Kochi, The High Court here has asked the Kerala government to consider the representation of a social activist seeking investigation against CPI(M) MLA P Anwar in connection with the seizure of liquor from a club allegedly owned by High Back in 2018. Said to.
Justice K Babu directed the Home Department of the state government to consider the representation and take an appropriate decision on it within four weeks from the date of production of the certified copy of the court order.
The high court's April 2 order came on a plea by social activist - Shaj K V - who said he had submitted a representation to the government demanding an investigation against the MLA in January this year, but no steps were taken. . Home Department.
Shaji, in his petition, had said that in December 2018, Circle Inspector O Excise, Aluva, searched the building - 'Joy Mathew Club' - allegedly owned by Anwar and seized 19 liters of Indian-made foreign liquor. 6.5 liters of beer.
Shaji, in his petition, had alleged that the Excise Department had registered a case alleging offense punishable under various provisions of the Excise Act, but the investigating officer deliberately kept the owner and patron away from the accused due to political influence. .
After hearing the petitioner, the court directed the Home Department to "consider Ext.P3 (representation) and take an appropriate decision within a period of four weeks from the date of production of the certified copy of this decision."
"The petitioner (Shaji) has been given liberty to approach this court with regard to the subject matter, if so advised," Justice Babu said.
Justice K Babu directed the Home Department of the state government to consider the representation and take an appropriate decision on it within four weeks from the date of production of the certified copy of the court order.
The high court's April 2 order came on a plea by social activist - Shaj K V - who said he had submitted a representation to the government demanding an investigation against the MLA in January this year, but no steps were taken. . Home Department.
Shaji, in his petition, had said that in December 2018, Circle Inspector O Excise, Aluva, searched the building - 'Joy Mathew Club' - allegedly owned by Anwar and seized 19 liters of Indian-made foreign liquor. 6.5 liters of beer.
Shaji, in his petition, had alleged that the Excise Department had registered a case alleging offense punishable under various provisions of the Excise Act, but the investigating officer deliberately kept the owner and patron away from the accused due to political influence. .
After hearing the petitioner, the court directed the Home Department to "consider Ext.P3 (representation) and take an appropriate decision within a period of four weeks from the date of production of the certified copy of this decision."
"The petitioner (Shaji) has been given liberty to approach this court with regard to the subject matter, if so advised," Justice Babu said.
