Ajesh P.R., v. the District Collector
Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 – Inclusion in Data Bank as 'Nilam'
Case brief
What is this about?
WP(C) No. 8592 of 2025, High Court of Kerala at Ernakulam, decided 18.03.2025 by Ziyad Rahman A.A., J. Petitioner Ajesh P.R. sought removal of his property (81 sq.m., Sy.No.1229/2-9, Block 001, Poonithura Village) from the Data Bank 'Nilam' entry via Form 5 application (Ext.P3, dated 04.02.2025) under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008. Court disposed of the petition with timelines: report by additional 6th respondent (Agriculture Officer) within two months; decision on Ext.P3 by RDO/authorized officer under Section 2(xvA) within five months of the report. No cases cited; no quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed with directions: additional 6th respondent to forward a report on the nature of the petitioner's property to the 2nd respondent or authorized officer under Section 2(xvA) of the 2008 Act within two months of receipt of a copy of the judgment; the 2nd respondent or authorized officer to then decide Ext.P3 Form 5 application in accordance with law within five months of receiving the report.