IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
WP(C) No. 1389 of 2008(M)
1. K.M.ABBAS, AGED 48 YEARS,
... Petitioner
Vs
1. DISTRICT COLLECTOR, PATHANAMTHITTA.
... Respondent
2. REVENUE DIVISIONAL OFFICER, THIRUVALLA.
3. TAHSILDAR, MALLAPPALLY.
4. KOTTANGAL GRAMA PANCHAYATH,
For Petitioner :SRI.T.M.ABDUL LATHEEF
For Respondent : No Appearance
The Hon'ble MR. Justice ANTONY DOMINIC
Dated :11/01/2008
O R D E R
ANTONY DOMINIC, J.
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W.P.(C) NO. 1389 OF 2008 M
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Dated this the 11th day of January, 2008
J U D G M E N T
A lorry belonging to the petitioner has been seized by the
authorities on the allegation of its involvement in the
unauthorised transportation of river sand. Obviously proceedings
are pending before the 1st respondent, who has to pass orders in
terms of Rule 27 of the Protection of River Banks and Regulation
of Removal of Sand Rules, 2002. It is complaining of delay in
finalisation of the proceedings that this writ petition has been
filed by the petitioner seeking release of the truck.
In view of the pendency of the proceedings before the 1st
respondent, I do not think it proper to direct release of the truck
at this stage. It is for the 1st respondent to pass orders in terms
of Rule 27 and therefore I dispose of this writ petition directing
that the 1st respondent shall with, notice to the petitioner, pass
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orders in terms of Rule 27 of the Rules. Orders as above shall be
passed, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate within ten days
of production of a copy of this judgment.
ANTONY DOMINIC, JUDGE.
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