reasonable opportunity of being heard to the petitioner through the authorized representative or counsel, if any and then may pass appropriate orders, in accordance with law on the matters in Ext.P-1. Further in the interest of justice, it is ordered that the Appellate Authority concerned (The Deputy Commissioner concerned, Ernakulam) may also endeavour to take all reasonable measures possible in the circumstances to ensure that Appeal No.2967/2019 filed by the petitioner to impugn the said penalty order dated 21.11.2017 is considered and disposed of, after affording reasonable opportunity of being heard to the petitioner through the authorized representative/counsel, if any, without much delay, preferably within a period of 4 to 6 weeks from the date of production of a certified copy of this judgment. The Secretary to the office of the Advocate General will forward copies of this judgment to the respondent as well as to the abovesaid Deputy Commissioner concerned, who is dealing with Appeal No.2967/2019, for necessary information and further action. After passing orders on the said appeal, the Deputy Commissioner concerned will forward copy of the said appellate order to the petitioner as well as
