IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON FRIDAY, THE 3RD JUNE 2011 / 13TH JYAISHTA 1933 WP(C).No. 13675 of 2011(H) ------------------------- PETITIONERS: ------------------- 1. K.P.NIYAS, S/O. MOIDU, AGED 27 YEARS, RESIDING AT 487/F-246, AROLI P.O., MANGADAVU, KANNUR DISTRICT, PIN - 670 566. 2. SAMEER, S/O. IMBICHI MOIDEEN, RESIDING AT KUTTIYULLATHIL VEEDU, P.O. ULLERI, KOYILANDY-673 327. BY ADVS. SRI.A.K.ABDUL AZEEZ SRI.RENJIT GEORGE RESPONDENTS: ----------------------- 1. REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KOZHIKODE - 673 001. 2. TAHSILDAR, KOYILANDY - 673 327. 3. VILLAGE OFFICER, ATHOLI, 673 315. 4. SUB-INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ATHOLI - 673 315. R1 TO R4 BY SR. GOVT. PLEADER SRI. P. N. SANTHOSH THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 03/06/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, J -------------------------------------- W.P.(C) No.13675 OF 2011 -------------------------------------------------- Dated this the 3rd day of June 2011 JUDGMENT The vehicles bearing No.KL 58.D/9712 and KL 13/V 7999, belonging to the petitioners were seized by the 3rd respondent on 03- 05-2011 alleging contravention of the relevant provisions of the Kerala Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1967. The grievance of the petitioners is that the proceedings are still to be finalised by the concerned respondent and that the vehicles are to be released forthwith, which hence is sought to be redressed. 2. Heard the learned Govt. Pleader as well. 3. In the above circumstances, the 1st respondent is directed to consider the issue and pass appropriate orders with regard to the release of the vehicles as sought for by the petitioners, in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within 'two weeks' from the date of production of a copy of this judgment. 4. The petitioner shall produce a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the Writ Petition before the 1st respondent for taking further steps. Writ Petition is disposed of. vdv P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, JUDGE