IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PIUS C.KURIAKOSE TUESDAY, THE 30TH SEPTEMBER 2008 / 8TH ASWINA 1930 Con.Case(C).No. 1248 of 2008(S) ------------------------------- PETITIONER(S): PETITIONER/PETITIONER:- -------------------------------------- V.A.ABDUL LATHIF, S/O AHAMED, AGED 56 YEARS, VARIKKADAN HOUSE, PALLIKKAVALA, MUDICKAL P.O., PERUMBAVOOR. BY ADV. SRI.P.GOPALAKRISHNAN NAIR RESPONDENT(S): --------------- SMT. BEENA, W/O VIJAYAN, AGED 40 YEARS, DISTRICT COLLECTOR, ERNAKULAM. SRI.G.P. SRI.BASANT BALAJI THIS CONTEMPT OF COURT CASE (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 30/09/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: PIUS.C.KURIAKOSE,J. ------------------------ C.C.C.No.1248 of 2008 ------------------------ Dated this the 30th of September, 2008 JUDGMENT I think it is too early for the petitioner to initiate action for contempt against the respondent – District Collector. The learned counsel for the petitioner himself submitted that pursuant to the direction of this court, the respondent has issued notice to both sides for hearing. But, hearing has not been taken up so far. Every time hearing is adjourned by notice publication. Though hearing was scheduled for today, the same has been adjourned. I feel that the petitioner is justified in expressing his displeasure regarding the delay which has been caused in the matter so far in complying with the directions. 2. Under the above circumstances, even as I decline initiation of action for contempt against the respondent, I close the contempt of court case directing the respondent to complete the hearing, and pass final orders in compliance with the directions in the judgment within one month from today. (PIUS.C.KURIAKOSE,JUDGE) dpk