IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI WEDNESDAY, THE 10TH DECEMBER 2008 / 19TH AGRAHAYANA 1930 WP(C).No. 167 of 2007(T) ------------------------ PETITIONER: --------------- P.K.RAM MOHAN, AWD NO.15, PALACE ROAD, KUTTIKANAM, PEERMADE, IDUKKI DISTRICT. BY ADV. SRI.K.I.MAYANKUTTY MATHER SMT.S.LAKSHMY RESPONDENTS: --------------- 1. STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARY (REVENUE), SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, IDUKKI. 3. THE DISTRICT SUPPLY OFFICER, IDUKKI. 4. THE TALUK SUPPLY OFFICER, PEERMADE. BY GOVT. PLEADER SMT. M.R. SREELATHA FOR R3 THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON 10/12/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: WP(C).No. 167 of 2007 APPENDIX PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS: EXHIBIT-P1: TRUE COPY OF THE FAX MESSAGE ISSUED FROM THE OFFICE OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT EXHIBIT-P1 (a): TRUE COPY OF THE STATEMENT ANNEXED TO EXT.P1 EXHIBIT-P2: TRUE COPY OF THE GOVERNMENT ORDER NO.G.O (Rt) NO.4542/2006/Rev. EXHIBIT-P2(a): TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER EXHIBIT-P3: TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION FILED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE 2ND RESPONDENT EXHIBIT-P4: TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION FILED BY THE ASSOCIATION BEFORE THE CHIEF MINISTER EXHIBIT-P5: TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION SENT BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT TO 2ND RESPONDENT EXHIBIT-P5(a) TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION SENT BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT TO 2ND RESPONDENT EXHIBIT-P6: TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER ISSUED BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT /TRUE COPY/ P.A. TO JUDGE V.GIRI,J. ------------------------- W.P ( C) No.167 of 2007 -------------------------- Dated this the 10th December, 2008 J U D G M E N T Petitioner, an authorized whole sale distributor of ration articles in Peerumedu Taluk in Idukki District, undertook the distribution of free ration to labourers. This was pursuant to the direction issued by the Government from time to time directing Authorized Wholesale Dealers to supply required quantities of ration articles free of cost to retail dealers to effect supply to card holders. That the petitioner is entitled to certain amount is not a matter in dispute, as evidenced by Annexure A communication sent by the District Collector to the Government. The District Collector has sought for release of an amount of Rs.47,76,573/- for onward distribution. A decision is to be taken by the Government on Annexure A. 2. I head learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Pleader. W.P ( C) No.167 of 2007 2 3. In my view, the Government has to take a decision on Annexure A communication/report submitted by the District Collector within a time frame. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 1st respondent to consider Annexure A communication sent by the District Collector on 20.8.2008 in the matter of sanctioning of amounts to Authorized Wholesale Dealers, who had distributed free ration articles pursuant to direction issued by the Government from time to time and a decision shall be taken thereon, within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Thereupon, the amount due to the petitioner shall be paid to him, without further delay. (V.GIRI,JUDGE) ma W.P ( C) No.167 of 2007 3 W.P ( C) No.167 of 2007 4