Kerala High Court
Roji Augustine vs The Authorised Officer & Divisional ... on 5 February, 2026
2026:KER:10089
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO.465 OF 2023
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE,
AGED 50 YEARS, MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE,
VAZHAVATTA P.O., WAYANAD, PIN - 673122.
BY ADV.
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C).505/2023, 506/2023 AND CONNECTED
CASES, THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO. 505 OF 2023
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE
AGED 50 YEARS, MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE,
VAZHAVATTA P.O., WAYANAD, PIN - 673122.
BY ADVS.
SMT.BINDU SREEDHAR
SRI.ASIF N
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
3
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO.506 OF 2023
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE,
AGED 50 YEARS, MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE,
VAZHAVATTA P.O., WAYANAD, PIN - 673122.
BY ADV.
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
4
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO. 36288 OF 2022
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE,
AGED 50 YEARS,
S/O.LATE AUGUSTINE, MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE,
VAZHAVATTA P.O., WAYANAD-673 122.
BY ADVS.
SMT.BINDU SREEDHAR
SRI.ASIF N
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
5
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO. 36831 OF 2022
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE,
AGED 50 YEARS, MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE,
VAZHAVATTA P.O., WAYANAD - 673 122.
BY ADVS.
SRI.M.P.ASHOK KUMAR
SMT.BINDU SREEDHAR
SRI.ASIF N.
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
6
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO. 36868 OF 2022
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE, AGED 50 YEARS,
MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE, VAZHAVATTA.P.O,
WAYANAD-673122.
BY ADVS.
SMT.BINDU SREEDHAR
SRI.ASIF N
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO. 38558 OF 2022
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE, AGED 50 YEARS,
MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE, VAZHAVATTA P.O.,
WAYANAD-673 122.
BY ADVS.
SMT.BINDU SREEDHAR
SHRI.ASIF N
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO.38564 OF 2022
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE, AGED 50 YEARS,
MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE, VAZHAVATTA.P.O,
WAYANAD-673122.
BY ADV.
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
9
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089
IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO. 38568 OF 2022
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE, AGED 50 YEARS,
MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE, VAZHAVATTA P.O.,
WAYANAD- 673 122.
BY ADVS.
SMT.BINDU SREEDHAR
SHRI.ASIF N
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
10
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO.38572 OF 2022
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE, AGED 50 YEARS,
MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE, VAZHAVATTA P.O.,
WAYANAD- 673 122.
BY ADVS.
SMT.BINDU SREEDHAR
SHRI.ASIF N
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
11
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO.38575 OF 2022
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE, AGED 50 YEARS,
MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE, VAZHAVATTA P.O.,
WAYANAD-673 122.
BY ADV.
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
:
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W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
PRESENT
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISANKAR V. MENON
THURSDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026 / 16TH MAGHA, 1947
WP(C) NO.38639 OF 2022
PETITIONER:
ROJI AUGUSTINE, AGED 50 YEARS,
MOONGANANIYIL HOUSE, VAZHAVATTA P.0.,
WAYANAD- 673 122.
BY ADV.
SRI.C.S.BISSIMON
RESPONDENT:
THE AUTHORISED OFFICER AND DIVISIONAL FOREST
OFFICER, DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICE, SOUTH WAYANAD
DIVISION, KALPETTA, WAYANAD, PIN - 673121.
BY ADV.
SRI.T.P.SAJAN, SPECIAL GOVERNMENT PLEADER (FOREST).
THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
05.02.2026, ALONG WITH WP(C)No.465/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
THE COURT ON THE SAME DAY DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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JUDGMENT
[WP(C) Nos.465 of 2023, 505 of 2023, 506 of 2023, 36288 of 2022, 36831 of 2022, 36868 of 2022, 38558 of 2022, 38564 of 2022, 38568 of 2022, 38572 of 2022, 38575 of 2022, 38639 of 2022] Sri.C.S.Bissimon, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner in these writ petitions, seeks permission to withdraw the writ petitions, with liberty to avail the statutory remedies.
2. Heard Sri.T.P.Sajan, the learned Special Government Pleader (Forest), also.
In view of the submission made as above, these writ petitions would stand closed, without prejudice to the right of the petitioner to approach the Statutory Appellate Authority. It is made clear that the contentions raised in these writ petitions are left open.
Sd/-
HARISANKAR V. MENON JUDGE anm 14 W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 465 OF 2023 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WP© 32483 OF 2022 DT 28/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO G2-2335/21 DT 27/10/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021.15
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 505 OF 2023 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WP© 32483 OF 2022 DT 28/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO G2-2126/21 DT 27/10/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021.16
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 506 OF 2023 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WP© 32483 OF 2022 DT 28/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO G2-2197/21 DT 27/10/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021.17
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 36288 OF 2022 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WPC NO.32483 OF 2022 DATED 27.10.2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO.G2-2082/21 DATED 27.09.2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1 TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30/11/2021.18
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 36831 OF 2022 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WPC 32483 OF 2022 DT 28/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO G2-2083/21 DT 27/09/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021.19
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 36868 OF 2022 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WP(C)NO.32483 OF 202 DT 28/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO.G2-2618/21 DT 27/09/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021.20
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 38558 OF 2022 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WP(C) 32483 OF 2022 DATED 28/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HONOURABLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO G2-1968/21 DATED 19/10/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021.21
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 38564 OF 2022 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN W.P(C)NO.32483 OF 2022 DT 27/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO.G2-2336/21 DT 10/10/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021.22
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 38568 OF 2022 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WP(C) 32483 OF 2022 DT 28/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON' BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO G2-1900/21 DT 19/10 /2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021.23
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 38572 OF 2022 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN WP(C) 32483 OF 2022 DT 27/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON' BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO G2-2259/21 DT 27/09/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021 24 W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 38575 OF 2022 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT IN W.P.(C) 32483 OF 2022 DATED 27/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO. G2-2262/21 DATED 27/09/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.11.2021.25
W.P.(C) No.465 of 2023 & connected cases.
2026:KER:10089 APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 38639 OF 2022 PETITIONER'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGEMENT IN WP(C) 32483 OF 2022 DT 28/10/2022 PASSED BY THIS HON'BLE COURT.
EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF ORDER NO G2-2339/21 DT 19/10/2022 ISSUED BY THE RESPONDENT.
RESPONDENT'S EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RECEIPT DATED 30.1.2021.