IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SIRI JAGAN THURSDAY, THE 26TH JUNE 2008 / 5TH ASHADHA 1930 WP(C).No. 17724 of 2008(I) -------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------ THAJUDEEN, S/O.M.K.KOYA KUNJU, RAHALAYIL VEEDU, VADAKKEVILA PO., KOLLAM DISTRICT. BY ADV. SRI.B.MOHANLAL RESPONDENTS: ------------- 1. THE REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, CIVIL LINES, KOLLAM. 2. THE ADDITIONAL TAHASILDAR, TALUK OFFICE, KOTTARAKKARA. 3. THE VILLAGE OFFICER, MELILA VILLAGE, KOTTARAKKARA, KOLLAM. BY GP. SRI. I.V. PRAMOD THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 26/06/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: S.SIRI JAGAN, J = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = W.P.(C).No. 17724 OF 2008 = = = = = = = = = = = = = Dated this the 26th day of June, 2008. J U D G M E N T In respect of the removal of earth from the petitioner's property, petitioner has sought permission from the 1st respondent by filing Ext.P1. The petitioner's contention is that the same is not being considered by the 1st respondent. 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 1st respondent to consider and pass orders on Ext.P1 and pass orders thereon, on merits, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment, notwithstanding, any direction from the Government or the pendency of the bill for amendment of the Kerala Land Utilisation Order. The petitioner shall be afforded an opportunity of being heard and the petitioner would be free to produce any documents in support of his contentions which shall also be considered by the 1st respondent, if, applicable. The petitioner shall forward a certified copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition to the 1st respondent for compliance. S.SIRI JAGAN, JUDGE bkn/-