IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC TUESDAY, THE 31ST MARCH 2009 / 10TH CHAITHRA 1931 WP(C).No. 9548 of 2009(K) ------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- SHIBU.M, S/O. M.SASIDHARAN, MUNNAODI HOUSE, PADIYUR, TALIPARAMBA TALUK, KANNUR DIST. BY ADV. SRI.A.MOHAMED MUSTAQUE RESPONDENT(S): --------------- THE DIVISIONAL FORST OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER, KANNUR DIVISION, KANNUR-12. BY ADDL. A.G. SRI. RENJITH THAMPAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 31/03/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ANTONY DOMINIC,J. --------------------- W.P.(C).No.9548 OF 2009 ------------------------ Dated this the 31st day of March, 2009. JUDGMENT Petitioner is mainly aggrieved by Ext.P6, a communication issued by the first respondent requiring him to deposit Rs.75,000/- and informing that or else steps will be taken for the sale of the vehicle bearing registration No.KL 13 C1094. Contention raised by the petitioner is that, although Ext.P4 show cause notice was issued and Ext.P5 reply has been given, adjudication proceedings have not been finalised and therefore it it impermissible to initiate action for the sale of the vehicle before the conclusion of the proceedings. 2. I heard the counsel appearing for the petitioner and also additional Advocate General appearing for the respondent. Learned Addl. Advocate General points out that Ext.P6 was issued in pursuance to the circular dated WP(c).No.9548/09 /2/ 5.1.2009 issued in compliance with the directions of this court in MACA.NO.1458/08. Irrespective of the circular, fact remains that adjudication has not been concluded. If so, it is premature to take steps for disposal of the vehicle. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of directing that the adjudication proceedings initiated pursuant to Ext.P4 shall be completed as expeditiously as possible and at any rate within 2 months from today. In the meanwhile further proceedings pursuant to Ext.P6 will be kept in abeyance. (ANTONY DOMINIC) JUDGE vi/ WP(c).No.9548/09 /2/