts and circumstances of the case, I dispose of this writ petition with a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on Ext.P3, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. The petitioner shall produce a w.p.c.24359/08 2 copy of the writ petition along with a certified copy of this judgment before the 2nd respondent for compliance. Sd/- sdk+ S.SIRI JAGAN, JUDGE ///True copy/// P.A. to Judge