IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM PRESENT : THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K.K.DENESAN MONDAY, THE 27TH NOVEMBER 2006 / 6TH AGRAHAYANA 1928 WP(C).No. 30188 of 2006(R) -------------------------- PETITIONER: ------------ SALIM KUMAR T.T., H.C.K.3871, (REMOVED FROM SERVICE), S/O.THANKAPPAN, THOPPL HOUSE, KEEZHUKUNNU, COLLECTORATE P.O., KOTTAYAM. BY ADV. SRI.M.P.MADHAVANKUTTY RESPONDENTS: ------------- 1. K.S.SUKUMARAN NAIR (ENQUIRY OFFICER), RETIRED CIRCLE INSPECTOR OF POLICE, ETTUMANOOR POLICE STATION, KOTTAYAM. 2. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE, KOTTAYAM. 3. DEPUTY INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE, ERNAKULAM RANGE. BY GOVT.PLEADER SRI.BIJOY CHANDRAN THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 27/11/2006, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING: K.K.DENESAN, J ------------------------------- W.P.(C)NO. 30188 of 2006 ------------------------------- Dated this the 27th day of November, 2006 JUDGMENT Ext.P8 statutory appeal is pending with the third respondent. The appeal has been filed by the petitioner, who stands removed from the post of Head Constable, consequent on Ext.P7 order passed by the second respondent. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that early decision on Ext.P8 is necessary in the interest of justice. 2. Having regard to the fact that the petitioner stands removed from service, it is only appropriate that the third respondent takes up for consideration Ext.P8 and pass orders as expeditiously as possible. A time limit of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this Judgment is fixed for the third respondent to dispose of Ext.P8 in accordance with law. The petitioner shall be afforded an opportunity of being heard in person before orders are passed on Ext.P8. Petitioner shall produce before the third respondent a copy of this judgment along with a copy of the writ petition for compliance. K.K.DENESAN, JUDGE css/ W.P.(C)No. 2