E.R.Ajayan, v. Deputy Collector (L.a), Thrissur
Writ Petition (Civil) – Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 – Data Bank entry
Case brief
What is this about?
Kerala High Court writ; paddy land and wetland; Data Bank “Nanja” classification challenged; Form 5 application (Ext.P4, dated 23.10.2024); authorized officer under Section 2(xvA), Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008; Deputy Collector (L.A) Thrissur; Local Level Monitoring Committee, Kodungalloor; Village Officer Addl Aala Village Office; time-bound report (2 months) and disposal of Form 5 application (3 months); 214.17 Ares, Kodungalloor Village, Thrissur District; disposed with directions.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with time-bound directions: the additional 3rd respondent to forward a report on the nature of the petitioners' property to the 1st respondent (authorized officer under Section 2(xvA) of the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008) within two months, and the 1st respondent to decide Ext.P4 (Form 5) application in accordance with law within three months of receipt of such report.