IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE V.GIRI TUESDAY, THE 18TH NOVEMBER 2008 / 27TH KARTHIKA 1930 WP(C).No. 32045 of 2008(M) -------------------------- PETITIONER: --------------- SUNIL KUMAR.S, DEVIKRIPA, VALLIKODE.P.O, PATHANAMTHITTA. BY ADV. SRI.T.M.ABDUL LATHEEF SRI.A.MUHAMMED HASHIM RESPONDENTS: --------------- 1. DISTRICT COLLECTOR, PATHANAMTHITTA. 2. TAHSILDAR, KOZHENCHERRY. 3. DEPUTY LABOUR OFFICER, PATHANAMTHITTA. 4. I.N.T.U.C KAIPPASSERY KADAVU, REPRESENTED BY ITS CONVENER, REGHU.A, MURALEESADANAM,VALLIKOD.P.O, PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT. 5. B.M.S, KAIPPASSERY KADAVU, REPRESENTED BY ITS CONVENER, MURALI, MURALEESADANAM,VALLIKOD.P.O, PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT. 6. C.I.T.U, KAIPPASSERY KADAVU, REPRESENTED BY ITS CONVENER, SURESH KUMAR, KOTTARATHIL, VALLIKKODE.P.O, PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT. BY GOVT. PLEADER SRI. P.N.SANTHOSH THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 18/11/2008, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: V.GIRI,J. ------------------------- W.P ( C) No.32045 of 2008 -------------------------- Dated this the 18th November, 2008 J U D G M E N T In the auction conducted by the 2nd respondent for the right to collect river sand from various kadavus in Achankovil River, petitioner had purchased the right for an amount of Rs.2,08,806/-. He had remitted the entire amount and agreement was executed. But he was not able to collect the sand allegedly due to the demands made by the workers. Subsequently, the same was settled only as per Exhibit-P6. In the meanwhile the period during which the petitioner was permitted to collect the sand expired. Petitioner has submitted Exhibit-P7 seeking extension of time. In my view, it is up to the District Collector to consider Exhibit-P7, in accordance with law and if he finds that the request contained in Exhibit-P7 is not maintainable, issue a suitable reply thereto. W.P ( C) No.32045 of 2008 2 In the result, the writ petition is disposed of directing the 1st respondent to consider Exhibit-P7 and take appropriate decision thereon, within three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Petitioner shall be heard in person before a decision is taken in this regard. (V.GIRI,JUDGE) ma W.P ( C) No.32045 of 2008 3 W.P ( C) No.32045 of 2008 4