IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SIRI JAGAN THURSDAY, THE 26TH MARCH 2009 / 5TH CHAITHRA 1931 WP(C).No. 9696 of 2009(F) ------------------------- PETITIONER(S): --------------- C.K.VIJAYAN, S/O.KUMARAN, CHERULLIL CHOWRIYEDATH, PULLUT VILLAGE, KODUNGALLUR. BY ADV. SRI.M.C.JOHN RESPONDENT(S): --------------- 1. STATE OF KERALA, REPRESENTED BY SECRETARY (TAXES) DEPARTMENT, SECRETARIAT, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. 2. THE DEPUTY EXCISE COMMISSIONER, PALAKKAD. 3. THE EXCISE CIRCLE INSPECTOR, CHITTUR, PALAKKAD. GOVT. PLEADER SMT. K.R. DEEPA. THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 26/03/2009, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: S. Siri Jagan, J. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= W. P (C) No. 9696 of 2009 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Dated this, the 26th March, 2009. J U D G M E N T The petitioner is a defaulter in payment of abkari arrears. Government has declared an amnesty scheme. The petitioner availed of the benefit of that scheme and filed an application, which was allowed by Ext. P1. As per Ext. P1, the petitioner was bound to pay the amounts computed as per Ext. P1 on specific dates as directed therein. Although the petitioner had paid one instalment, he committed default in payment of the balance instalments on the due dates. The petitioner now seeks the benefit of paying the amounts before 31-3-2009. However, the petitioner now confines his relief for a direction to the 1st respondent to consider the request of the petitioner . 2. I have heard the learned Government Pleader also. 3. In the facts and circumstances of the case, I dispose of this writ petition with the following directions: The petitioner may, if so advised, file an application before the 1st respondent seeking extension of time to pay the balance instalments due. The 1st respondent shall consider and pass orders thereon as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within one month from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Sd/- S. Siri Jagan, Judge. Tds/ [True copy] P.S to Judge.