IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
WP(C).No. 30124 of 2010(M)
1. MURALEEDHARAN PILLAI,S/O.N.GOPALA PILLAI
... Petitioner
Vs
1. DISTRICT COLLECTOR,KOLLAM-691031.
... Respondent
2. DISTRICT SUPPLY OFFICER, KOLLAM-691 031.
3. TALUK SUPPLY OFFICER,
For Petitioner :SRI. K.SIJU
For Respondent : No Appearance
The Hon'ble MR. Justice ANTONY DOMINIC
Dated :30/09/2010
O R D E R
ANTONY DOMINIC, J.
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W.P.(C) No. 30124 of 2010 M
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Dated this the 30th day of September, 2010
J U D G M E N T
Petitioner states that, two consignments consisting
of 144 sacks and 389 sacks of rice were seized by the
respondents on 22-06-2010 from his premises and his
vehicle. Thereafter, he was issued Exts.P4 and P5 show
cause notices, initiating proceedings under the Essential
Commodities Act. Petitioner filed his replies and he was
heard by the District Collector on 18-08-2010 and 19-08-2010.
It is stated that, while orders are not passed, steps are being
taken for disposal of the rice seized. It is in these
circumstances, this writ petition is filed.
2. Having regard to the fact that the rice in question is
a perishable commodity, the respondents are empowered to
dispose of such goods and if such timely action has been
taken, this Court cannot find fault with the authorities. Be that
as it may, having regard to the case of the petitioner that he
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was issued Exts.P4 and P5 show cause notices and that he
was heard by the District Collector on 18-08-2010 and 19-08-
2010, the District Collector has to pass final orders in the
matter. This, the first respondent shall do within two months
from the date of production of a copy of this judgment.
3. Petitioner to produce a copy of this judgment and
writ petition before the first respondent for compliance.
The writ petition is disposed of as above.
(ANTONY DOMINIC, JUDGE)
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