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. 1297 of 2011(J) -------------------------------- PETITIONER(S): ------------------- JOSE, S/O.JOSEPH, AGED 48, RESIDING AT KOONAMMACKL HOUSE, SINGHKANDAM PO, IDUKKI DISTRICT, PINCODE 685 618. BY ADV. SRI.N.M.VARGHESE RESPONDENT(S): --------------------- 1. STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY ,REVENUE (R) DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - 695 001. 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,IDUKKI DISTRICT, COLLECTORATE,KUYILIMALA,IDUKKI-685 602. 3. THE TAHSILDAR,UDUMBANCHOLA TALUK TALUK OFFICE, NEDUMKANDAM, IDUKKI DISTRICT - 685 553. 4. THE TAHSILDAR (LAND ASSIGNMENT)UDUMBANCHOLA TALUK, NEDUMKANDAM, IDUKKI DISTRICT - 685 553. 5. THE VILLAGE OFFICER, CHINNAKKANAL VILLAGE,CHINNAKKANAL P.O.,IDUKKI DISTRICT - 685 618. BY GOVT.PLEADER SRI.P.N.SANTHOSHKUMAR THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 25/01/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: svs ANTONY DOMINIC, J. ------------------------- W.P (C) No. 1297 of 2011 -------------------------- Dated this the 25th January, 2011 J U D G M E N T Petitioner submits that by Ext.P6 application, he sought assignment of four acres of land mentioned therein. It is stated that despite the fact that he is in possession of the said land and that Ext.P6 application is pending, without passing orders thereon, his possession is being disturbed and that he is threatened of eviction. It is complaining of the above, the writ petition is filed. 2. Taking note of the case of the petitioner regarding the pendency of the aforesaid application, all that is necessary is that, the 5th respondent shall conduct necessary enquiry into the claim of the petitioner and forward the application to the 4th respondent, who has to pass final orders in the matter. 3. It is directed that on production of a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition, the 5th respondent will conduct enquiry as stated above, complete the same as expeditiously as possible at any rate, within six weeks and forward the application to the 4th W.P (C) No. 1297 of 2011 2 respondent. Fourth respondent shall on receipt of the same, consider the application and pass orders thereon. This shall be done within six weeks thereafter. 4. It is directed that, in the meanwhile, status quo as on date in so far as the possession of the land and the building situated therein shall be maintained. 5. Petitioner shall produce a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition before respondents 4 and 5 for compliance. Writ petition is disposed of as above. Sd/- ANTONY DOMINIC JUDGE ma /True copy/ P.A to Judge W.P (C) No. 1297 of 2011 3