IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
OP.No. 8667 of 2001(F)
1. M.C.MATHEW
... Petitioner
Vs
1. EDUTHUA PANCHAYATH
... Respondent
For Petitioner :SRI.K.SURENDRA MOHAN
For Respondent :GOVERNMENT PLEADER
The Hon'ble MR. Justice C.N.RAMACHANDRAN NAIR
Dated :23/05/2008
O R D E R
C.N. RAMACHANDRAN NAIR, J.
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O.P. NO.8667 OF 2001
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Dated this the 23rd day of May, 2008
JUDGMENT
Petitioner is challenging property tax assessment made by the
Panchayat confirmed by Ext.P10 order by the Government in revision.
According to the petitioner, petitioner has a small house and a shed
attached thereto to store hay which is a cattle feed. However, it is seen
from Ext.P10 government order that petitioner has a hotel building
consisting of several rooms. If what is stated in court is correct, then
obviously Ext.P10 is incorrect and the issue has to be decided afresh
based on facts after verification. O.P. is accordingly disposed of
vacating Ext.P10 with direction to the Secretary of the Panchayat to
conduct local inspection of the building and assess the same based on
location of the site, rent if any charged, etc. after issuing notice to the
petitioner. Petitioner will produce a copy of this judgment before the
Secretary of the Panchayat for compliance.
(C.N. RAMACHANDRAN NAIR)
Judge
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