IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HON'BLE THE ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE MR.P.R.RAMAN & THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE THOTTATHIL B.RADHAKRISHNAN THURSDAY, THE 11TH FEBRUARY 2010 / 22ND MAGHA 1931 WP(C).No. 4533 OF 2010(S) ------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- P.L.JACOB, PADINJAKARA HOUSE, KUTTIKADU P.O., CHALAKUDY, THRISSUR. BY ADV. SRI.T.RAJESH RESPONDENTS: --------------- 1. STATE OF KERALA, REP. BY THE CHIEF SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. EXCISE COMMISSIONER, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 3. TODDY WELFARE FUND COMMISSIONER, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. GOVT. PLEADER SRI. BENJAMIN PAUL. THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 11/02/2010, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: P.R. RAMAN, Ag. C.J. & THOTTATHIL B. RADHAKRISHNAN, J. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = W.P.(C) No. 4533 OF 2010 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = DATED THIS THE 11TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010 JUDGMENT Raman, Ag. CJ. This is a writ petition filed by a social worker who is also the president of a registered association which is stated to have been formed for the purpose of eradicating corruption and poverty from the society. Grievance of the petitioner is that artificial toddy is being made by using chemical substances such as Daisapam, Cyllassing, Phinober Citon, Torral Hydrate and other substances, side effects of which are as ulcer and other cancer growth in the intestine and damage to brain and nerves system. Even though the authorities were addressed of the situation, no action has been taken to avert such act. Hence this writ petition. 2. No specific instances are pointed out in the writ petition. Though Ext.P1 is a representation made to the Chief Secretary, we do not think, in the factual situation, it is necessary to direct such higher officials to look into the matter. In case the petitioner files a petition before the Commissioner of Excise, pointing out some specific instances as alleged in the writ petition, he shall verify the correctness of the same and take appropriate action in accordance with law, after hearing the petitioner also. Petitioner shall produce a copy of the writ WP(C) 4533/2010 :2: petition along with a copy of this judgment before the Commissioner of Excise for information and compliance. The writ petition is disposed of as above. P.R. RAMAN, Ag. CHIEF JUSTICE THOTTATHIL B. RADHAKRISHNAN, JUDGE. Knc/-