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Oorakathodi Asiya v. Land Tribunal (Land Reforms)

Kerala HC9 Jan 2019WP(C)/627/2019

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What is this about?

This writ petition challenged the delay in disposing of SM No.2643/2018. The High Court at Ernakulam directed the respondents to dispose of the suit within 18 months of notice service after affording hearing to parties.

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Direction to respondents to dispose of SM No.2643/2018 within 18 months of service of notice after affording opportunity of hearing to parties.

Oorakathodi Asiya Vs Land Tribunal (Land Reforms) — Land Acquisition | Kerala HC (2019)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

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PRESENT

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ALEXANDER THOMAS

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WEDNESDAY,THE 09TH DAY OF JANUARY 2019 / 19TH POUSHA, 1940

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WP(C).No. 627 of 2019

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PETITIONER:

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OORAKATHODI ASIYA D/O. AHAMMAD, THONIKADAVATH HOUSE, CHERUKUNNU, PUTHUR P.O, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT 676 503.

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BY ADV. SRI.U.K.DEVIDAS

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RESPONDENTS:

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1 LAND TRIBUNAL (LAND REFORMS) TIRUR, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT 676 101.

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2 SPECIAL TAHSILDAR,(LAND REFORMS) LAND TRIBUNAL, TIRUR, MALAPPURAM DISTRICT 676 101

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SRI.SAIGI JACOB PALATTY,SR.GOVT.PLEADER

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THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON 09.01.2019, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:

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W.P(C)No.627 of 2019

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ALEXANDER THOMAS, J.

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W.P(C)No.627 of 2019

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============================= Dated this the 09^th day of January, 2019

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JUDGMENT

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The prayers in this Writ Petition (Civil) are as follows:

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''i. a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ order or direction to the respondents to dispose the SM No.2643/2018 as evidenced by Ext.P1 within a reasonable time.

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ii. such other relief's as this Hon'ble Court deems fit to grant in the nature of this case.''

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Heard Sri.U.K.Devidas, learned counsel appearing for the

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petitioner and Sri.Saigi Jacob Palatty, learned Sr.Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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Taking note of the facts and circumstances disclosed in this petition, it is ordered in the interest of justice, that the respondents will take reasonable measures possible under the circumstances to ensure the consideration and disposal of suo motu proceedings as S.M.No.2643/2018, without much delay preferably within a period of 18 months from the date of completion of service of notice on the affected parties thereto and after affording a reasonable opportunity of being heard to the said parties including the petitioner. The petitioner will produce a certified copy of this

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judgment before the Land Tribunal concerned, for necessary information and further action.

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With these observations and directions, the above Writ Petition (Civil) will stand finally disposed of.

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Sd/-

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ALEXANDER THOMAS, JUDGE

vgd/10.01.19

APPENDIX

PETITIONER'S/S EXHIBITS:

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EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE DATED 20-12-2018 ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT

Oorakathodi Asiya v. Land Tribunal (Land Reforms)

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