Shajahan vs The District Collector on 22 November, 2007

       

  

  

 
 
  IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM

WP(C) No. 34542 of 2007(K)


1. SHAJAHAN, AGED 22 YEARS, S/O.ABOOBACKER,
                      ...  Petitioner

                        Vs



1. THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                       ...       Respondent

2. THE TAHSILDAR,

3. THE SUB INSPECTOR OF POLICE,

                For Petitioner  :SRI.C.V.MANUVILSAN

                For Respondent  : No Appearance

The Hon'ble MR. Justice ANTONY DOMINIC

 Dated :22/11/2007

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                   ANTONY DOMINIC, J.

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           Dated this the 22nd November, 2007

                    J U D G M E N T

Proceedings have been initiated against the

petitioner’s vehicle on the allegation of unauthorised

transportation of river sand. Ext.P2 is the Mahazar and

Ext.P3 is the objection filed. At this stage, this

writ petition has been filed for release of the

vehicle, I am not inclined to pass such an order.

2. In my view, the proper course to be adopted is

to direct the 1st respondent to conclude the

proceedings in terms of Rule 27 of the Kerala

Protection of River Banks and Regulation of Removal of

Sand Rules, as expeditiously as possible.

3. Accordingly, I dispose of this writ petition

directing that the 1st respondent shall finalise the

proceedings in terms of Rule 27 of the Rules, as

expeditiously, at any rate within ten days of receipt

of a copy of this judgment. Before final orders are

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passed, notice shall also be given to the petitioner.

Petitioner shall produce copy of this judgment

before the 1st respondent for compliance.

ANTONY DOMINIC
JUDGE
Rp/-