IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KURIAN JOSEPH & THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.S.SATHEESACHANDRAN WEDNESDAY, THE 11TH MARCH 2009 / 20TH PHALGUNA 1930 WA.No. 482 of 2009() -------------------- AGAINST THE JUDGEMENT/ORDER IN WPC.1267/2009 Dated 21/01/2009 .................... APPELLANT(S): PETITIONER ------------------------ JAYAMANI, CHEMBAKASSERIL VEETTIL, AZHEEKKAL P.O., ALAPPAD, KARUNAGAPPALLI. BY ADV. SRI.GEORGE CHERIAN (THIRUVALLA) RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF SECRETARY, SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. PRINCIPAL SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, T.R.CELL DEPARTMENT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 3. DISTRICT COLLECTOR, COLLECTORATE, KOLLAM. 4. TAHSILDAR, KARUNAGAPPALLY, KOLLAM. GOVT.PLEADER SMT.K.MEERA. THIS WRIT APPEAL HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 11/03/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: KURIAN JOSEPH & S.S.SATHEESACHANDRAN, JJ. ---------------------------------------------- W.A. No.482 of 2009 ---------------------------------------------- Dated 11th March, 2009. J U D G M E N T Kurian Joseph, J. Appellant is the petitioner. The writ petition was filed praying for a direction to the second respondent to consider Ext.P3 representation, wherein the petitioner has prayed for some reliefs, being a Tsunami victim. Learned Single Judge dismissed the writ petition stating that there was no provision enabling the second respondent to grant any relief. We are afraid, the conclusion by the learned Single Judge is too early. It is for the authority concerned to consider the matter and extend the benefits if any, to which the petitioner, who is a Tsunami victim is eligible. Therefore, we set aside the judgment under appeal and dispose of the writ petition directing the second respondent to consider Ext.P3 and take appropriate action thereon in accordance with law within two months from the date of production of a copy of the judgment along with a copy of the writ petition. In case the petitioner requests for an opportunity for WA NO.482/09 2 hearing, the same shall also be granted. The Writ Appeal is disposed of as above. KURIAN JOSEPH, JUDGE. S.S.SATHEESACHANDRAN, JUDGE. tgs KURIAN JOSEPH & S.S.SATHEESACHANDRAN, JJ ---------------------------------------------- W.A. No.482 of 2009 ---------------------------------------------- J U D G M E N T Dated 11th March, 2009.