IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
WP(C).No. 25986 of 2008(R)
1. JABIR.P. POOVATHU KUNDY HOUSE
... Petitioner
Vs
1. DISTRICT COLLECTOR, MALAPPURAM
... Respondent
2. TAHSILDAR, TALUK OFFICE, NILAMBUR.
For Petitioner :SRI.O.D.SIVADAS
For Respondent : No Appearance
The Hon'ble MR. Justice S.SIRI JAGAN
Dated :28/08/2008
O R D E R
S.SIRI JAGAN, J
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W.P(C)No.25986 of 2008
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Dated this the 28th day of August, 2008.
J U D G M E N T
The petitioner’s vehicle has been seized on allegations of
illegal transport of river sand. The petitioner seeks interim
custody of the vehicle.
2. I have heard the learned Government Pleader also.
3. I am of opinion that after having seized vehicle, the 1st
respondent has a duty to pass final orders in the matter as
provided in the Kerala Protection of River Banks and
Regulation of Removal of River Sand Act and Rules.
Accordingly, I dispose of this writ petition with a direction
to the 1st respondent to pass final orders in the matter, as
expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within seven days from
the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. The petitioner
shall serve a certified copy of the judgment personally on the
1st respondent, who shall hear the petitioner on that day or an
adjourned date within seven days. The final order shall also be
passed within seven days.
S.SIRI JAGAN, JUDGE
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