IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON TUESDAY, THE 1ST MARCH 2011 / 10TH PHALGUNA 1932 WP(C).No. 6342 of 2011(P) ------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------------- 1. THOMAS JOHN AMBOOKEN, ADVOCATE, III/231-F, PULLIKKILLAM WEST ROAD, CHEMBUMUKKU, KAKKANAD-682 030. 2. VINEETHA THOMAS, W/O.THOMAS JOHN AMBOOKEN, III/231-F, PULLIKKILLAM WEST ROAD, CHEMBUMUKKU, KAKKANAD-682 030. BY ADVS. SRI.P.J.MATHEW SRI. SIJU KAMALASANAN RESPONDENTS: ----------------------- 1. THE STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT SECRETARIAT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001. 2. THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, REPRESENTED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, 'JALA BHAVAN', THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001. 3. THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION, ALWAYE. 4. ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, KERALA WATER AUTHORITY, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION, KALAMASSERY-683 014. BY SENIOR GOVERNMENT PLEADER SRI.P.N.SANTHOSH BY ADV. SRI.M.DINESH, SC. K.W.A. THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 01/03/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: VK P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, J. ------------------------- W.P (C) No. 6342 of 2011 -------------------------- Dated this the Ist March, 2011 J U D G M E N T The petitioner is stated as aggrieved of Exts. P7 and P10 bills, with regard to which petitioner has already preferred Ext.P11, which is pending consideration before the 3rd respondent. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the 3rd respondent may be directed to consider and pass appropriate orders on Ext.P11. 3. Heard the learned Government Pleader and the learned standing counsel as well. 3. In view of the limited nature of the relief now pressed before this Court and proposed to given, this Court does not find it necessary to go into the merits of the case. Accordingly, the 3rd respondent is directed to consider and pass appropriate orders on Ext.P11, in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within 'one month' from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. 'Status quo' shall be maintained on W.P (C) No.6342 of 2011 2 condition that the petitioner deposits a sum of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten thousand only) within two weeks. The writ petition is disposed of as above. Sd/- P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, JUDGE ma /True copy/ P.A to Judge