IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC WEDNESDAY, THE 27TH FEBRUARY 2008 / 8TH PHALGUNA 1929 WP(C).No. 3164 of 2008(B) ------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------ SANTHOSH R., KARUVELIL, MADAPPALLY P.O., CHANGANACHERRY, KERALA, PIN-686546. BY ADV. SRI.M.NARENDRA KUMAR SRI.R.SUDHIR RESPONDENTS: ------------- 1. UNION OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY, MINISTERY OF LAW AND JUSTICE. 2. ASSISTANT LEGAL ADVISER & COMPETENT AUTHORITY, DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS, NOTERY CALL, 4TH FLOOR, SHASTRI BHAVAN, NEW DELHI. BY ADV. SRI.P.PARAMESWARAN NAIR, ASST.SOLICITOR GENERAL THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 27/02/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ANTONY DOMINIC, J. ------------------------------------ W.P.(C) 3164 of 2008 ------------------------------------- Dated: February 27, 2008 JUDGMENT The petitioner's complaint is that though he had applied to be appointed as a notary by submitting Ext.P1 application to the 1st respondent, final orders of appointment have not been issued. 2. The standing counsel appearing on behalf of the respondents submits that in terms of their procedure, decision is to be taken by the 1st respondent on the recommendation of the 2nd respondent. 3. If Ext.P1 has been received by the 1st respondent, the 1st respondent shall process the same and take a final decision in the matter. This shall be done as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within three months from the date of production of a copy of this judgment. Writ petition is disposed of as above. ANTONY DOMINIC, JUDGE mt/-