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June 19, 2021 Archives

The Scope of Interference in Revenue Matters by the Court Is Limited and Relief Can Be Granted Only if Statutory Violations Are Established: Kerala High Court

A petition was filed for issuing a writ of certiorarified Mandamus for calling of the records of the 4th respondent in the proceedings dated 03.06.2021. It was prayed to quash the proceedings till date, the license fee for the complete lockdown period to COVID-19 pandemic, and direct the respondents to grant a waiver of the license fee from: 

1.)24.03.2020 to 06.09.2020 

2.)20.02.2021 to the date when the transport services resume and replace, revise and re-fix the license fee in a manner proportionate with the time permitted for vehicle movement from 07.09.2020 in respect of the two-wheeler parking facility at Nachimuthu Maternity Hospital, Pollachi Municipality.  

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The Development Authority Must Consider the Objection Raised and Pass Orders on Merit as Expeditiously as Possible: Kerala High Court

A petition was filed under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution for issuing a writ of Mandamus for calling of records relating to the order dated 30.01.2017 passed by the 2nd Respondent. It was prayed to quash the same and to consequently forbear 3rd Respondent from interfering with the Petitioner’s right in the property. 

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Kerala High Court Quashes the Order of Tahsildar and Directs To Follow the Directions of the Revenue Divisional Officer.

A petition was filed under Article 226 of the Indian Constitution for issuing a writ of Mandamus for calling of records relating to the order dated 30.01.2017 passed by the 2nd Respondent. It was prayed to quash the same and to consequently forbear 3rd Respondent from interfering with the Petitioner’s right in the property. 

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The Central Information Commission Directs the Central Public Information Officer To Be Extra Cautious With Right to Information Applications.

The Central information commission decided on a case dated June 11th where the appellant filled more than 200 RTI applications and still didn’t receive any response from the PIO. Further, the commission directed the CPIO to be careful with matters related to RTI. Later, the commission disposed of the appeal because no interference was needed. 

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