IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE S.SIRI JAGAN THURSDAY, THE 12TH JULY 2007 / 21ST ASHADHA 1929 WP(C).No. 21531 of 2007(L) ----------------------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------------- T.VALSARAJ, S/O KUNHIRAMAN, MAMBALLI HOUSE, P.O.PALAYAD, THALASSERY. BY ADV. SRI.O.D.SIVADAS RESPONDENTS: ------------------------ 1. THE SECRETARY, REGIONAL TRANSPORT AUTHORITY, KANNUR. 2. THE DEPUTY TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER, NORTH ZONE, KOZHIKODE. BY GOVERNMENT PLEADER SRI. I.V. PRAMOD THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 12/07/2007, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: S. SIRI JAGAN, J. -------------------------------- W.P.(C)NO. 21531 OF 2007 ----------------------------------- DATED THIS THE 12th DAY OF JULY, 2007 JUDGMENT The petitioner submitted an application for replacement of old vehicle in respect of which he has a permit. Although the same was granted, it was not issued in view of a dispute regarding payment of tax in respect of the old vehicle. The petitioner has filed Ext.P4 appeal before the 2nd respondent along with a petition for stay namely, Ext.P5 in respect of the demand for tax. The petitioner now seeks a direction to the 2nd respondent to consider Ext.P4 appeal and Ext.P5 stay petition. 2. I have heard the learned Government Pleader also. In the facts and circumstances of the case, I direct the 2nd respondent to consider and pass orders on Exts.P4 and P5 as expeditiously as possible. Till orders are passed on Ext.P5 stay petition, the coercive proceedings for recovery of the tax shall be kept in abeyance. The writ petition is disposed of as above. S. SIRI JAGAN, JUDGE Acd