IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON WEDNESDAY, THE 16TH MARCH 2011 / 25TH PHALGUNA 1932 WP(C).No. 8195 of 2011(Y) ------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- ANTONY KURIAN, NJAVALLIL HOUSE, CHATHANGATT ROAD, PALARIVATTOM, KOCHI-682025. BY ADV. SRI.V.M.KURIAN SRI.MATHEW B. KURIAN SRI.K.T.THOMAS SENIOR GOVERNMENT PLEADER SRI. BINNY VARGHESE RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. THE ADDITIONAL PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FOREST, SOUTHERN REGION, OFFICE OF ADDITIONAL PRINCIPAL CHIEF CONSERVATOR OF FOREST, VANASREE COMPLEX, CHINNAKKADA,KOLLAM. PIN-695001. 2. THE APPELLATE AUTHORITY, (LAND REFORMS), ALAPUZHA-1. THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 16/03/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, J -------------------------------------- W.P.(C) No.8195 OF 2011 -------------------------------- Dated this the 16th day of March 2011 JUDGMENT The prayer of the petitioner is to issue a writ of mandamus directing the first respondent to release an amount of ` 31,99,489/- to the petitioner being the value of sandal wood tree cut and removed from 91.35 ares of land in Re-Sy. No.245/7 (Old Sy. No.70/2A) of Marayoor village, owned by the petitioner at the earliest. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the grievance of the petitioner has already been taken up before the first respondent by filing Ext.P8 representation and that, the same is still pending. 3. Heard the learned Govt. Pleader as well. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances, the first respondent is directed to consider Ext.P8 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, of course after giving an opportunity for hearing to all concerned, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within 'two months' from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. 5. If it is found that the petitioner is entitled for any refund, it shall be disbursed without delay, at any rate within 'two weeks' thereafter. Writ Petition is disposed of. vdv P.R.RAMACHANDRA MENON, JUDGE