IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SIRI JAGAN THURSDAY, THE 27TH OCTOBER 2011 / 5TH KARTHIKA 1933 WP(C).No. 28140 of 2011(N) -------------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- P.P.FAISAL, S/O. KUTTU HASSAN MASTER, PUTHEN PEEDIYEKKAL HOUSE, KADAMPUZHA P.O., TIRUR TALUK, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT. BY ADV. SRI.JAMSHEED HAFIZ RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT, MALAPPURAM P.O., PIN-676 505, KERALA. 2. THE VILLAGE OFFICER, MELMURI VILLAGE, MELMURI P.O., PIN-676 514, TIRUR TALUK, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT. 3. THE CHAIRMAN, KERALA HEAD LOAD WORKERS WELFARE BOARD, MANJERI, MANJERI P.O., PIN-676 121. ADV. SRI.KOSHY GEORGE, SC, KHLWWB FOR R3 SRI. S. JAMAL – GOVT. PLEADER. THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 27/10/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: WP(C).No. 28140 of 2011(N) APPENDIX PETITIONER(S) EXHIBITS EXT.P1 : A TRUE COPY OF THE ACCOUNT DETAILS OF PAYMENT MADE BY THE PETITIONER FROM SEPTEMBER 2006 TO JANUARY 2011. EXT.P2 : A TRUE COPY OF THE REVENUE RECOVERY NOTICE ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT DTD.25.6.2011. RESPONDENTS' EXHIBITS: NIL TRUE COPY PA TO JUDGE. S. SIRI JAGAN, J. ------------------------------------------- W.P.(C) No.28140 OF 2011 ---------------------------------------------- Dated this the 27th day of October, 2011 JUDGMENT The petitioner challenges Ext.P2 revenue recovery proceedings. According to the petitioner, Ext.P2 is proceedings for recovery of arrears of wages due from the petitioner to head load workers employed by him. But, from Ext.P2, I find that the same is in relation to welfare fund dues. When it was pointed out to the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner may be permitted to pay Rs.50,000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only) and to file a representation before the 3rd respondent in respect of recovery, which may be directed to be considered in accordance with law. 2. I have heard the learned Standing Counsel for the 3rd respondent also. 3. In the facts and circumstances of the case, I dispose of this writ petition with the following directions: The petitioner shall pay an amount of Rs.50,000/- (Rupees W.P.(C)No.28140/11 2 fifty thousand only) within one month and file a representation in respect of the proceedings. The 3rd respondent shall consider and pass orders on the said representation, as expeditiously as possible. Till orders are passed on the representation, further recovery proceedings shall be kept in abeyance. However, if the petitioner fails to pay Rs.50,000/- or to file a representation as directed above, the petitioner will not be entitled to the benefits of this judgment. S. SIRI JAGAN, JUDGE acd W.P.(C)No.28140/11 3