Shakkeela & Another v. the State of Kerala & Others
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition challenging the rejection of a representation against a Panchayat order and notice for demolition. Court held that alternative remedy exists under the Panchayat Act, closing the petition.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition closed with reservation of liberty to approach civil court if advised.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT:
THE HONOURABLE SMT. JUSTICE P.V.ASHA
WEDNESDAY, THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE 2016/8TH ASHADHA, 1938
WP(C).No. 19154 of 2009 (L)
PETITIONER(S):
1. SHAKKEELA, W/O.LATE SHAJAHAN, PADIYALLOOR NAZAR, KOZHINJAMPARA P.O., PALAKKAD DISTRICT.
2. MIHARAJ,S/O.SANTHU MUHAMMED RAWTHER, PADIYALLOOR NAZAR, KOZHINJAMPARA P.O., PALAKKAD DISTRICT.
BY ADVS.SRI.N.RAGHURAJ
SRI.A.V.RAVI
SMT.K.AMMINIKUTTY
RESPONDENT(S):
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioners have an alternative remedy under Section 49 of the Kerala Grama Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 regarding the demolition notice?
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shakkeela
- petitioner
Miharaj
- respondent
The State of Kerala
- respondent
The Kozhinjampara Grama Panchayath
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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