IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SIRI JAGAN MONDAY, THE 11TH AUGUST 2008 / 20TH SRAVANA 1930 WP(C).No. 24101 of 2008(T) -------------------------- PETITIONER: PETITIONER -------------------------------- VIJAYAN, S/O. SANKARAN, VADAKUMPARAMBIL, AVOLEEKARA, VAZHAKULAM P.O., MUVATTUPUZHA. BY ADV. SRI.K.K.BABU SMT.N.N.GIRIJA RESPONDENTS: RESPONDENTS ------------------------------------- 1. THE WELFARE FUND INSPECTOR, KERALA TODDY WORKERS WELFARE FUND BOARD, THODUPUZHA. 2. TAHSILDAR (RR), MUVATTUPUZHA. 3. VILLAGE OFFICER, ENANALLOOR VILLAGE, MUVATTUPUZHA. BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER SRI. I.V. PRAMOD. SRI. RENIL ANTO – SC THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 11/08/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: S. SIRI JAGAN, J. ------------------------------------ W.P.(C)No.24101 OF 2008 ---------------------------------------- Dated this the 11th day of August, 2008 JUDGMENT The petitioner is challenging Ext.P6 revenue recovery notice, wherein for the period 1992-1993, the petitioner has been directed to pay an amount of Rs.49,034/- with 18% interest thereon as arrears of Toddy Workers Welfare Fund contributions allegedly payable by him. The contention of the petitioner is that all amounts due towards arrears of contributions for the period 1992-1993 have been paid by the petitioner as is evidenced by Exts.P1 to P4. In the above circumstances, the petitioner has filed Ext.P7 representation before the 1st respondent detailing the fact that as per Exts.P1 to P4, the petitioner has already paid the arrears and therefore, no further amounts are payable by him. 2. I have heard the learned Standing Counsel for the first respondent as also the learned Government Pleader appearing for respondents 2 and 3. Exts.P1 to P4 would prima facie show that the amounts have been paid by the petitioner for the period 1992-1993. In fact in Ext.P3, there is an endorsement to the W.P.(c)No.24101/08 2 effect that as per letter No.B3.M/110-113/91-92, the 1st respondent had informed the Village Officer that no further amounts are due from the petitioner. By Ext.P4, the petitioner has paid further amounts also. In the above circumstances, I am satisfied that the 1st respondent should take a fresh look into the matter. Accordingly, I direct the 1st respondent to consider and pass appropriate orders on Ext.P7, as expeditiously as possible. Till fresh orders are passed on Ext.P7, which shall be after affording an opportunity of being heard to the petitioner and considering Exts.P1 to P4, further proceedings pursuant to Ext.P6 shall be kept in abeyance. Further proceedings shall be only as per the orders to be passed by the 1st respondent as directed above. S. SIRI JAGAN, JUDGE Acd W.P.(c)No.24101/08 3