IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANTONY DOMINIC MONDAY, THE 7TH MARCH 2011 / 16TH PHALGUNA 1932 WP(C).No. 5485 of 2011(I) ------------------------- PETITIONER(S): ----------------------- RAJESH P.R., KOCHUKUNNUMPURAM, ARPOOKARA EAST P.O., KOTTAYAM-686008. BY ADV. SRI.M.V.BOSE SRI.VINOD MADHAVAN RESPONDENT(S): ------------------------ THE DISTRICT SUPPLY OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT SUPPLY OFFICER, KOTTAYAM, PIN-686001. GOVT.PLEADER SRI.P.N.SANTHOSH THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 07/03/2011, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: ANTONY DOMINIC, J. ================ W.P.(C) NO. 5485 OF 2011 ===================== Dated this the 7th day of March, 2011 J U D G M E N T Petitioner submits that, in response to Ext.P1, he submitted application for appointment of ARD 124 at Kudayampady in Ward No.IX of Aymanam Panchayat in Kottayam District. In this writ petition, what he complains is the delay in finalising the proceedings in pursuance thereof. 2. I heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and also the learned Government Pleader in the matter. 3. Having regard to the fact that proceedings for appointment of Authorised Retail Distributor has been initiated, it is necessary that further action should be finalised expeditiously. In that view of the matter, I direct the respondent to finalise the selection process and appointment in pursuance to Ext.P1. This shall be done, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within 2 months of production of a copy of this judgment along with a copy of this writ petition. Writ petition is disposed of as above. ANTONY DOMINIC, JUDGE Rp