----------------------- The petitioner aggrieved by Ext.P4 raised Ext.P5 objection before the Geologist. The petitioner submits that the Geologist passed final orders in Ext.P4 without giving an opportunity of hearing the petitioner.
2. On going through Ext.P4, I am of the view that petitioner was not heard before issuance of Ext.P4. Therefore, treating Ext.P4 as showcase notice, after adverting to Ext.P5 and hearing the petitioner, final orders shall be passed within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. Till a decision is taken by the Geologist the petitioner shall be allowed to carryout the activities as per Ext.P2 permit.
The writ petition is disposed of as above.
A.MUHAMED MUSTAQUE, JUDGE jm/