IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC TUESDAY, THE 22ND DECEMBER 2009 / 1ST POUSHA 1931 WP(C).No. 37091 of 2009(F) -------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- NISAM, HEAD CLERK, OFFICE OF THE SURVEY SUPERINTENDENT, TIRUR, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT. BY ADV. SRI.B.KRISHNA MANI RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KOLLAM. 2. THE LAND REVENUE COMMISSIONER, PUBLIC OFFICE, MUSEUM JUNCTION, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. MR.ANTONY MUKKATH, GOVERNMENT PLEADER THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 22/12/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ANTONY DOMINIC, J. ------------------ WP(C) No.37091 of 2009 (F) -------------------------- Dated, this the 22nd day of December, 2009 J U D G M E N T The petitioner, who belongs to Kollam District, is now working as a Head Clerk in the Office of the Re-survey Superintendent, Tirur, Malappuram District. The petitioner states that his wife, who died recently, was a cancer patient. He has two children, who are being looked after by his aged mother. It is stated that in view of his family circumstances, he cannot keep away from his house. In the circumstances, pointing out the existence of a vacancy in Kollam district he has been submitted representations. But however none of his representations have been considered. Finally, he has filed Ext.P13 representation to the 2nd respondent requesting for a posting in Kollam district. Even on that representation, there has not been any response. It is in these circumstances, this writ petition is filed. 2. If as stated by the petitioner, the circumstances explained by him deserve a compassionate consideration, there is WP(C) No.37091/2009 -2- no reason why the 2nd respondent shall not consider his request. Now that according to the petitioner, Ext.P13 representation made by him is pending before the 2nd respondent, I direct the 2nd respondent to consider the said representation and pass orders thereon. Before final orders are passed, the petitioner shall also be given an opportunity to explain his grievances. This shall be done as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within six weeks of receipt of a copy of this judgment, along with a copy of this writ petition. This writ petition is disposed of as above. (ANTONY DOMINIC, JUDGE) jg