Mohammed Ali vs Union Territory Of Lakshadweep on 5 August, 2026

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    Kerala High Court

    Mohammed Ali vs Union Territory Of Lakshadweep on 5 August, 2026

    Author: T.R. Ravi

    Bench: T.R.Ravi

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 38565 OF 2023
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      MOHAMMED KOYA K
                     AGED 77 YEARS
                     S/O LATE BASHA SAHIB KUNNAM,
                     KUNHELIYAM (H). KAVARATTI,
                     U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              2      ASIYOMMABI K
                     AGED 76 YEARS
                     D/O LATE BASHA SAHIB KUNNAM, KUNHELIYAM (H)
                     KAVARATTI, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                     SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                     SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
              2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                     KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
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              3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
              4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                     KAVARATTI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                     KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
              5      COMMAND WORKS OFFICER (HQ)
                     SOUTHERN AIR COMMAND, INDIAN AIR FORCE,
                     THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695005
    
                     * ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
           ADDL.R6   UNION OF INDIA
                     REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE,
                     GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, SOUTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI- 110011
    
                     *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN
                     I.A.No.2/2025
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI A.R.L. SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                     SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP
                     ADMINISTRATION
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SHRI.SUVIN R.MENON, SENIOR PANEL COUNSEL
                     SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38747/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 38747 OF 2023
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
    
              1      FATHIMA P.P
                     AGED 60 YEARS
                     D/O. LATE MAHMOOD, PAPPADAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              2      MOHAMMED P.P
                     AGED 57 YEARS
                     S/O LATE MAHMOOD, PAPPADAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              3      SHAFEEKA P.P @ AFIYA
                     AGED 56 YEARS
                     D/O LATE MAHMOOD, PAPPADAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              4      SAROMMA P.P
                     AGED 53 YEARS
                     D/O LATE MAHMOOD, PAPPADAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              5      BARKATHULLA KHAN P.P
                     AGED 50 YEARS
                     D/O LATE MAHMOOD, PAPPADAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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              6      AKBAR P.P
                     AGED 47 YEARS
                     S/O LATE MAHMOOD, PAPPADAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              7      KADEESHA PULLIPURA PAPPADAM
                     AGED 69 YEARS
                     D/O LATE MOHAMMED MALMI, CHERIYANELLALA HOUSE,
                     KAVARATTI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                     SRI.P.K.SALEEM
                     SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                     SMT.T.A.LUXY
                     SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                     SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                     SRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                     SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
    
    
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION OF INDIA
                     REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                     MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                     NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
              2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              3      ADMINISTRATOR
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                     KAVARATTI, PINCODE, PIN - 682555.
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              4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PINCODE, PIN - 682555.
    
              5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                     KAVARATTI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              6      COMMAND WORKS OFFICER
                     HEADQUARTERS OF THE SOUTHERN AIR COMMAND, INDIAN
                     AIR FORCE (IAF), THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, PIN - 695005.
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                     SRI.T.C.KRISHNA, SENIOR PANEL COUNSEL
                     SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP
                     SHRI.C.DINESH, CGC
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 41399 OF 2023
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      CHERIYAKOYA
                     AGED 69 YEARS
                     S/O AVVAPPADA AGAM KASMI, PURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              2      MULLAKOYA
                     AGED 68 YEARS
                     S/O AVVAPPADA AGAM KASMI, PURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 562555.
    
              3      CHERIYABI
                     AGED 64 YEARS
                     D/O AVVAPPADA AGAM KASMI, PURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              4      KADEESHA
                     AGED 59 YEARS
                     D/O AVVAPPADA AGAM KASMI, PURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              5      SAFIYA
                     AGED 54 YEARS
                     D/O AVVAPPADA AGAM KASMI, PURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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              6      KADEEJA
                     AGED 47 YEARS
                     D/O AVVAPPADA AGAM KASMI, KUNNEL HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              7      KHALEEL
                     AGED 44 YEARS
                     S/O AVVAPPADA AGAM KASMI, KUNNEL HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              8      MOHAMMED SHAFI
                     AGED 41 YEARS
                     S/O AVVAPPADA AGAM KASMI, KUNNEL HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              9      JALEEL
                     AGED 38 YEARS
                     S/O AVVAPPADA AGAM KASMI, KUNNEL HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
    
                     BY ADV SRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                     KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
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              4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              5      THE DIRECTOR
                     DEPARTMENT OF FOOD, CIVIL SUPPLIES AND CONSUMER
                     AFFAIRS, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, KAVARATTI,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                     SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 42249 OF 2023
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      AYSHABI.K.K
                     AGED 62 YEARS,
                     D/O. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA. K. P, KUNNAMKULAM HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682557.
    
              2      K.I.ABDULLAH KOYA
                     AGED 71 YEARS
                     S/O. SHAIK KOYA. C. G, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              3      K.P.CHERIYA KOYA
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA .K. I, KUNHIPAPPADA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557.
    
              4      HABEEB.M.K
                     AGED 60 YEARS
                     S/O. CHERIYAKOYA NENEPAPPADA, MUKRIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682557.
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              5      SHARAHABEEL KONJAMKAKKADA
                     AGED 62 YEARS
                     S/O. BASHA CHENDIPAPPADA, ARAKKALAR, KONJAMKAKKADA,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682557.
    
              6      SAYED SHEIK KOYA
                     AGED 58 YEARS
                     S/O.MUTHUKOYA.P, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              7      ATTAKIDAVE.P.P
                     AGED 35 YEARS
                     S/O. ABDU RAHIMAN.A.T, PAKKIPPURA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              8      M.K.KOYA
                     AGED 56 YEARS
                     S/O. LATE P. CHERIYAKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557.
    
              9      SAJEED KHAN.K.K
                     AGED 52 YEARS
                     S/O.DR MUTHUKOYA.A.K, KANDAMKALAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              10     C.O.SAYED,
                     AGED 67 YEARS
                     S/O. ABDULLAH.U.P, CHAKKIRIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
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              11     MOHAMMED KOYA.T.T
                     AGED 67 YEARS
                     S/O. ATTAKOYA MALMIKAKKADA, THYHOTTAM HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557.
    
              12     MOHAMMED KOYA.K.I
                     AGED 72 YEARS
                     S/O. KASMIKOYA, KAKKAILLAM MAREEN HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              13     ABDUL LATHEEF.M.K
                     AGED 43 YEARS
                     S/O.MOHAMMED KOYA.E.P, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              14     R.P.SAYED MOHAMMED
                     AGED 60 YEARS
                     S/O. AYSHOMMA.R.P, RAYAPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              15     N.HAMSA HAJI
                     AGED 78 YEARS
                     NADIYATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              16     C.N.SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     S/O.MUTHUKOYA EDEYAKAL, CHERIYANNALLAL HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557.
    
              17     KUNHIKOYA.A.K
                     AGED 80 YEARS
                     S/O.MOHAMMED KOYA, ALIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
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              18     NAFEESA.U.P
                     AGED 59 YEARS
                     D/O.K.C.SAYED MOHAMMED, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557.
    
              19     POOVU POKKAYODA
                     AGED 74 YEARS
                     D/O. U.P .AHMAD, POKKAYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              20     ABDUL KABEER.T.T
                     AGED 60 YEARS
                     S/O. C.N.IMBICHIKOYA, THAITHOTTAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              21     ATHIKABI.C.N
                     AGED 72 YEARS
                     D/O. POOKOYA. P. I, CHERIYANALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              22     C.N.BI
                     AGED 65 YEARS
                     D/O. HAMSAKOYA, CHERIYANNALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              23     KUNHIKOYA.C.G
                     AGED 78 YEARS
                     S/O.MOHAMMED KOYA.P, CHAMMAGAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              24     VALIYABI.M.K
                     AGED 73 YEARS
                     D/O.M.K.BEEFATHUMMA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
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              25     NOORJAHAN.A.K
                     AGED 48 YEARS
                     D/O. YOUSEF POODIYATH, ARAKKALAR HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              26     MOHAMMED JALEEL.C.N
                     AGED 49 YEARS
                     S/O. KASMIKOYA CHERIYAPURAKAD, CHERIYANALLAL,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557.
    
              27     HAMSA.M.P
                     AGED 67 YEARS
                     S/O. KUNHIKOYA ATHANAMTHOTTAM, MARIYAPADA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682557.
    
              28     MOHAMMED SALEEM.M.C
                     AGED 43 YEARS
                     S/O.HAMSA PAKKIPURA, MELACHEDEM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              29     AJMAL KHAN.H.P
                     AGED 32 YEARS
                     S/O. MOHAMMED SAKEER, HALIMAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              30     ABDUL JABBAR.A.T
                     AGED 58 YEARS
                     S/O. MUTHUKOYA, ALHANAMTHOTTAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
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              31     ABDULLA.U.P
                     AGED 55 YEARS
                     S/O.MOHAMMED PANDATH, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              32     MOHAMMED KOYA.C.P
                     AGED 55 YEARS
                     S/O. A.K.MUTHUKOYA, CHAMANNAMPALLI HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              33     SARA.U.P
                     AGED 76 YEARS
                     D/O. ASSAINARKAKKA.P, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              34     MUTHUBI.C.N
                     AGED 73 YEARS
                     W/O. P.SAYED SHEIK KOYA, CHERIYANALLAL HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557.
    
              35     SAROMMABI.P
                     AGED 74 YEARS
                     D/O.SAYED ISMAIL KOYA, POKKILAKKAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              36     MIGDAD.U.P
                     AGED 65 YEARS
                     S/O.AHMAD.C.O, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              37     KOYA.P
                     AGED 67 YEARS
                     S/O. KUNHIKOYA.P.V, PALLATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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              38     CHERIYAKOYA .P.P
                     AGED 57 YEARS
                     S/O.K.I.MUTHUKOYA, PERUMPALLI HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              39     CHERIYAKOYA.K.K
                     AGED 68 YEARS
                     S/O. KUNHIBI.K.K, KUNNAMKALAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              40     BEEBI.M.K
                     AGED 72 YEARS
                     D/O. MUHAMMED KOYA K P V, MALMIKAKKDA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557.
    
              41     ABDUSALAM.U.P
                     AGED 46 YEARS
                     S/O. KOYAMMA.K.K, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              42     MOHAMMED.U.P
                     AGED 46 YEARS
                     S/O.K.O. ABBAS, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISL.AND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              43     K.K.MOHAMMED AKBER
                     AGED 62 YEARS
                     S/O. LATE .K. I .ATTAKOYA, KUNNAMKULAM HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557.
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              44     SAROMMABI.C.N
                     AGED 69 YEARS
                     D/O. ABDULLAKOYA.A.K, CHERIYAMNALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              45     SYED ABDULLAKOYA K P V
                     AGED 52 YEARS
                     S/O M K ABDULLAKOYA, KUNNIPADAVALIYAMMAD HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682557.
    
              46     KUNHIBI.K.P.V
                     AGED 75 YEARS
                     D/O. AHMED KUNHIKOYA, MANNATHANODA, KUNNIPAPPADA
                     VALIYAMMADA, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              47     YASER ARAFATH
                     AGED 36 YEARS
                     S/O.A.K.MULLAKOYA, NANAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
              48     DR .MOHAMMED SADIQUE.K.P
                     AGED 52 YEARS
                     S/O. DR.K.K. MOHAMMED KOYA(LATE), KUNHIPAPPADA
                     HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682557.
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                     SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                     SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                     SRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                     SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
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         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION OF INDIA
                     REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                     MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI,
                     PIN - 110001.
    
              2      THE SECRETARY
                     MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS, RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD,
                     SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
              3      THE SECRETARY
                     MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF LAND
                     RESOURCES, 2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING, SHIVAJI
                     STADIUM, SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG, CONNAUGHT PLACE
                     NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
    
              4      THE SECRETARY
                     NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES, 5TH
                     FLOOR, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI,
                     PIN - 110003.
    
              5      THE SECRETARY
                     LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF LAW AND
                     JUSTICE, 3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN,
                     KHAN MARKET,
                     NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003.
    
              6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              7      THE COLLECTOR
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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              8      THE COLLECTOR
                     RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND
                     ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT,
                     2013, (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE), KAVARATTI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682555.
    
              9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
                     OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST,
                     ANDROTH AND KALPENI ISLANDS, ANDROTH (HQ), UNION
                     TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551.
    
              10     THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                     OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557.
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                     SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 44022 OF 2023
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      MOHAMMED,
                     AGED 74 YEARS
                     S/O MUTHUKOYA, ANAKAD, KAVARATTI. LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              2      ATTAKOYA,
                     AGED 72 YEARS
                     S/O MUTHUKOYA, ANAKAD, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              3      KIDAVE,
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     S/O. KASIM PAPPADAM, KUNNALAKANNYAKADA, KAVARATTI
                     ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              4      HAVVA,
                     AGED 69 YEARS
                     D/O. KASIM PAPPADAM, KUNNALAKANNYAKADA, KAVARATTI
                     ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              5      SARA,
                     AGED 71 YEARS
                     D/O. KASIM PAPPADAM, KUNNALAKANNYAKADA, KAVARATTI
                     ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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              6      ATTABI,
                     AGED 65 YEARS
                     D/O. KASIM PAPPADAM,KUNNALAKANNYAKADA, KAVARATTI
                     ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              7      KASMI A,
                     AGED 68 YEARS
                     S/O THANGAKOYA, ALYAMMAKKADA/SHAREEPINODA,
                     KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              8      AHAMMED,
                     AGED 61 YEARS
                     S/O THANGAKOYA, ALIYAMMAKKADA/SHAREEPINODA,
                     KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              9      MUTHUKOYA,
                     AGED 73 YEARS
                     S/O POOKOYA THACHERI PURATHAKAD, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              10     KUNHIKOYA,
                     AGED 65 YEARS
                     S/O POOKOYA THACHERI PURATHAKAD, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              11     KIDAVE,
                     AGED 73 YEARS
                     S/O KASMI HAJI, MUCHIYAM, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              12     SAINA,
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     D/O ALI MALMI, KELIYAM, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              13     HASSAN,
                     AGED 73 YEARS
                     S/O. MOHAMMED, ATHANACHAMMADA,KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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              14     KASMI,
                     AGED 64 YEARS
                     S/O. MOHAMMED, ATHANACHAMMADA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              15     HILIR MOHAMMED,
                     AGED 71 YEARS
                     S/O. BATHUSHA, , PULIPPURA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              16     BEEFATHUMMA,
                     AGED 66 YEARS
                     D/O BATHUSHA, PULIPPURA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              17     MUTHUKOYA.K,
                     AGED 59 YEARS
                     S/O BASHA, KELIYAM, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              18     SAYDALI,
                     AGED 64 YEARS
                     S/O KASMI (LATE), KEELAMUCHIYA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              19     HAJAROMMA,
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     D/O KASSALI, ELLA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              20     SARABI,
                     AGED 78 YEARS
                     D/O MUKHARI ATHANACHAMMADA, NAMBICHAM, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              21     AYSHABI,
                     AGED 55 YEARS
                     D/O KASMI, ARAKKALAR, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
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              22     USAMAN,
                     AGED 63 YEARS
                     S/O MOHAMMED, CHAMAYATHAPURA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                     SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                     SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
             1     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                     KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                     SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 44151 OF 2023
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      KHADER HAJI
                     AGED 84 YEARS
                     S/O ASSAINAR, KUNNACHADA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              2      KOYAMMA.K
                     AGED 68 YEARS
                     S/O MOHAMMED KINATINAKARA, KELIYAM, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP-., PIN - 682555.
    
              3      MOHAMMED
                     AGED 63 YEARS
                     S/O ABOOBACKER, ADAPURATHAILLAM, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682555.
    
              4      SAYEDALI
                     AGED 45 YEARS
                     S/O MOHAMMED KOYA, PALAKAPPAD, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              5      MOHAMMEDALI
                     AGED 64 YEARS
                     S/O ALIMOHAMMED, KADAPURATHAILLAM, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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              6      MUTHUKOYA
                     AGED 56 YEARS
                     S/O MOHAMMEDKOYA, CHANDIRAM,KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
    
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              7      KUNHIKOYA.K
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     S/O. BAMBAN CHANDIRAM, KOTTARAM, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              8      MOHAMMED HANEEFA
                     AGED 63 YEARS
                     S/O KUNHI KUNHI, MULLIYODA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
    
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              9      KASMI.AP,
                     AGED 79 YEARS
                     S/O ABOOBACKER, AYNEPURA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              10     ABDUL GAFOOR
                     AGED 67 YEARS
                     S/O ABDUL SALAAM MOULAVI, ADIYATTIMMEPURA,
                     KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              11     SHIHABUDHEEN KB
                     AGED 49 YEARS
                     S/O SULAIKA KB, KUNHIBIYODA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              12     ABDUL SHUKOOR MP
                     AGED 51 YEARS
                     S/O MUTHUBI KANNIPURA, MAYAMPOKKAKADA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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              13     CHERIYAKOYA
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     S/O KUTTIAMMED BANDEKKAKADA, KUNNEL HOUSE,
                     KAVARATTI, LASKHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              14     POO
                     AGED 86 YEARS
                     D/O ABOOBACKER, MELAPURA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              15     AHAMED
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     S/O KOYAMMA HAJI PITTIYAPURAM, PALLIPPURAM,
                     KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              16     MUTHUKOYA.P
                     AGED 68 YEARS
                     S/O KUNHI KUNHI PITTIYAPURAM, PURA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              17     POOKOYA.P
                     AGED 65 YEARS
                     S/O KIDAVE HAJI PITTIYAPURAM, PURA HOUSE,
                     KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              18     ABDUL HAMEED
                     AGED 66 YEARS
                     S/O BEEFATHUMMA PITTIYAPURAM, PITTIYAPURAM,
                     KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              19     AHMED
                     AGED 68 YEARS
                     S/O.AYSHOMMA PITTIYAPURAM/PUTHIYAPURA, PUTHIYAPURA,
                     KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              20     HABEEB RAHMAN
                     AGED 51 YEARS
                     S/O KUNHIBI PITTIYAPURAM/PUTHIYAPURA, PUTHIYAPURA,
                     KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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              21     MOHAMMED.P
                     AGED 64 YEARS
                     S/O ABOOBACKER MALMI ANAKAD, POOVINODA HOUSE,
                     KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              22     MOHAMMED QUASIM ASHFAQUE
                     AGED 35 YEARS
                     S/O MUTHUKOYA, ARENAKKADA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                     SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                     KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.V.SAJITH KUMAR, SC, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF
                     KERALA
                     SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 44162 OF 2023
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      P.KAZIM KOYA,
                     AGED 76 YEARS
                     S/O MOHAMMEDKOYA PERUMPALLI (LATE), PEECHIYATH
                     HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557.
    
              2      SHEEMABI
                     AGED 54 YEARS
                     D/O CHERIYAKOYA CHEMMANAMPALLI (LATE), THANTHINADA
                     HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              3      P. HAMZAKOYA
                     AGED 74 YEARS
                     S/O POOKOYA KP, PEECHIYATH, KALPENI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682557.
    
              4      MK CHERIYAKOYA
                     AGED 76 YEARS
                     S/O AKKARA KUNHIKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA, KALPENI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              5      PATHUMMABI
                     AGED 66 YEARS
                     D/O MOHAMMEDKOYA MK, POOVINODA,KALPENI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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              6      SAYED
                     AGED 69 YEARS
                     S/O HAMZA ARAKKALAR, POKKIYODA HOUSE,KALPENI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              7      ABDUL GAFOOR. C.P
                     AGED 50 YEARS
                     S/O KASMIKOYA MAMMEL, CHERIYAPURAKKAD, KALPENI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              8      K.I MUTHUKOYA
                     AGED 63 YEARS
                     S/O ATTAKOYA VM, KAKKAILLAM (MARIN) HOUSE, KALPENI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              9      KP MOHAMMEDKOYA
                     AGED 76 YEARS
                     S/O CG.SAYEDKOYA, KUNHIPOOVAKKADA,
                     KALPENI,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              10     A.KUNHIKOYA
                     AGED 66 YEARS
                     S/O. C.P.SAYED MOHAMMEDKOYA, AKKARA HOUSE,KALPENI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              11     CHERIYABI.A.K
                     AGED 68 YEARS
                     D/O CHERIYAKOYA.P, AKKARA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              12     A.T ABDULLAKOYA
                     AGED 59 YEARS
                     S/O HAMZAKOYA.KK, ATHANAM THOTTAM,
                     KALPENI,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              13     KASMIKOYA.K
                     AGED 64 YEARS
                     S/O AHAMAD, KUNDARI HOUSE, KALPENI,LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682557.
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              14     BEEFATHUMMABI.K
                     AGED 71 YEARS
                     D/O AHMAD, KUNDARI HOUSE, KALPENI,LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682557.
    
              15     MULLAKOYA AK
                     AGED 51 YEARS
                     S/O C.N.SAYEDKOYA, AKKARA HOUSE, KALPENI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              16     ABDUL SATHAR.AK
                     AGED 47 YEARS
                     S/O, MUTHUKOYA MK, THAITHOTTAM HOUSE, KALPENI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
              17     HABOOSABI AM
                     AGED 61 YEARS
                     D/O CHERIYAKOYA C.N, ACHAMMADA HOUSE, KALPENI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                     SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                     KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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              4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
                     ANDROTH & KALPENI, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                     SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 44185 OF 2023
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      SAJID.KP
                     AGED 47 YEARS
                     S/O ALI AYSHEPURA,, KALPURA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              2      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA .K
                     AGED 44 YEARS
                     S/O POOKOYA THANGAL, KADIYAMMADA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              3      SHAIKOYA
                     AGED 74 YEARS
                     S/O POOKOYA, MELILAPURA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
              4      UBAIDULLA.K
                     AGED 52 YEARS
                     S/O AHMAD KADIYATHODA, KUNJAMMAKKADA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              5      ABDUL HAMEED KHAN
                     AGED 65 YEARS
                     S/O HASSAN KADAPURATHABA, CHANAPPURA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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              6      MUTHUKOYA
                     AGED 72 YEARS
                     S/O ALIKOYA PAPPADAM, KEELAPURA, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              7      CHERIYAKOYA
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     S/O KASMI KINATINAKARA, KEEPATTAILLAM, KAVARATTI,
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
              8      MOHAMMED
                     AGED 59 YEARS
                     S/O MAHMOOD PAPPADAM, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                     PIN - 682555.
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                     SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                     KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
              4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                     SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                 WP(C) NO. 7167 OF 2024
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      M.K.KOYA
                     AGED 57 YEARS
                     S/O. LATE P.CHERIYA KOYA, POKKILAKKAM HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557
    
              2      P.BEEBI
                     AGED 71 YEARS
                     D/O. P. ABDULLA KOYA, POKKILAKKAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              3      SHAMSHED KHAN.M.K
                     AGED 37 YEARS
                     S/O. P. SAYEED SHAIKOYA, POKKILAKKAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              4      SAROMMABI.P
                     AGED 76 YEARS
                     D/O. SAYED ISMAIL KOYA.K.I, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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              5      LIYASIFA.P.P
                     AGED 35 YEARS
                     D/O. ABDUL LATHEED.P, POKKARAPPADA BUNIYAM HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557
    
              6      SAFIYABI.M.K
                     AGED 65 YEARS
                     D/O.MUTHUKOYA KPV, MATHILKADANNALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              7      NUJUMUNNISA BI.P
                     AGED 64 YEARS
                     D/O.P.ABDULLA KOYA, POKKILAKKAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              8      BI FATHUMMABI.M.K
                     AGED 90 YEARS
                     D/.O LATE M.K.POOKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              9      SUBAIDABI.M.K
                     AGED 52 YEARS
                     D/O. LATE P.CHERIYAKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557
    
              10     BEEBI.M.K
                     AGED 59 YEARS
                     D/O. LATE P. CHERIYAKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-,
                     PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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              11     SAROMMABI.M.K
                     AGED 53 YEARS
                     D/O. LATE P.CHERIYAKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557
    
              12     RASHEEDA BEEGUM.M.K
                     AGED 46 YEARS
                     D/O. LATE P. CHERIYAKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SHRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                     SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                     SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                     SHRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                     SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION OF INDIA
                     REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                     MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI,
                     PIN - 110001
    
              2      THE SECRETARY
                     MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS, RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD,
                     SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
              3      THE SECRETARY
                     MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF LAND
                     RESOURCES, 2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING, SHIVAJI
                     STADIUM, SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG, CONNAUGHT PLACE
                     NEW DELHI, PIN - 110011
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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              4      THE SECRETARY
                     NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES, 5TH
                     FLOOR, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI,
                     PIN - 110003
    
              5      THE SECRETARY
                     LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF LAW AND
                     JUSTICE, 3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN,
                     KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003
    
              6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              7      THE COLLECTOR
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              8      THE COLLECTOR
                     RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND
                     ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT,
                     2013, (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE), KAVARATTI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682555
    
              9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
                     OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST,
                     ANDROTH AND KALPENI ISLANDS, ANDROTH (HQ), UNION
                     TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
              10     THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                     OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                     SMT.OM SHALINA DSGI
                     SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP
                     ADMINISTRATION
                     SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                       IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 24578 OF 2024
    
         PETITIONER:
    
                     C.T. ANVER SADATH
                     AGED 51 YEARS
                     S/O IMBICHIKOYA, FALAK HOUSE, HOUSE NO.E-5-321A,
                     NEAR PLANETORIUM, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SHRI.SAIBY JOSE KIDANGOOR
                     SRI.P.M.MOHAMMED SALIH
                     SMT.PRAMITHA AUGUSTINE
                     SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                     SMT.IRINE MATHEW
                     SMT.ADRISYA S.
    
    
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
                     MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS UT DIVISION, NORTH BLOCK,
                     NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
              2      UT OF LAKSHADWEEP REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                     OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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              3      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                     UT OF LAKSHADWEEP SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT
                     OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              4      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                     UT OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, DEPARTMENT OF
                     REVENUE, COLLECTORATE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              5      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                     KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI ARL SUNDARESAN- ASGI
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SHRI.C.DINESH, CGC
                     SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP
                     ADMINISTRATION
                     SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 24589 OF 2024
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      ABOOBACKER KOYA .P.P.,
                     AGED 63 YEARS
                     S/O. AHAMMED CHEKILLAM, PUTHIYAPALLI HOUSE,
                     KAVARATTI.P.O., LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              2      AYSHABI KOPPALAMPURA
                     AGED 53 YEARS
                     D/O. ASI KURIYACHAPPADA, KOPPALAMPURA,
                     KAVARATTI.P.O., LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                     SHRI.SAYYID MOHAMMED NILAMUDDIN M.
    
    
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                     LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
              2      THE ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                     KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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              3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                     KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682559
    
              4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                     OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO, UNION
                     TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682559
    
              5      UNION OF INDIA,
                     REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                     LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI -, PIN - 110001
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI ARL SUNDARESAN- ASGI
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP
                     ADMINISTRATION
                     SHRI.C.DINESH, CGC
                     SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
    
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                        PRESENT
    
                         THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
           WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                                WP(C) NO. 24680 OF 2024
    
         PETITIONERS:
    
              1      HAJAROMMABI.P.P
                     AGED 62 YEARS
                     D/O. MOOSA KUTTIYACHADA, PUTHIYAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              2      MANSOORA BEEGUM.C.N
                     AGED 43 YEARS
                     D/O. KUNHANAKKAL KOYA, CHERIYANALLALA HOUSE,
                     KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                     - 682557
    
              3      KOYA.K.K
                     AGED 76 YEARS
                     S/O. CHERIYAKOYA, KUNHANAKKAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              4      MAJEED.SP
                     AGED 43 YEARS
                     S/O. MOHAMMED, SIRAMBIPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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              5      AYSHOMMA .M .K
                     AGED 77 YEARS
                     D/O. MOHAMMED HAJI, MOSOOKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              6      JAMEELA .T .T
                     AGED 64 YEARS
                     D/O. HAMSA KOYA, THAITHOTTAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
              7      MUHAMMED KOYA. T .T,
                     AGED 70 YEARS
                     S/O. ATTAKOYA. M.K, THAITHOTTAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              8      SARA.U.P
                     AGED 78 YEARS
                     D/O. ASSAINAR P, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              9      JALEEL.C.N
                     AGED 50 YEARS
                     S/O. KASMIKOYA.C.P, CHERIYANALLALA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              10     SHAHIR HUSSAIN.K.V
                     AGED 41 YEARS
                     S/O. HAMSA POKAYODA, KAKKAVALIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN -
                     682557
    
              11     ABDUL SALAM.M
                     AGED 65 YEARS
                     S/O. MUTHUKOYA, MAMMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                     TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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              12     MOHAMMED SALIH.P.P
                     AGED 60 YEARS
                     S/O. BEEFATHUMMA, PUTHIYABENGALAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              13     MULLABI. P
                     AGED 67 YEARS
                     D/O. MUHAMMED KOYA AKKARA, PONNELLAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              14     KOYA.N
                     AGED 61 YEARS
                     S/O. FATHAHULLAHKOYA, NEDIYAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              15     NAFEESATHBI.T.T
                     AGED 64 YEARS
                     D/O. SYED MOHAMMED KOYA, THAITHOTTAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              16     POOKOYA.T .P
                     AGED 69 YEARS
                     S/O. AHAMED KUNHI, THIITHIYAPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              17     MULLAKOYA .T. P
                     AGED 54 YEARS
                     S/O. HAMSA KOYA, THITHIYAPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN -
                     682557
    
              18     HABSABI. T. P
                     AGED 58 YEARS
                     D/O. KAMIKOYA, THITHIYAPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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              19     CHERIYABI .K .K
                     AGED 80 YEARS
                     D/O. POOKOYA. M .K, KUNNAMKULAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
    
              20     KULUS .P
                     AGED 65 YEARS
                     D/O. KHALID, POKKAYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                     TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                     BY ADVS.
                     SHRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                     SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                     SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                     SHRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                     SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
    
    
    
    
         RESPONDENTS:
    
              1      UNION OF INDIA
                     REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                     MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI,
                     PIN - 110001
    
              2      THE SECRETARY
                     MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS, RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD,
                     SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
              3      THE SECRETARY
                     MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF LAND
                     RESOURCES, 2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING, SHIVAJI
                     STADIUM, SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG, CONNAUGHT PLACE
                     NEW DELHI, PIN - 110011
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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              4      THE SECRETARY
                     NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES, 5TH
                     FLOOR, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI,
                     PIN - 110003
    
              5      THE SECRETARY
                     LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF LAW AND
                     JUSTICE, 3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN,
                     KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003
    
              6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                     REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              7      THE COLLECTOR
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
              8      THE COLLECTOR
                     RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND
                     ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT,
                     2013, (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE), KAVARATTI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682555
    
              9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
                     OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST,
                     ANDROTH AND KALPENI ISLANDS, ANDROTH (HQ), UNION
                     TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
              10     THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                     OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
                     ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                     682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                     BY ADVS.
                     SRI ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                     SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                     RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                     SHRI.C.DINESH, CGC
                     SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP
                     ADMINISTRATION
                     SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                     LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
               THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
         06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES,
         THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                     THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 134 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KOYA.K.P
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O MK KUNHIKOYA, KUNHIPAPPADA VALIYAM,
                KALPENI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         2      KP MOHAMMEDKOYA
                AGED 79 YEARS
                S/O P SHAIKOYA, KUNNIPAPPADA VALIYAN,
                KALPENI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         3      ABDUL JABBAR. P.I
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O ATTABI, PUTHIYAILLAM, KALPENI,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 557
    
         4      MUSTHAFA.P,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA, POKKILAKAM,
                KALPENI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         5      NAJUMUNNISABI P
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O ABDULLAKOYA.P, POKKILAKAM,
                KALPENI,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      KADEESHABI.P
                AGED 88 YEARS
                D/O AHMADKUNHIKOYA, PEECHIYATH, POKKILAKAM,
                KALPENI, LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIATE, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
                ANDROTH & KALPENI, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 214 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER:
    
                K.P. KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. CHALLAKAPRA KOYAMMA HAJI,
                KUTTITHAYAPURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                 KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 218 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      RASIYA BEEGUM. K.I
                AGED 54 YEARS
                W/O KOYA KP, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 557
    
         2      HABOOSABI. C.P
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O SYEDSHAIKOYA.KI, CHERIYAPURAKKAD,
                KALPENI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 557
    
         3      BEEFATHUMMABI.K.K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O PP CHERIYAKOYA, KUNNAMKULAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
                ANDROTH & KALPENI, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 286 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KUTTIAMMED
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O PATHUMMA KUNNINAMEL,
                KUNNINAMEL HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      POOKOYA.K
                AGED 89 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER, KADAPURATHAVA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      DR.E.SAYED ALI
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O SHIHABUDHEEN, ERAMPAPPADA, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      MOHAMMED.A
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O KUTTIKOYA NAMBICHAM, ATHANACHAMMADA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      FATHIMA.KP
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O KATHIRI KUNNINAMEL, KUNNUMPURA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      AHMAD.AK
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O CK MOHAMMED, AOULAKADIYAPPADA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         7      RAFEEQUE.MP
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O SHOUKATH HAJI, MELAPURA (SALEEM MANZIL),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
         8      POOKOYA.N
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O POO NAMBICHAM, NAMBICHAM,
                KAVARATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - -682 555
    
         9      LIYAKATHALI KHAN
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O AHAMED KATTIMMADA, KADAPPURATHAVA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        10      ZAMRATH
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER, KEELAILLAM, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        11      THANGAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O .CHERIYAKOYA THANGAL, PUTHIYATHANODA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        12      POOKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE, PUTHIYA ULUVAPPURA, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        13      ABDUL KADER
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED, POKKER KADIYAPPADA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O UPPUKUNJI NAMBICHAM, MCUHIYAM,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 399 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS':
    
         1      CHERIYAKOYA @ UCK THANGAL
                AGED 84 YEARS
                THACHERI PURATHAKAD UMMARODA,
                S/O. ATTAKOYA THANGAL UMMARMANODA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      AHMED HAJI
                AGED 77 YEARS
                ACHADA, S/O. SULAIKHA THOTTATHAKARA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      MUTHUKOYA CHONAM
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O. USMANKUTTI VADAKILAPURA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      MOHAMMED ALI CHUNGAM
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O. AYSHOMMA CHUNGAM, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      ABDUL NASER KADAPURATHAVA,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O. KUNHIKOYA ADIYATTIUMMEPURA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      ALIKOYA PADIPURA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O. KHALID CHEKEKKEEL, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         7      ABDUL RAHIMAN ADIYATTIUMMEPURA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O.ASSAN CHAKKEKEEL, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         8      NAJMUDDIN CHUTHAKULI
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O. BAMBAN KADAPURATHAVA, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         9      CHERIYAKOYA BIRANTHODA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBACKER THALILAPURA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        10      SAINUL HAMEED PUTHIYA ILLAM,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. KATHISHA ULLIKANAPURA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        11      HAJAROMMA THEKKILA ILLAM
                AGED 77 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED HAJI ULLIKANAPURA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        12      SAUJATH MAIDANAPURA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                W/O. MOHAMMED ALI ACHADA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        13      ASKAR UMBEYPURA
                AGED 23 YEARS
                S/O. KOYAMMA AARADAM, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      MOHAMMED ALIPURA,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O. ALI KANNIPURA, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        15      ABDUL KALAM MOOLOKKEPURA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. HAMZATH KANNIPURA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        16      MUTHUKOYA KANNIPURA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O. KUNHIKOYA KELIYAAM, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        17      MAJA ULLIKANAPURA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O. KHALID VELIYODA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        18      MAVIYA AYNEPURA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBAKKER VELIPURA, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        19      MUSTHAFA MOOLOKEPURA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O. HAMZATH AYNEPURA, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        20      SAROMMA VELIPURA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O. KOYAMMA KATHIYATHODA, VELIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, PIN - 682 555
    
        21      RUKHIYA MUKRIYA ILLAM
                AGED 75 YEARS
                W/O. KIDAVE MUCHIYAM, MUKRIYA ILLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 623 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER'S:
    
                M.P. CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 84 YEARS
                S/O, SULAIMAN HAJI, MELAPURA [PURADAM] HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI, U T OF LAKSHADWEEP-., PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.JOBY JACOB PULICKEKUDY
                SRI.ANIL GEORGE
                SHRI.ASHIK TOM
                SHRI.ALEX KEVIN GEORGE
                SHRI.AAKHIL MOHAMMED.P.M
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      THE UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, UNI ON
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,
                U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, KAVARATTI,
                U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR [SUB REGISTRAR)
                KAVARATTI, U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP-., PIN - 682 555
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 789 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ABDUL RAZAK
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O KITTANODA ABOOBACKER, ATTAM,
                AGATHI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         2      UMMATHUA
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KITTANODA, MULAYAM,
                AGATHI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
         3      KOYA.P
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOSALAMKOYA, MELAPATTINIYODA,
                AGATHI,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI\, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, AGATTI, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 854 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      SABEER
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O KADEESHA BANDAYAM, BANDAYAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         2      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O BAMBATHI ALIYAKUNHIMMADA,
                ALIYAKUNHIMMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         3      POOKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA MOOTHANKAKKADA,
                THEKK ALIYAMMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         4      MALIKAN KOYA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLAKOYA KARUTHAKAPPADA,
                CHALAKAD, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         5      ANWER SADATH
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KOYA B.K.P, DAVIL ,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      ALAVIKOYA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVEKOYA KATTAMPALLI,
                ALIYAMMADA, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         7      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ALIKOYA, KEELAPURA, KEELAILLAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         8      HASSANKOYA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVEKOYA, KEEPAT ACHARABIYODA,
                THEKKU PUTHIYAILLAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         9      ABDUL SAMAD
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O PATHUMMABI KAMAL MALMIYODA PUTHIYAILLAM,
                KAMAL MALMIYODA PUTHIYAILLAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        10      UMMERKOYA
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKERKOYA PATTINIYODA,
                PUTHIYAILLAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 553
    
        11      MOHAMMED NAZER.M.P
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA KEELAPURA, MULLIPPURA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        12      HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 88 YEARS
                S/O SAINABI BANDAR, BANDAR,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        13      KASMI
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED THIRUVATHAPURA,
                MELAILLAM, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        14      POOKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMEDKOYA, PAKKRICHI BEEYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        15      HANEEFA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O SHAMSUDHEEN PAKKRUMOOPANODA,
                BAPPATHIYODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        16      SHAHUL HAMEED
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SYED MOHAMMED, KOYALAM,
                AGATTI,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        17      ABDUL RAHEEM
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O KADEESHOMMA KADEECHAPPADA,
                KADEECHAPPADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        18      SHOUKATHALAI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA BEEKUTTIYODA,
                SAILANIYODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        19      SHAHALUDHEEN
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O KOYASANKOYA POOMADA,
                ADIYANKUTH MUSLIYARAKAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        20      SHAHUL HAMEED
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O SHAMSUDHEEN PAKKRUMOOPANODA,
                KOLIKKAD, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        21      MANICHIBI
                AGED 76 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBACKERKOYA, PONTHINODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        22      SHAMSU
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O. BEEBI PUTHIYAILLAM,
                KAMAL MALMIYODA PUTHIYAILLAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        23      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALAMKOYA, ALIYAKUNJUMMADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        24      MARIYAMBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O SHIHABUDHEEN HAJI,
                ALIYAKUNJUMMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        25      SALMIKOYA
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O SHAMSUDHEENKOYA, KEEPAT,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        26      ABDUL JABBAR
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KOYA, PONDINODA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        27      ABDULLAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKERKOYA, PAKKIRICHI BEEYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        28      ABDUL LATHEEF
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED MOHAMMEDKOYA, KEELAILLAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        29      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA, PATTINIYODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        30      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KOYA PAKKIRICHI BEEYODA, ALIYAKUNJUMMADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        31      ABDUL SALAM KOYA
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADERKOYA, PATTINIYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        32      KOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA BANADAR, KOCHA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 553
    
        33      MOHAMMEDKOYA,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDKOYA, KEEPAT ACHARABIYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
        34      HAMEEDA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O AHMED, KEELA MALIKA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        35      THANGAKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED, KEELAILLAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        36      UMMATHUA
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O SAINABA MULAYAM, MULAYAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 553
    
        37      KASMI
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O AHAMED, KEELACHERY, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        38      ALIKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA BANDAR, MOOTHANKAKKADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        39      SYED MOHAMMED K.P
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O N.P. MOHAMMED, NEDIUMKAKADA PAPADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SMT.KAVYA K.
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, AGATTI, PIN - 682 553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 865 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      THAHURUNNISA.P
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O. AYSHABI.P, PALLIYAKKAL,
                AMINI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 552
    
         2      JAMALUDHEEN.P
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O AYSHABI.P, PALLIYAKKAL,
                AMINI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 552
    
         3      JAMEELA.P
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O. AYSHABI.P, PALLIYAKKAL,
                AMINI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 552
    
         4      SAFEERA.P
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O. AYSHABI.P, PALLIYAKKAL,
                AMINI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 552
    
         5      JALALUDHEEN.P
                AGED 33 YEARS
                S/O AYSHABI.P, PALLIYAKKAL,
                AMINI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 552
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
         1     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
               REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
               OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
               KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIATE, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                RI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                              WP(C) NO. 1511 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MOHAMMED NIYAZ P,
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA KOYA M.K, PEECHIYETH HOUSE,
                KALPENI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         2      MOHAMMED NIEZ P,
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA KOYA M.K, PEECHIYETH HOUSE,
                KALPENI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI K.S.RENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                              WP(C) NO. 1578 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER'S:
    
                FIROZ KHAN B
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O ABBAS HAJI, ADANAILLAM,
                BIRANTHODA HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SMT.KAVYA K.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                              WP(C) NO. 1635 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O UMMER KOYA, ACHAMKUTTIYEDA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
         2      M K DAVOOD
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O KASMI KOYA, MOOTHANKAKADA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
         3      P M SAYED
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KADER, PAKKERMOOPANODA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
         4      MOHAMMED
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O UMMER, KUMBINODA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
         5      SULTHANBE
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE, THAKAMMAPADA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      K.KOYA KEEPAT
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SHAMSUDEEN KOYA, KEEPAT HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
         7      A.BADURUDDEEN
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KOYA, ALIYAMMADA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
         8      P.HAMZA KOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O USUMAN KOYA, THEKPUTHIYILLAM HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
         9      K.ABDURAHIMAN
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O ALIABBA, KUMLINODA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
        10      SAYED K M
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O LATE KASMI ATTAM,
                KUTTIYAM MUKRIYODA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
        11      ABOOSALA E
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED PAKRMUPANODA,
                ELLA HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
        12      ABDULSATHAR K P
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O LATE KASMI ATTAM CHETTA ACHAPPADA,
                KURIYAPAPPADA HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
        13      SHARIFA A.P
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOHAMMED SARAMMAPADA,
                AGED 63 YEARS, AVVAMMAPPADA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
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        14      ABDUL NAZER A.P
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O LATE KHALID AVVAMMAPADA,
                AMBERPALLI HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
        15      ABOOBACKER M P
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE ABDUL KHADER ATTAMCHETTA,
                MELAPURA HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682553
    
        16      KOYA KOYA C
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KOYA DAVUL, CHALAKAD HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
        17      SAVAD T P
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUF MARIYATHODA,
                THEKPUTHIYAVEED HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
        18      MOHAMMED RAZAKUDEEN A
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O BEEBIKADEEJA ASHIYAKADA,
                ASHIYAKADA HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
        19      ABDULLAKOYA.K.P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDMOHAMMED KOYA KALLILLAM,
                KEELAPURA HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND, PIN - 682 553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                AGATTI, PIN - 682 553
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                              WP(C) NO. 2885 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      POO
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O SARABI KELIYAM, KELIYAM,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      SAYED MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KADEESHABI THACHERI, THACHERI,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      A.KUNHIKOYA THANGAL
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA THANGAL,
                ARENAKKADA, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      MOHAMMED SALIH.K
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKUNHI, KUNNAMKALAM,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      BEEFATHUMMA.A
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O AMINOMMA ATHANACHAMMADA, ATHANACHAMMADA,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIATE,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                              WP(C) NO. 4849 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER:
    
         *      E.P.ATTAKOYA THANGAL
                AGED 84 YEARS
                S/O, SULAIMAN HAJI, MELAPURA [PURADAM] HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI, U T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
                *[corrected]
                     *[The address of the petitioner is corrected as:
    
                 "E.P.ATTAKOYA THANGAL, AGED 80 YEARS,
                  S/O. HAJI A KOYATHANGAL,
                  EAKKARPALLY HOUSE, NOW RESIDING AT DARUL KHYRE,
                  KAVARATTI, U T OF LAKSHADWEEP - 682 555"
                as per order dated 5.8.2026 in I.A.N.3/2024]
    
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.JOBY JACOB PULICKEKUDY
                SRI.ANIL GEORGE
                SMT.SMITHA PHILIPOSE
                SHRI.ASHIK TOM
                SHRI.AAKHIL MOHAMMED.P.M
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         1      THE UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                KAVARATTI, U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR [SUB REGISTRAR]
                KAVARATTI, U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                              WP(C) NO. 7206 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HAMZA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O MOHEMMADALI JINNA,
                MOOTHAKUTTIYODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      YOUSEF
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED MALMI N.P,
                MULAYAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         3      KASMI
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O AHMED, KECLACHERY,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         4      FATHIMA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O, ABOOBACKER M.P.,
                KOTTA, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
         5      FATHUMMA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O KOYASSAM M., MULAYAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      MOHAMMED HANEEFA
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O SHAMSUDHEEN,
                BAPPATHIYODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         7      ZAKARIYA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KOYA PANDARAM,
                PANDARAPURA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         8      ABDUL RAHIMAN
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA HAJI,
                UPPATHODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         9      HAMZATH
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O LATE KOYASSAN,
                MAMYATHOD, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        10      MOHAMMED RAZAKUDEEN
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/OBEEBI KADEEJA, ASHIYAKADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        11      ABDUL NAZER
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O AYSHABI UMMACHAMADA,
                UMMACHAMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        12      FATHAHULLA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ALI KOILOM, RAYIPAPPADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        13      MOHAMMED
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O KHALID KONDINODA,
                KUNNUMPURA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        14      MYSHA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER,
                CHERIYAPANDARAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        15      SHIHABUDHEEN
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O KASMI, MAYAMCHETTA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        16      KOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KHADERKOYA,
                ALIYAMMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        17      AYSHOMMA UMBIYODA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O FATHUMMA, UMBIYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        18      SADDAM HUSSAIN
                AGED 28 YEARS
                S/O KHADER MAMMIKADIYODA,
                KALLADY, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
        19      ABDUL SALAM
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KUNJIKOYA,
                KOODATHAPADA BANDAVIYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        20      RISVANOD HAKEEM
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O SAYED UMBIYODA, THEKKILAPURA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
                SMT.KAVYA K.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                AGATTI, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                         CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R5    UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY CHIEF OF AIR STAFF, INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14
                AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE VAYU SENA ROAD , KAKKANAD -
                KOCHI - 682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN
                I.A.No.1/2025.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.ARL SUNDARSAN, ASGI
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)   HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                              WP(C) NO. 7225 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HASSAN KOYA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KOYA K.A.,
                THECKPUTHIYAILLAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      UMMAR
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KASMI AVAMMAPADA,
                ADRAMMAD, AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         3      KOJAN KOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA P,
                THECKPUTHIYAILLAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682553
    
         4      MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KOYA P.,
                KEEPATT, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      HAMZA KOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KOYA P.,
                KAMALMALMIYODA PUTHIYAILLAM,
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
         6      AMANULLA
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O AHAMMAD KOYA P. KEEPATT ACHARAVIYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         7      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KASMI KOYA,
                ALIYAKUNHIMMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         8      SHOWKATH ALI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA, SAILANIYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         9      SALMI KOYA
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O SHAMSUDHEEN KOYA, KEEPATT,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        10      KOJAN KOYA
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYA KOYA, SAILANIYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        11      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ALIKOYA T. P., BEEKUTTIYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        12      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADIR C, KONAKAD,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        13      SAVJAN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER ELLA,
                KADAPPURATHAVA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        14      FATHAHULLA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O ALIKOYA KOILAM,
                RAYIPAPADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        15      MOHAMMED
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA T.A.,
                MOOTHANKAKKADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        16      HAMZA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KOYA,
                KATTAMPALLY POOMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        17      ABDUL RAZAK
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER, ATTAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        18      ASHIK
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KHADER KOYA P.,
                KAMALMALMIYODA PUTHIYAILLAM ,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        19      MOHAMMED
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLAH KOYA,
                SAINABA MANZIL, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        20      HAMZA KOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KOYA K. I.,
                BANDERIL, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
        21      KOYASSAN KOYA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA, KEEPATT,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        22      ASHIK
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O AYISHABI K.I.,
                KEELA ILLAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        23      ABDUL SALAM
                AGED 65 YEARS
                SHAMSUDHEEN KOYA, ALIYAKUNHIMMADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
        24      LIYAKATH ALI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KASMI A.C.A., KURIYAPPADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        25      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O SAINABI A.K.,
                ALIYAKUNHIMMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        26      HIDAYATHULLAH
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O FATHAHULLA K.P.,
                RAYIPAPPADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        27      ABDUL NAZER
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KOYA, UMMACHAMMADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        28      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                PUTHIYAPATTINIYODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        29      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KASMI KOYA T.P.
                PUTHENVEEDU, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        30      ANWAR SADIK T.K.P
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLAH KOYA P.,
                THECKUKEELAPPURA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        31      MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYKOYA K.M.,
                KEELAILLAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        32      ZAKKARIYA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KOYA PANDARAM,
                PANDARAPURA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        33      MARIYAMBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O SHIHABUDEEN HAJI,
                ALIYAKUNHIMMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        34      FATHAHULLA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O ABUSALA C.,
                CHERIYAMMADA KAKKADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        35      ABDULLAH KOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O FATHIMABI, CHACHADAPATTINIYODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        36      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O ALIKOYA, BEEKUTTILAMMADA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        37      ABDUL SAMAD
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA K.,
                KAMALMALMIYODA PUTHYAILLAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        38      KOYA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA, PONDINODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        39      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KASMI KOYA,
                KAMALMALMIYODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        40      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KOJAN KOYA, THECK PUTHIYAILLAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        41      HIDAYATHULLA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O KOJAN KOYA,
                VADAK KUNHINAMAD, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        42      KOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA PAKRICHIBIYODA,
                CHALAKADAGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
        43      SADDHAM HUSSAIN
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KHADER, KALLADI, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        44      MOHAMMAD NAZEER M.P
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA, MULLIPURA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682553
    
        45      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA T.P.,
                KAMALMALMIYODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        46      ABDUL SALAM
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA K.P.,
                BANDAVIYODA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        47      MUSTHAFA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYA, PONDINODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        48      SULAIMAN
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O UMMATHUMMA, MULAYAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        49      FATHUMMA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O KOYASSAN, MULAYAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        50      ALIKOYA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KOYA K.P.,
                MAKKIKULAM, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
        51      MOHAMMAD RAZAKKUDEEN
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O KAMARUDEEN SAHIB K.P.,
                ASHIYAKADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        52      MIGDAD
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMAD A.,
                ATTAM CHETTA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
        53      ANWAR SADIK
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA M.K.,
                KULI, AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                             CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        54      NADER KOYA
                AGED 78 YEARS
                H/O AMINOMMA KITTANCHETTA,
                ACHARAMMADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        55      SAYED ALI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KADHEESHA B. (LATE),
                BANDAYAM, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        56      BADARUDHEEN
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADER M.C.,
                CHERIYAM KAKKADA, AGATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        57      HABEEB
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KOJAN PATTINIYODA,
                THEKKUPUTHIYA ILLAM,
                AGATHI,, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
                SMT.KAVYA K.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                AGATTI, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                              WP(C) NO. 7379 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AKKARA HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O. LATE V M ABDULLAKOYA,
                AKKARA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         2      K.K.RAHAMATH BEEGUM
                AGED 32 YEARS
                D/O. BEEFATHUMMABI,
                KANDAMKALAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         3      PATHUMMABI CHERIYA KUNNAMKALAM
                AGED 52 YEARS
                W/O. K. I.KOYA,
                CHERIYA KUNNAMKALAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      CHERIYAKOYA KUNNAMKALAM
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. LATE MOHAMMED KOYA,
                KUNNAMKALAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         5      HAJAROMMABI.K.I,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O. LATE MOHAMMED KOYA,
                KUNNAMKALAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND.,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         6      BI.C.N
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O. LATE MOHAMMED HANAFAKOYA HAJI,
                CHERIYAMNNALLAL HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         7      AYSHABI.K.K
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O.LATE K .P.SYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                KUNNAMKALAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         8      JAMEELA BEEGUM.M.K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O. SAYED SHAIKOYA.C.G,
                MATHIL KADAMNALLAL HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         9      AYSHOMMA.M.K
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O.MOHAMMED.K.V,
                MOOSAKAKKADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         0      POOKOYA .T.P
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O. LATE MOHAMMED,
                THITHIYAPADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                SHRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110001
    
         2      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS,
                RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD,
                SHASTRI BHAWAN,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT,
                DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES,
                2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING,
                SHIVAJI STADIUM,
                SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110011
    
         4      THE SECRETARY
                NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES,
                5TH FLOOR, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN,
                KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110003
    
         5      THE SECRETARY
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT,
                MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE,
                3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING,
                LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003
    
         6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-,
                PIN - 685555
    
         7      THE COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         8      THE COLLECTOR
                RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY
                IN LAND ACQUISITION,
                REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013,
                (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST),
                OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO
                (EAST, ANDROTH AND KALPENI ISLANDS,
                ANDROTH (HQ),
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        10      THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SHRI.ARL SUNDARESAH, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                       CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                              WP(C) NO. 9597 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AHMAD PALLIPURAM
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA HAJI,
                NOORULHUDA, NEAR ANTHAMPALLI,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         2      SAYED ALI MULLIYODA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ALI PANDIYALAPURA,
                MULLIYODA HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      AHMAD PALLIPURAM KUNNINAMEL
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O MUHAMMED HAJI,
                KUNNINAMEL HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      POOKOYA PUTHIYAPALLI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED BANDEKAKKADA,
                PUTHIYAPALLI HOUSE, KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      BEEFATHUMMA ATHANACHAMMADA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O BASHA AVVAPPADA,
                ATHANACHEMMADA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         6      SEETHIKOYA AVVAPADA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL MANAF, AVVAPADA KAVARATTI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         7      AHMED PUTHIYAPURA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA PUTHIYAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      THE DIRECTOR OF TOURISM
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.ARL SUNDARESAH, ASGI
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJIGH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 11983 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KASMI ALIYAMMAKADA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNNAM THANGAKOYA
                ALIYAMMAKADA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         2      UBAIDULLA K,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O LATE KATHIYATHODA AHMED,
                KUNJAMMAKADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      AHMED CHEMAYATHAPURA,
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHAMMAYATHAPURA UMMABI,
                CHAMAYATHAPURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      AHMED A.K,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHEKKIKULAM CHETTA MOHAMMED,
                AVULAKADIYAPADA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      ELLA HAJAROMMA,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                W/O LATE NAMBICHAM ALIKOYA,
                SANABARA MANZIL, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         6      SARABI NAMBICHAM
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O LATE BUHARI ATTANACHAMMADA,
                NAMBICHAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         7      HASSAN ATTANACHAMADA,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O LATE ATTANACHAMADA KULUS,
                SAS MAHAL, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         8      MOHAMMED P,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O LATE POO AVAPADA BAKAKADA,
                POOVINODA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         9      ABDUL HAMEED KHAN C,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                LATE HASSAN K.I, CHANAPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        10      DR. SAYED ALI E,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O LATE SHIBUDHEEN,
                ERANPAPADA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      RASHEEDA BI M.P,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O LATE KAVAROMKAKADA CHERIYAKOYA,
                MOLEKKEPURA (CHALAPADA) HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        12      KIDAVE KANNIPURA,
                AGED 88 YEARS
                S/O LATE ATTANACHAMADA KADIRI MALMI,
                SHAVAF MANZIL, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        13      MULLAKOYA K,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O LATE K.P KIDAVE,
                KUNNAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        14      ATTAKOYA K.P
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE KELIYAM SARA,
                KELIYAM PUTHIYAVEEDU (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        15      AYSHABI ARAKALAR,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                W/O MOHAMMED, ARAKALAR (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        16      PURATHAKAD UMMARODA CHERIYAKOYA (UCK),
                AGED 84 YEARS
                S/O. ATTAKOYA THANGAL,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        17      AHMED HAJI ACHADA,
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O SULAIKA THOTTATHAKARA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        18      KUNHIKOYA MAIDANODA,
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA VADAKKARODA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        19      NALLAKOYA KADAPURATHABA,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER MULLIPURA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682555
    
        20      MUHAMMED HANEEFA MULLIYODA,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O.KUNHI KUNHI MULLIYODA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        21      MUTHUKOYA CHONAM HOUSE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. USMAN KUTTY V.P,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        22      NAJMUDDIN,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O BAMBAN KADAPURATHABA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        23      ABDUL RAHIMAN ADIYATTIMMEPURA,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O AASSAN CHAKEKEEL,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        24      ALIKOYA,
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O KHALID C.K,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        25      SAROMMA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                VELIPURA HOUSE
                D/O KOYAMMA KADIYAHTODA
                KAVARATTI
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        26      MUJEEB,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                ARAKALAKAM HOUSE,
                S/O CHUNGAM AHAMED,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        27      ZAKARIYA,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                KUNHIBIYODA HOUSE,
                S/O P.K HAMZATH,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        28      KIDAVE,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                THALILAPURA HOUSE,
                S/O RAJAB T.K, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        29      JALEEL
                AGED 54 YEARS
                KARUTHOLAPURA HOUSE,
                S/O KASMI V.P, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                 U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        30      RUKHIYA,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                MUKRIYAILLAM HOUSE,
                W/O KIDAVE MUCHIYAM,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      THE DIRECTOR OF TOURISM,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.ARL SUNDARESAH, ASGI
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJIGH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 12233 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MOHAMMED ALI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                CHUGAM HOUSE,
                S/O AYSHOMMA CHUNGAM,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         2      SAINUL ABID
                AGED 51 YEARS
                ALIPPURA HOUSE,
                S/O KADEESHA, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      NALAR
                AGED 54 YEARS
                MOOLUKE PURA HOUSE,
                S/O KANNIPURA HAMZATH
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      NAVAS
                AGED 32 YEARS
                AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                S/O JAFFFER THIRINIKKAD,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      SHARAFUDHEN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                S/O VELIPURA ABOOBACKER
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         6      HAJIRA,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                KANNIPURA HOUSE,
                D/O MOHAMMED MUCHIYAM,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         7      POOKOYA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                KANNIPURA HOUSE, S/O ABOOSALA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         8      SARBI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                KANNIPURA HOUSE,
                D/O KADIRI MALMI,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         9      HALIMA
                AGED 74 YEARS
                THOMABATHIMADA HOUSE,
                D/O UMMABI THOMBATHIMADA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        10      SANUAL HAMEED
                AGED 62 YEARS
                PUTHIYA ILLAM HOUSE,
                S/O KASMI MANNA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      MAJA ULLIKANA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                PURA HOUSE, S/O VELIYODA KALID,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        12      ABDUL KAHDER
                AGED 70 YEARS
                ULLIKANA PURA HOUSE,
                S/O BASHA MOOLEKE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        13      HAJARA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                THEKILAILLAM HOUSE,
                D/O MOHAMMED HAJI,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        14      ALI AKBER
                AGED 62 YEARS
                AYNAPURA HOUSE,
                S/O MELA PURA AHMED,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        15      POOKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                PULIPURA HOUSE, S/O KUNNIMASHA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        16      ANWER SADIK E.P
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHERIYAKOYA MELILAPURA,
                ERKARPALLI (H), KAVARATTI,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        17      YOUSUF ALI P
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O LATE KOYAMMA HAJI PITTIYAPURAM,
                PITTIYAPURAM(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        18      MULLAKOYA P.P
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O LATE PULIPURAPAPADAMAYSHOMMA,
                PULLIPURAPAPADAM(H),
                 KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      THE DIRECTOR OF TOURISM
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.ARL SUNDARESAH, ASGI
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJIGH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 16459 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      SAINABA UTHAM POKKAKADA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O LATE KUNNAM,
                CHERIYA KOYA, DARUL FALAH(H),
                KAVARATTI U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         2      AHAMMED U.P
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNNAM CHERIYA KOYA,
                UTHAMPOKKAKADA (H), KAVARATTI
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      ANWER SADIK E.P
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHERIYAKOYA MELILAPURA,
                ERKARPALLI (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP.,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      SAYED MOHAMMED BASHEER THANGAL
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O HAJI SAYED SHAIK KOYA,
                EKKAR PALLI (H) KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP.,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      THANKOYA N
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O LATE SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA KOLIYALA,
                NENGAMADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         6      ASHRAF ALI T.P
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O LATE ALIKOYA KARIMADAM,
                THITHIYAPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         7      MOHAMMED PULEENAKEEL
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O AYSHA KARIMADAM PULEENAKEEL,
                PULEENAKEEL (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.ARL SUNDARESAH, ASGI
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJIGH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 16475 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KUNJIKOYA KUTTYTHAYEPURA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O PHOO KUTTYTHAYEPURA,
                KUTTYTHAYEPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         2      NASAR P.K
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED KUTYPAPPEPURA,
                POKKAR KADIYAPADA(H)
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP.,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      BASHEER P
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE KOYAMMEHAJI PITTIYAPURAM,
                PALLIPURAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682555
    
         4      ALIKOYA C.N
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE K.M KUTTYAMMED MALMI,
                MAMMEL HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T. OF LAKSHADEWEEP., PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      RASHEEDA BI M.P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O LATE KAVAROMKAKADA CHERIYAKOYA,
                MOLEKKEPURA(CHALAPADA) HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      THE DIRECTOR
                HEALTH SERVICES,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.ARL SUNDARESAH, ASGI
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJIGH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24234 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ALIMANIKFAN,
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O HASAN MANIKFAN, DIVEHIGANDUVAR BIDHAROGE, CKB ROAD,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
         2      D. MOHAMMED MANIKFAN,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O DON MANIKFAN, DIVEHIGANDUVAR, SEDIVALU VILLAGE,
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
         3      RAHEEMA MANIKA,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O DON MANIKFAN, DIVEHIGANDUVAR, SEDIVALU VILLAGE,
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
         4      B. KADEEJA MANIKA,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O HASAN MANIKFAN, RAMMEDU GANDUVAR, SEDIVALU VILLAGE,
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
         5      R. MOHAMMED MANIKFAN,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O A.B. HUSSAIN MANIKFAN, RAMMEDU GANDUVAR, SEDIVALU
                VILLAGE, MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24446 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      BEEFATHUMMA B.C
                AGED 61 YEARS
                W/O A HAMZA, RESIDING AL FAJAR HOUSE, NEAR NAVAL BASE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         2      JALALUDEEN
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KUNNALA ALIKUTTY, RESIDING AT NOOR HOUSE,
                NEAR UJRA MOSQUE, KAVARTTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         3      FAZILA NOOR
                AGED 53 YEARS
                W/O JALALUDEEN, RESIDING AT NOOR HOUSE, NEAR UJRA
                MOSQUE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         4      KIDAVE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYA VEITHAMKADA MUHAMMAD, RESIDING AT PATTAKADA
                HOUSE LIGHTHOUSE-HELIPAD ROAD, AMINI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      HABUSABI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O NENMPAPPADA CHERIYA KOYA(LATE), RESIDING AT
                MUKRIKAKADA HOUSE, HOUSE NO. E-5-201-E, NEAR GOVERNMENT
                POULTRY FARM, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         6      FAZILA
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O MUKRIKAKKADA MUTHUBI(LATE), RESIDING AT MUKRIKAKADA
                HOUSE, HOUSE NO. E-5-201-S, NEAR GOVERNMENT POULTRY
                FARM, KAVARATTI ISLAND,ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         7      THANGAKOYA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYA KOYA (LATE) RESIDING AT ALIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                HOUSE NO. E-5-350(B) NEAR PLANETORIUM, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         8      POOKUNHIKOYA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O SAYED THRUVATHAPURA HOUSE NO. E-5-350(C) RESIDING
                AT DARUL IRFAN, NEAR PLANETORIUM, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SRI.AJMAL AHMED R.
                SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.ANUPAMA
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
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         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW
                DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                KAVARATTI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.C.DINESH, CGC
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24515 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MUTHUKOYA. K.P
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED B,RESIDING AT KUTTIPAPPEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         2      MOHAMMED SHAFI P.C
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O. YUSUF T.C, RESIDING AT DARUL YUSUF HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         3      SAMIYA S.M
                AGED 24 YEARS
                D/O. SULAIMAN P.P, RESIDING AT SAMIYA MANZIL, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         4      ISMAIL A.P,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O. KHADER K.P (LATE), RESIDING AT AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         5      ACHADA AHMAD HAJI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O. BASHA, ACHADA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP(PRESIDENT BAKKIYATH SWALIHATH MADRASA),
                PIN - 682555.
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         6      BAHADER KOYA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O. CHERIYAKOYA , RESIDING AT AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         7      ATHIHABI .A,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O. KIDAVKOYA, RESIDING AT DARUSSAFA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         8      MARIYOMMABI PADIPURA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O. KIDAV CHAKKEKEL, RESIDING AT PADIPPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         9      KOLIYALA SHAIKOYA
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, RESIDING AT EDAYAKAL HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        10      AYOOB PUTHIYAILLAM
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED PALLIPURA, RESIDING AT PUTHIYA ILLAM
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        11      KUNHIBI UMBIYAPURA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED PALLIPURA, RESIDING AT UMBIYAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        12      UMMER PUTHIYAILLAM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED, RESIDING AT PUTHIYA ILLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        13      HAMEEDATH
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O. KHADER HAJI, RESIDING AT THEKKILAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        14      RAFEEK THIRINIPURA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED HAJI, RESIDING AT THIRINIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        15      KUNHIKOYA V.A,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED PUTHIYAPALLI, RESIDING AT VALIYA
                ALIYAMMAKADA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        16      ACHADA AHMED HAJI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O. BASHA, RESIDING AT ACHADA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        17      HAMSATH UMBIYAPURA
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O. UKKAS KALATHATHIPPADA, RESIDING AT UMBIYAPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        18      SHARAFUDHEEN AYNEPURA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER VELIPURA, RESIDING AT AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        19      JAFFER KHAN KUNNACHADA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O. AMINOMMA KUNNACHADA, RESIDING AT KUUNACHADA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        20      HIDAYATH VELIYODA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED, RESIDING AT VELIYODA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        21      KOYA M.P
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O C.L ABDUL KADER, RESIDING AT MOODAMPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        22      SAREENA PERUMPALLI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O. K.C.P MUSTHAFA, RESIDING AT SAREENA MANZIL,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        23      POOKOYA P.P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBAKKER PALAKAPAD, RESIDING AT PULIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        24      DR. ASHRAF
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA, RESIDING AT MUBARAK HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        25      ABDUL WAHAB
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O. HASSAINAR ULLIKANAPURA, RESIDING AT UMBIYAPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        26      POKOYA KANNIPURA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOSALA, RESIDING AT KANNIPURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        27      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. VALIYA MOHAMMED, RESIDING AT THIRINIKKAD,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        28      KOJAN
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED MALMI KELIYAM, RESIDING AT MUCHIYAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        29      SAINUL HAMEED P.I
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O. M.P KASMI (LATE), RESIDING AT PUTHIYA ILLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        30      KAMARBAN K
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA M, RESIDING AT UMBIYAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        31      BASHEER KADAPURATHABA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O. SHABAN B, RESIDING AT KADAPURATHABA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        32      MUSTHAFA MOLOKEPURA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O. HAMSATH AYNEPURA, RESIDING AT MOLOKEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        33      MOHAMMED MELAPURA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O HASSAINAR C.P, RESIDING AT MELAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        34      HUSSAIN PURAKKAD
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O. ISMAIL T.K, RESIDING AT PURATHAKAD HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        35      BAMBATHBI M.P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O. ABDURAHIMAN, RESIDING AT MULLAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        36      CHERIYAKOYA A.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED MALMI, RESIDING AT AULAKATHIYAPADA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        37      KHALEEL .P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O. MUTHUKOYA, RESIDING AT PALLICHAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        38      KASMI AYSHEPURA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBACKER K.P, RESIDING AT AYSHEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        39      NOORUL HASSAN U
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O. MUTHUKOYA THANGAL, RESIDING AT UMMARODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        40      CHERIYAKOYA BIRANTHODA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBACKER THALILAPURA, RESIDING AT BIRANTHODA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        41      ASMA BIRANTHODA
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O. SAINA BIRANTHODA, RESIDING AT BIRANTHODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        42      SIANABA KOTTEPURA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O. ATTAKOYA CHAMAYATHPURA, RESIDING AT KOTTEPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        43      MOHAMMED MALIKA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. LATE HAMZATH HAJI, RESIDING AT MALIKA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        44      RAHMATH
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O. HAMZATH HAJI, RESIDING AT MALIKA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        45      SAYED MOHAMMED
                AGED 75 YEARS,
                S/O. CHERIYATHODA MALMI, RESIDING AT MELAVVAPADA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        46      FATHIMA NELIYAMPURA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O. HASSAINAR MANNADAM, RESIDING AT NELIYAMPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        47      ABDULKADER KUNJIBIYODA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O. UKKAS ULLIKANAPURA, RESIDING AT KUNJIBIYODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        48      HUSSAIN VELIYODA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O. HAMZATH MANNAYAPURA, RESIDING AT VELIYODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        49      SAYED ALI KALPURA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED KAMANIYAPURA RESIDING AT KALPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        50      ABOOBAKKER SARABIYODA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. KASMI KANNIPURA, RESIDING AT SARABIYODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        51      SABUJAN PULINAKKEL
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O. HASSAN AYNEPURA, RESIDING AT PULINAKEEL HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        52      THAJUDHEEN UMBIYAPURA
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED SAROMMAPADA, RESIDING AT UMBIYAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        53      JAFFER POOKUTTY
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVU HAJI ADANAILLAM, RESIDING AT POOKUTTY
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        54      T.K ABDUL LATHEEF
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O. KOJAN ADANAILLAM, RESIDING AT THIRINIKKAD HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        55      SAYED POO VELIYODA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                MOHAMMED, RESIDING AT VELIYODA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        56      MUJEEB RAHMAN ARAKKALAKAM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED CHUNGAM, RESIDING AT ARAKKALAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        57      SULAIKA BERAMTHODA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O KALID HAJI. K.P, RESIDING AT BIRAMTHODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        58      BASHEER MAYAMPOKKAKADA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O.MUTHUBI MAYAMPOKKAKADA, RESIDING AT MAYAMPOKKAKADA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
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        59      BASHEER MELAKOCHIPURA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVE HAJI, RESIDING AT MELAKOCHIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        60      MOHAMMED ALI MULLIPURA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O.MUTHUKOYA KAKKINIPURA (LATE), RESIDING AT MULLIPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        61      BEEFATHUMMA PAKKICHIPURA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O ALIKUTTI KUTTIPAPPEPURA, RESIDING AT PAKCHIPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        62      AYNAMMA UMBIYAPURA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O USMAN KAMANIYAPURA, RESIDING AT UMBIYAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        63      ABOOBAKKER PALLAM
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O. KUNHI KUNHI , RESIDING AT PALLAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        64      ASI KUNNUMPURA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O. KOYAMMA. K.P, RESIDING AT KUNNUMPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        65      AYSHOMMA KUNNUMPURA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O. KOYAMMA KUNNUMPURA, RESIDING AT KUNNUMPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        66      HYDER ALI KOLIYAPURA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O. POOKOYA C.P, RESIDING AT KOLIYAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        67      KASALI KOTTEPURA
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O. ATTAKOYA C.P, RESIDING AT KOTTEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        68      KUNHIKOYA PALLAM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED PANDARI, RESIDING AT PALLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        69      SAINUL HAMEED T.K
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED P.P, RESIDING AT THIRINIKKAD HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        70      MUTH THIRINIKKAD
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED K.P, RESIDING AT THIRINIKKAD HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        71      MOHAMMED A.P
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O. ALI KANNIPURA, RESIDING AT ALIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        72      SAFIYA PANDARI
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYA AHMED, RESIDING AT PANDARI HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        73      HABEEB, AMANATHAKKEPURA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED TK, RESIDING AT AMANATHAKKEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        74      RIYAS KHAN MARIKKILAM
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O AHMED CP, RESIDING AT MARIKILAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        75      BUSHRA ZEENATH VEEDU
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA, RESIDING AT ZEENATH VEEDU HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        76      MOHAMMED THOMBATHIMADA
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O. UKKAS T.K, RESIDING AT THOMBATHIMADA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        77      HAMEEDA ULLIKANAPURA
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O AHMED KALPURA , RESIDING AT ULLIKANAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        78      ABDUL KALAM MOLOKEPURA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O HAMSATH KP, RESIDING AT MOLOKEPURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        79      UKKAS K
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O K.K MOHAMMED (LATE), RESIDING AT SAFUWAH MANZIL
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        80      THANGAKOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ALI MOHAMMED (LATE), RESIDING AT KAKKINIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        81      AHMED
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O ASSAINAR (LATE), RESIDING AT KADAPURATHAILLAM
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
    
        82      MUHSIN KUNNUMPURA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O AHMED, RESIDING AT CHEKKETHIYODA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        83      SHAHNAS BEEGUM
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O SAYED ALI, RESIDING AT MALIKA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        84      BASHEER
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAV BEEMAPURA, RESIDING AT THARAMAKKEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        85      SAIDALI BIRAMTHODA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAV, RESIDING AT BIRAMTHODA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        86      KHALLID AGAM
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. IBRAHIM, RESIDING AT AGAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        87      SHEEMA MARIKKILAM
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O AMMED, RESIDING AT MARIKKILAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        88      ANEESU RAHMAN ALOODI GOTHI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O ALI MANIKFAN, RESIDING AT ANFAS HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        89      SHAMSUDHEEN PUTHIYAVEED
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA C (LATE), RESIDING AT SOHAR HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        90      MULLAKOYA THIRINIKKAD
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. SHAMSAN AYNEPURA, RESIDING AT THIRINIKKAD HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        91      MUSTHAFA MOLOKEPURA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O HAMSATH AYNEPURA, RESIDING AT MOLOKEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        92      NASEER PALLAM
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KADIYATHODA, RESIDING AT PALLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        93      DR K SHAMSUDHEEN KUNNACHADA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KHALID NALLAL, RESIDING AT KUNNACHADA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        94      BAHADER KOYA MELAPURA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O UMMER HAJI (LATE) , RESIDING AT MELAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        95      ABDULLAKOYA VADAKARA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O KASMI AOWLAKATHIYAPADA, RESIDING AT VADAKARA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        96      ABBAS MANNAYAPURA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ALIKUNHI MAIDANAPURA (LATE), RESIDING AT
                MANNAYAPURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        97      THANGAKOYA K,
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA EDANILAM, RESIDING AT KOLIYALA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        98      HAMEEDA VARAKARODA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O HAMSATH MULLIPURA, RESIDING AT VARAKARODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        99      DR. ABDUL SHUKOOR
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA THITHIYAPADA, RESIDING AT NADIYATH HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        100     HAJAROMMA MOLOKKEPURA
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA, RESIDING AT MOLOKKEPURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        101     SADIK VELODA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O HAMSATH TP, RESIDING AT VELIYODA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        102     HAMSATH THOOSHIYAPURA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA, RESIDING AT THOOSHIYAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        103     ADHAM THIRINIKKAD
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER AYNEPURA, RESIDING AT THIRINIKKAD HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        104     SALEEMA MELA ILLAM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA CHETTIPURA, RESIDING AT MELAILLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        105     SALAHUDHEEN PUTHIYAILLAM
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O KATHIM KUNNIPURA, RESIDING AT PUTHIYAILLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        106     ABOOBAKKER
                AGED 45 YEARS,
                S/O. HAMZATH, RESIDING AT PALLIYAPURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF LAKSHADWEEP
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24544 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      OFA MOLE RM
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED HANEEFA,RASHEEDA MANZIL, AGATHI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
         2      NASEEMA BEEGUM
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O KOYA KADIYAMMADA,, KADAPPURATHAILLAM, AGATHI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
         3      BADAR
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KOILAM,, VADA ELLA, AGATHI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553.
    
         4      FATHIMA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O HAJABI, ELLA HOUSE, AGATHI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553.
    
         5      LUKMANUL HAKEEM
                AGED 33 YEARS
                S/O SULAIKA, VELIYAILLAM HOUSE, AGATHI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553.
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         6      KUNJIKOYA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED, KODATHAPADA, AGATHI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553.
    
         7      ABDUL RAHAMAN
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KALANTHANKOYA,PONTHINODA AGATHI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553.
    
         8      HIDAYATHULLA VK
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O KOJANKOYA, VADAK KUNNINAMEL, AGATHI, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553.
    
         9      ABDULLA
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O BADATHODA KOYAMMU, SARMAPPADA HOUSE, AGATHI,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        10      BIHALIMA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O KUTTIKOYA PONDINODA, BADAKKOODAMHOUSE, AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        11      SALMIKOYA,
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O SHAMSUHEEN KOYA PATTINOYODA, KEEPAT HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        12      AZEEZ,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KOYA (LATE) KATAMPALLIU HOUSE, AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        13      UBAID
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA THAITTAM, KEELA KUNJIKAM HOUSE, AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
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        14      KOYAMON
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O FATHHULLA CHAMMATHIODA, KEELAMANIGOTHI HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        15      IRSHAD
                AGED 31 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBAKER KEELAPURA, ASHIYAKADA HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        16      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KOYA THEK ALIYAMMADA, PONDINODAHOUSE
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        17      VELIYABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBAKER CHERRIYAMMADAKAKADA, ELLA HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        18      SHOWKATH ALI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O AMINABI SAILANIYODA, SAILANIYODA HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        19      SABJAN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O AMINA KAPURATHVA, KADAPRATHAVA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        20      MOHAMMED
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O KHALID ELLA, RAIPAPADA, AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553.
    
        21      ABOOSALA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O KASMI ALIYAMMADA ,PANADARAPPURA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
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        22      KUNJIBI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA MAKIKULAM, KUNNAMGALAM HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        23      SOWJATH
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA BADATHADA,SARAMAPADA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        24      AHMEDKOYA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KHADERKOYA KAKADA, THEKLODA HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        25      ABOOSALAMKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O HAMZAKOYA (LATE), MOOTHAM KAKKADA, AGATHI ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        26      ASHIK
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O BEEBI PUDIYAILLAM, KAMALMALMIYODA PUTHIYAILLAM
                HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
    
        27      BALKEESE
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KADAPURATHABA, NALLALAKKAL HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        28      NOORUL ISLAM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVKOYA PAKRICHIYODA, KAMAL MALMIYODA HOUSE
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        29      MOHAMMED
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA THEKALIYAMADA, MOOTHAM KAKADA HOUSE
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
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        30      KOJANKOYA
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA CHALAKAD, SAILANIYODA HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        31      HALEEMABI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KOJANKOYA DAVUL, KUNNINEMEL HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        32      KASMIKOYA,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KOYA BANDER, BEEGUMMABIYODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        33      BEEFATHUMMA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA BANDER, KOODATHAPADA BANDABIYODA HOUSE
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        34      HASANKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA KEELLAPURA, LANGIYODA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        35      MOHAMMED KOYA TKP
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O ABOOOBACKER KOYA, KEEPATT ACHARABIYODA HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        36      ZAKARIYA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KOYA PANDARAM,PANDARAPURA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        37      ASI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O KHADER URIYODA, PANDARAPURA, AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
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        38      AYSHA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O KHADER URIYODA, PANDARAPURA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        39      KOYASSAN
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA HAJI PANDARAPURA, PANDARAPURA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        40      ATTABI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA KAKADA, PALLIPURAM HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        41      HALEEMA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O KHADER MUSLIYAR ALIYAMADKAKADA, PANDARAPURA HOUSE
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        42      SHAIK HUSSAIN
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KIDAV VELLINODA, KONJUKAKADA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
        43      SAYEKOYA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KUNJIKOYA PONDINODA, MAKKIKULAM, AGATHI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553.
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
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         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, AGATHI, PIN - 682553.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF LAKSHADWEEP
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24545 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KHILIR MOHAMMED P.P
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O LATE KOPALAM PURA BATHISHA, PULIPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555,
    
         2      MOHAMMED NISAMUDHEEN M.P
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O KHILIR MOHAMMED PULIPURA, MASHAKINAPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         3      MOHAMMED P,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O LATE POO BAKKAKADA, POOVINODA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         4      BEEFATHUMMA P
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O LATE POO BAKKAKADA, POOVINODA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682555.
    
         5      FIROZ KHAN B
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O ADANAILLAM ABBAS HAJI, BIRANTHODA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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         6      DR. JAMSHID MAZHAR
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O ATTABI PITTIYAPURAM, PITTIYAPURAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         7      NASHEEDA K,
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O LATE ATTAKOYA PITIYAPURAM, KONAKAD (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         8      HUMAIRATH U.P,
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA ARADAM, UMBIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         9      MOHAMMED SALIH K.K,
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O KUNJI KUNJI MASHAKINAPURA , KUNAMKALAM(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        10      AHMED A.K,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNAM THANGAKOYA, ALIYAMMAKADA
                (SHAPPINODA)(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        11      SAYED SHAIKOYA P.I,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNAM AHMED, PUTHIYAILLAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        12      ABDULLA KOYA C.N
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE NALLAKOYA BIRAM PATHUMADA, CHURIYANODA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        13      KUTTY AHMMED C.N
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE NALLAKOYA BIRAM PATHUMADA, CHURIYANODA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        14      MOHAMMED RAYIPURA
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O LATE AHMED HAJI, RAYIPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        15      MOHAMMED QUAISM ASHFAQUE A
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O E.P MUTHUKOYA, ARENAKADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        16      KAMARUNISA ARENAKADA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA THANGAL, ARENAKADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        17      ABDUL HAMEED P.S,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O AHMMED BAMMALI, PUTHIYA SURAMBI (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        18      MOHAMMED P.P,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O KRP MAHMOOD, PULLIPURA PAPADAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        19      MOHAMMED KOYA PUTHIYA MALIKAKKAL
                AGED 85 YEARS
                PUTHIYA NAKIKAKKAL (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        20      SAYED ALI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED HAJI, PATHINAKULI(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        21      AYSHOMMA AVAPADA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                W/O LATE KUNNAM CHERIYAKOYA, AVVAPADA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        22      ABDULLAKOYA P.P
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O LATE KOYAMMA, PUTHIYAPALLI(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        23      NOORJAHAN K.K,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O LATE SAYED ABDULLAKOYA KUNJELIYAM, KOYAMMAKADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        24      ZEENATH K.K
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O LATE SAYED ABDULLAKOYA KUNJELIYAM, KOYAMMAKADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        25      KADEESHA PAPADAM
                AGED 60 YEARS
                W/O KUNJIKOYA C.N, PAPADAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        26      HIDAYATHULLA K,
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA BANDEKAKADA, KUNNEL (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        27      BEEFATHUMMA K
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O KUTTYAMMED BANDEKAKADA, KUNNEL (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        28      SHOWKATHALI A
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O LATE ALI MOHAMMED PAKKIYODA, ATTALODA(H),
                CHETLATH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        29      MUKTHAR ALI A,
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O LATE ALI MOHAMMED PAKKIYODA, ATTALODA(H),
                CHETLATH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        30      MOHAMMED KOYA P.P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O MULLABI, PALLIPURAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        31      THAHA P.P
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA MUKRIYAILLAM, PALLIPURAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        32      SARABI KONAKAD
                AGED 68 YEARS
                W/O LATE ATTAKOYA PITTIYAPURAM, KONAKKAD (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        33      ABDUL SHUKOOR P
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O HAJAROMMA PALLIPURAM, PALLIPURAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        34      AHMED DALEKEPURA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNUMPURA KOYAMMA, DALEKEPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        35      KUNJIKOYA KUNUMPURA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O LATE AHMED KATTIKULAM, KUNUMPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        36      NALLAKOYA KUNAM
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KUPPIPURA, KUNAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        37      AHMED A.K,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED CHEKIKULAM CHETTA,
                AVULLA KADIYAPADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        38      DASTHAKEER A.K
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED CHAKKIKULAM CHETTA,
                AVULLA KADIYAPADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        39      POOKOYA NAMBICHAM
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O POO NAMBICHAM, NAMBICHAM (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        40      KIDAVE KANNIPURA
                AGED 85 YEARS
                S/O LATE KADIRI, KANNIPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        41      DR SAYED ALI E
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O LATE SHIHABUDHEEN MOLEKEPURA, ERAMPAPADA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        42      RASHEEDABI M.P
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O AYSHOMMA MOLEKEPURA( CHALAPADA), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        43      KUNJIKOYA P
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE ATHIKABI PALLICHAM, PALLICHAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        44      YOUSEF ALI,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE KOYAMMA HAJI, PALLIPURAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        45      POOKOYA K,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KUPPIPURA, KUNAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        46      MUSTHAFA P.P
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O BEEFATHUMMA P.P, PITTIYAPURAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        47      THASIYABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKUNHI PP, CHEKKILAM MALIKA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        48      ABDUL KHADER P.P,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA HAJI, PALLIPURAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        49      KADEEJA BEEGUM P.P
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KOYA, PUTHIYAPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        50      HASEENA BEEGUM K.K,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBACKER P.P, KUNNAMKALAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        51      KUNHIBI A.K
                AGED 55 YEARS,
                W/O LATE KASMI PALLIPURAM, AVULA KADIYAPADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        52      ALTHAF MUNAVAR THANVEER
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O KUNHI KUNHI P.P, CHEKKILAM MALIKA, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        53      MUHSIN P
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O KNK MUSTHAFA HAJI, PANDARIPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        54      NISA BEEGUM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O KUNHI KUNHI, CHEKKILAM MALIKA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        55      HABEEB RAHMAN
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KOYA C.N, PUTHIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        56      DILSHAD P.P
                AGED 39 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KOYA, PUTHIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        57      MUJEEB RAHMAN
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KOYA, PUTHIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        58      MOHAMMED SALEEM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KOYA, PUTHIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        59      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KOYA, POOVINODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        60      ABDUL HAMEED C.M
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKUNHI, CHEKKILAM MALIKA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        61      ABDUL HAMEED,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O BEEFATHUMMA, PITTIYAPURAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        62      AHMAD
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA HAJI, PALLIPURAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        63      BASHEER P.P,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA HAJI, PALLIPURAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        64      FATHIMA P.P,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA HAJI, PALLIPURAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        65      AHMAD P.P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA, PUTHIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        66      KASIM KPP
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA, KEELAPUTHIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        67      KADEESHA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O KUNJIBI, VALIYA ALIYAMMAKADA KUPPIPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        68      CHERIYABI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O LATE CHERIYAKOYA M.K, ASHIK MANZIL, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        69      MASHOOD A
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O AHMAD KOYA P, AYNABIYODA, KILTAN, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        70      SAFIYATH M.I
                AGED 60 YEARS
                W/O MASHOOD, MELAILLAM(H), KILTAN, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        71      BEEFATHUMMABI P
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O M.K MOHAMMED KOYA, POOVINODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        72      KASMIKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA, CHAMMAYATH (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        73      MULLAKOYA PURA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O KASMI, PURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        74      BAMBAN K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O LATE ASSI KELIYAM, KELIYAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        75      SIRAJUNISA P,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O MUTHU, POKARKADIYAPADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        76      ARSAL K.P
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O LATE SAYED ALI, KARICHIPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        77      AYSHOMMA N
                AGED 70 YEARS
                W/O LATE KOYAMMA PALLICHAM, NAMBICHAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        78      SAJITHA THASLEENA K
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O ASSIYOMMABI KUNJELIUM, KUNJALIYAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        79      RUBEENA BEEGUM A.K
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O LATE ALIKOYA ADANAILLAM, AVULA KADIYAPADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        80      MOHAMMED NISHAM P.P
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O LATE HASSAN MASHAKINAPURA, PUTHIYA PALLI (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        81      FAREEDA M.P
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D.O LATE ADANAILLAM ALIKOYA, MOLEKEPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        82      BAHADAR KOYA P
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KOJAN KOYA, PUTHIYAILLAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        83      AHAMMED B,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O LATE KIDAVE PALLAM, BIRANTHODA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        84      CHERIYABI A.K
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, AKKARA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        85      ABDUL RAFEEK M.P,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O SAROMMA MASHAKINAPURA, MASHAKINAPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        86      ATTAKIDAVE N
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE MULLA NAMBICHAM, NAMBICHAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        87      KUNJIKOYA K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KUNNIPURA, KUNNAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        88      MULLAKOYA PP
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED PAPADAM, PULLIPURA PAPADAM (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        89      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O LATE ATTABI, KADIYAMMADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        90      NOORJAHAN P.P
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O LATE KHALID KALPURA, PAKKICHIPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        91      MOHAMMED HANEEFA M.I
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O LATE ALI KUNEL, MUKRIYAILLAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        92      SIDIQUE ALI P
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KOYA PALLICHAPURA, PATHUMADA (H), AMINI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555,
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        93      MOHAMMED SALEEM H.B
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA MANIKFAN A, HASSANBABEGOTHI, MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        94      MOHAMMED NISAR K,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O KUTTY AMMED MAKRALI, KUNNAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        95      AYOOB KHAN V
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O LATE HAMZATH T.P, VADAKKILAPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        96      SAINABA K,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O LATE KIDAVE KUPPIPURA, KUNNAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        97      HAJARA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                YEARS D/O BEEFATHUMMA, PITTIYAPURAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        98      HAMZAKOYA P
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KP, PEECHIYATH (H) KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        99      ZUBAIDABI CN
                AGED 72 YEARS
                W/O LATE MULLAKOYA P, CHERIYANNALLALA, KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        100     NASEEMA K
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA AK, KUNLIANAKKAL(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        101     SAFAYABI AP
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE, ALIPPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        102     SAYED NASEERUDHEEN E.P,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O SAYED SHAIKKOYA THANGAL, EKKARPALLI (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
    
        103     ISMAIL S,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O HAMSATH, SAFIYABIYODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.V.SAJITH KUMAR, SC, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24559 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ANVER HUSSAIN KONNAKKAD
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED CHEKKILAM, MALIKKA, KONAKKAD,
                KAVARATTI, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         2      ABEEDA BEEGUM C.M
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O LATE KUNJI KUNJI HAJI PITTAYPURAM, CHEKKILAM MALIKA,
                KAVARATTI, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         3      MOHAMMED HABEEB SHEELAM
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE KNK KASALI KEYEE, DARUL MUBARAK (H), KAVARATTI,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         4      KASMI P.P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O LATE SAYED POO HAJI CHEKKILAM, PITTIYAPURAM (H),
                KAVARATTI, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         5      SAYED POO M.I
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE YUSUF SHEELAM, MASHAKINAPURA (H), KAVARATTI,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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         6      KADEESHA,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O KUTTIKOYA NAMBICHAM, ATHANACHAMMADA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         7      KIDAVE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER, PULIPPURA(H),KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         8      KASSALI P
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED HAJI, PATHINAKULI (H),KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         9      DR.MUTHUKOYA K.P
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER PV, KATTAMPALLI (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        10      SHAHUL HAMEED
                AGED 70 YEARS,
                S/O KUNHIMMASHA THITHIYAPURA, THITHIYAPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        11      MOHAMMED.E
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O KASMI PULIPPURA, MOULANAVEEDU (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        12      BAMBAN
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER, PULIPPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        13      ASIS AHADAB M.I
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O KADER HAJI, MELILLAM(H) KAVARATTI, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        14      LABOODA M.I
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KADER HAJI K.C, MELILLAM(H) KAVARATTI, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        15      AMANULLA M.I
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O KADER HAJI K.C, MELILLAM(H) KAVARATTI, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        16      CHERIYAKOYA PURA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O KASMI, PURA(H), KAVARATTI, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        17      CHERIYABI PURA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O KASMI, PURA (H), KAVARATTI, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        18      SAMEER P
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL HAI U.P, PURA(H), KAVARATTI, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        19      KADEESHA PURA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KASMI, PURA(H), KAVARATTI, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
        20      SAROMMA PURA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O KASMI PAPADAM, PURA (H) KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        21      SHUKOOR PURA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED BIREKKAL, PURA(H), KAVARATTI,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        22      SAINABA PUTHIYA ALIKOM
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O LATE KADIRI MANAPURA, PUTHIYALIKOM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        23      SAREEHATH P.A
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O LATE KHALID KOCHITHITHIYODA, PUTHIYA ALIKOM (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        24      HUSSAIN P.A
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O LATE KHALID KOCHITHITHIYODA, PUTHIYA ALIKOM (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        25      BEEFATHUMMA R.M
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O LATE KHALID KOCHITHITHIYODA, RAHMATHULLA MANZIL,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        26      IBINU SIYAD R.M
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O LATE KHALID KOCHITHITHIYODA, RAHMATHULLA MANZIL,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        27      SAYED ALI M.P
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O LATE CK ABDUL RAHMAN, MALIPAPADA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        28      KASMI C
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED M, CHEKKILAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        29      HAJARA KUNHIBIYODA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                W/O HUDAIFA HAJI, THEKKILAILLAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        30      BASHEER BAMMALI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNJI KUNJI MAKIRALLI, BAMMALI(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        31      ABDUL RASAK BAMMALI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNJI KUNJI MAKIRALLI, BAMMALI(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        32      ATTABI BAMMALI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O LATE KUNJI KUNJI MAKIRALLI, BAMMALI(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        33      KUNHIKOYA K
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O BADAR CHEKKILAM, KOTTARAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        34      MOHAMMED HASHIM T.I
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O SAROMMA, THANGALAILLAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        35      BUNIYAMIN PUTHIYAILLAM
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED PURA, PUTHIYAILLAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        36      SAYEDALI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED PURA, PUTHIYAILLAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
        37      LIYAKATHALI S.M
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O BASHA, SADIQ MANZIL, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        38      SADIQUE ALI T.P
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O BASHA PUTHIYAILLAM, THITHIYAPURA, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        39      SAINABI T.P,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                W/O BASHA PUTHIYAILLAM. THITHIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        40      C.M AHMED
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O LATE BASHA, CHEKKILAM MALIKA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        41      NAFEESABI K
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KONAKKAD, KUNJELIUM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        42      DR. NISAR HUSSAIN K
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O CM AHMED, KUNJHELIUM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        43      ATTAKOYA P.K
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNJIKOYA PURA, PUTHIYA KOMALAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        44      MUSTAFA P.K
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNJIKOYA PURA, PUTHIYA KOMALAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        45      SHAFI P.K,
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNJIKOYA PURA, PUTHIYA KOMALAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        46      NASEEMA P.K
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O LATE KUNJIKOYA PURA, PUTHIYA KOMALAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        47      MUTHUKOYA ALIPURA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O LATE KIDAVE USSAMPAPADA, ALIPURA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSAHDWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        48      BEEFATHUMMA ATTANACHAMADA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O BASHA AVAPADA, ATTANACHAMADA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        49      SAINABA P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED C.N, PATHINAKULI(H), KAVARATTI,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        50      RAHMATH BEEGUM
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED C.N, PATHINAKULI(H), KAVARATTI,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        51      VALIYABI KONAKKAD
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O LATE CHERIKUNHJI MALMI, KONAKKAD(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSAHDWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        52      JABIR IQBAL K
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O LATE C.M MOHAMMED, KONAKKAD (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        53      SARABI NAMBICHAM
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O BUHARI MALMI ATTANACHAMADA, NAMBICHAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        54      KOYAMMA NAMBICHAM
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA PULIPINAKAD, NAMBICHAM (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        55      HAJORAMMA ELLA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O LATE PUTHIYAPALLI KASSALI, ELLA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
    
        56      MOHAMMED RAFI E
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O ALIKOYA NAMBICHAM, ELLA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        57      ABDUL BASHEER KOYAMMAKKADA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O C.N CHERIYAKOYA, KOYAMMAKADA, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        58      SAMEER RIYAS P.V
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O CM AHMED, PALLIVEED ROSE MANZIL, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        59      ALI KOYA C.N
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O K.M KUTTIYAMMAD MALMI, MAMEL (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        60      ADV P.K SALEEM
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O LATE KIDAVE HAJI PITTIYAPURAM, PUTHIYA KOMALAM,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        61      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA M.P
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O LATE AYSHABI MELILAPURA, MELILAPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        62      KUNJIBI,
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA THANGAL, KADIYAMADA PURATHAKAD (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        63      SHAIKOYA M.P,
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA PV, MELILAPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        64      SAYED ALI M.P
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUBU M.P, MELILAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        65      MOHAMMED KASIM E.P
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA M.P, EKKARPALLI (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        66      POOKOYA P
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE HAJI, PURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        67      MUTHUKOYA P,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KUNJI KUNJI PITTIYAPURAM, PURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        68      SAKEENA P,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE HAJI PITTIYAPURAM, PURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        69      KUNHIKOYA K.P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA, KUTTYTHAYEPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        70      RAFEEK ATTANACHAMADA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KANNIPURA, ATTANACHAMMADA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        71      KASMI ATTANACHAMMADA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KANNIPURA, ATTANACHAMADA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        72      HASSAN ATTANACHAMADA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KANNIPURA, ATTANACHAMADA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        73      SADIQUE ALI PATHUMAPADA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA, PATHUMAPADA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        74      KAJA NASEEMUDEEN P
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA, PATHUMAPADA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        75      SAINA KELIYAM
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O ALI MALMI, KELIYAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        76      MUTHUKOYA KELIYAM
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O BASHA, KELIYAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        77      SAYED MOHAMMED NAMBICHAM
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O KASSALI KELIYAM, NAMBICHAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        78      ATTAKOYA KITTINAKARA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KELIYAM, KITTINAKARA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        79      KIDAVE MUCHIYAM
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KASMI KELIYAM, MUCHIYAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        80      HALEEMA R.M
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O HAMEED P.V, RAHMATH MANZIL, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        81      ASSAINAR HAJARABIYODA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O HAJAROMMA, HAJARABIYODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        82      NISHAJ HAJARABIYODA
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O HAJAROMMA, HAJARABIYODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        83      FATHIMA HAJARABIYODA
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O HAJAROMMA, HAJARABIYODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        84      ABDUL LATHEEF PULINAKEEL
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O MUTH KUTTYPAPEPURA, PULINAKEEL(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        85      SAIFULLA PULINAKEEL
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O MUTH KUTTYPAPEPURA, PULINAKEEL(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
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        86      SAYED ALI KEELAPUTHIYA PURA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O ALI HAJI THITHIYAPURA, KEELA PUTHIYA PURA(H)
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        87      MUTHUBI KELIYAM
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O LATE KOJANKOYA, KELIYAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        88      ATTAKOYA KELIYAM PUTHIYA VEED
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O LATE KOJANKOYA AVAPADA, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        89      ATTABI KELIYAM
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O LATE KOJANKOYA, KELIYAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        90      HASEENA U.P
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KELIYAM, UTHAMPOKAKADA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        91      AYSHOMMA ARADAM
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O PATHUMMA, ARADAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        92      UMMER A
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O MANICHI ATTANACHAMADA, ATTANACHAMMADA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        93      HAJARA A,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O MANICHI ATTANACHAMADA, ATTANACHAMMADA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        94      VALIYABI MEKKARA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O AYSHOMMA AVAPADA AGAM, MEKKARA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        95      MUSTAFA P.P,
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O KUTTYAMMED PUTHIYA PALLI, PULIPURA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        96      MOHAMMED YASIN M
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O KUNJIKOYA AVVAPADA, MUCHIYAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        97      ABDUL NASER M
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA, MUCHIYAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        98      THANGAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA THANGAL, PUTHIYATHANODA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        99      SAYED POO V
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED K.P, VELIYODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        100     NAJMUDHEEN P
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O SHAMSAN NOOR, PALLICHAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        101     NASER K.P,
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KELIYAM, KEEPATTAILLAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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        102     KUNJIBI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O KASMI PULIPINAKAD, KEEPATTAILLAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        103     CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O KASMI PULIPINAKAD, KEEPATTAILLAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        104     SAYEDALI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O KASMI PULIPINAKAD, KEEPATTAILLAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        105     MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KASMI PULIPINAKAD, KEEPATTAILLAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        106     ABDUL NASER
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O AYSHOMMA, KONAKAD (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        107     ATTAKOYA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O HABEEB KNK, PATHINAKULI(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        108     AKBER K
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHERIYAKOYA MUCHIYAM, KUNNENAMEL(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
        109     USMAN C.P,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O LATE K.P MOHAMMED, CHEMAYATHAPURA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
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        110     MULLAKOYA KUNNAM
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O LATE KIDAVE KUPPIPURA, KUNNAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        111     ATTABI P.P
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O BEEFATHUMMA, PITTIYAPURAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDET IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R5    UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, SOUTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI- 110011
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24586 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MOHAMMED SALEEM,
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O LATE C.G MOHAMMED KOYA, MALMIKAKKADA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         2      ABDUL GAFOOR MK,
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O LATE C.G MOHAMMED KOYA, MALMIKAKKADA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         3      HABUSABI C.N,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O. MUTHUKOYA EDAYAKKAL, AGED 61, CHERIYANNELLAL (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         4      SHAIKOYA P.P,
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE KOYAMMA KOYA, PAKKIPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         5      MULLAKOYA C.K,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA PS, CHERIYAKUNAMKULAM, KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         6      KASMIKOYA K.I,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O LATE SHAIKOYA CG, KAKKAILLAM(H) KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         7      CHERIYAKOYA V.M
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O LATE KADEESHABI, VALIYAMATHIL(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         8      CHERIYABI A.K
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA POKKILAKAM, AKKARA(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         9      MOHAMMED SADATH C.G,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA POOVINODA, CHAMMANGATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        10      BEEFATHUMMABI P
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KOYA M.K, POOVINODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        11      MOHAMMED ABDUL LATHEEF K.P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA E.K, KUNHIPUVAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        12      SAYED MOHAMMED K.P
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O AHMED MI, KARUPATHA PURA(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        13      ATTAKOYA K.P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O E.K KASMIKOYA, KUNHIPUVAKKADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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        14      BI K.P
                AGED 66 YEARS
                W/O KUNHIPUVAKKADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        15      ANEES POOKOYA A.K
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA PONNELAM, ALIKAKKADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        16      HABUSABI P.V
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O KASMIKOYA, PENTAMVELI (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        17      ATTAKOYA T,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                CHERIYAKOYA MATHIL KADANALLA, THANTHINODA(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        18      AZHER A.K,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIKOYA CHERIYANNALLAL, AKKARA(H) KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        19      KOYA K.K,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA THENTHINODA, KADAMKALAM(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        20      KUNHIKOYA A.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O LATE SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA CHEMMANMPALLI, AKKARA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        21      AZAD A.K
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIKOYA CHERIYANALLAL, AKKARA(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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        22      ABDUL GAFOOR A.K
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIKOYA CHERIYANALLAL, AKKARA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        23      AFZAL A.K,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIKOYA CHERIYANALLAL, AKKARA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        24      ASIF A,K
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIKOYA CHERIYANALLAL, AKKARA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        25      AHTHAB A.K
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIKOYA CHERIYANALLAL, AKKARA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        26      BEEGUM RUKSANA K.K
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O LATE AKKARA CHERIYA KOYA, KUUNHANAKKAL (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
    
        27      BEEFATHUMMABI K.K,
                AGED 81 YEARS
                D/O LATE POOKOYA EDIYAKKAL, KUNHANAKKAL(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        28      KIDAVE HAJI N
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O BAMBATHI NEDIYAM, NEDIYATH(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        29      BEEBI K.K,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED MONTHAMPALLY, KANDAKALAM(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        30      SHOUKATHALI C.P,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KOYA, CHEMMANAM PALLY(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        31      BI T.T,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA K, THYTHOTTAM(H), KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        32      CHERIYAKOYA T
                AGED 89 YEARS
                S/O SSAYED SHAIKOYA THENTHINADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        33      KASMIKOYA C.G,
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA KAKKAILLAM, CHENNANGATH(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        34      SAROMMABI K.P
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA EDATHINAMPURAM, KUNHIPUVAKKADA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        35      MOHAMMED KOYA K.P
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O LATE C.G SAYED KOYA, KUNHIPUVAKKADA(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        36      BAMBATHI P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED, PATHADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        37      KOYA T.T,
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O PUTHIYAPURA ATTAKOYA, THYTHOTTAM(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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        38      ABDULLAKOYA M.K
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHERIYAKUNAMKULAM SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, MATHIL
                KADANNALLAL(H), KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557.
    
        39      BI K.K,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O LATE M.K CHERIYAKOYA, KUNHANAKKAL(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        40      HAMZA KOYA K.K,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O LATE M.K POOKOYA, KUNNAMKULAM(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        41      FATHIMA SUHRA C.P
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA K.K, CHANDIPAPPADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        42      NAFEESATHBI K.P
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA THYTHOTTAM, KUNHIPUVAKKADA(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        43      YOUSEF A.K
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O AHMED C, ARAKKALAR(H), KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        44      AYSHA P,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF A.K, POODIYATH(H) , KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        45      HYDERALI A.K,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, ALIKKAKKADA(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        46      ZUBAIDABI C.N
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O ATTABI C.N, CHERIYANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        47      BI PEECHIYATH
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O P.P MOHAMMED KOYA, PEECHIATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        48      FAREEDHA BEEGUM C.K
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O PEECHIYATH KASMIKOYA, CHERIYA KUNNAMGALAM, KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        49      MUNEERABI C.G
                AGED 50 YEARS
                W/O MOHAMMED HANEEFA, CHEMMANGATH(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        50      MOHAMMED HANEEFA K.P
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O EDATHINAPURAM ATTAKOYA, KUNHIPUVAKADA(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KALPENI, PIN - 682557.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24640 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ABDUL KADIRI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA C, MANDALI HOUSE, AMINI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682552.
    
         2      UMMU SALMATH
                AGED 42 YEARS
                W/O YOUSEFALI P.C, NAGATTIYUM CHETTA HOUSE,
                AMINI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682552.
    
         3      KOYA MURTHAZA MIRAGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O DR. P.POOKUNHIKOYA, AMINI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682552.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555.
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                KAVARATTI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.C.DINESH, CGC
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24654 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      BEEFATHUMMABI.M.K
                AGED 90 YEARS
                S/O. POOKOYA.M.K, MALMIKKAKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         2      SAYED MOHAMMED
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED.U.P, KUNDAVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         3      ABDUL WAHAB
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O. YOUSEF.U.P, KUNDAVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         4      MOHAMMED MALIKKAN
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O.ABOOBAKER, UMBRAMPPAPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         5      ATTAKOYA.N.P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. T. P. AHMED, NENEMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         6      AYSHABI.K.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, KUNNAMKULAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         7      HARAROMMABI.K.I
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O. KOYA.K.K, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         8      SAROMMA.M.K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O. MOOSOKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
         9      MOHAMMED KHALEEL
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. HAMSA, MOOSOKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        10      SARA ARAKKALAR
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O. HAMSA, MOOSOKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        11      HAMSAKOYA.K.K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOSALA KOYA, KUNDATHOMKARA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        12      JAMEELA BEEGUM
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O. C. G. SAYED SHAIKOYA, MATHIL KADANNALLAR HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557.
    
        13      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O. T. P. KUNHIKOYA, NEDIYATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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        14      HAMSA HAJI
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O. T. P. KUNHIKOYA, NEDIYATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        15      MUNEERA BEGUM
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O. AHAMAD KUNHI, MARAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        16      SAJID KHAN
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O. DR. MUTHUKOYA, KANOMKALAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        17      SHIHABUDDEEN.P
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O. YOUSEF, POKEYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        18      KUNHUBI.P
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O. RAMALLAN, POKEYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        19      MOHAMMED RAFEEQ .E .K
                AGED 39 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA, EDAYAKKAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        20      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA .K.I
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O. SHAIKOYA .C .G, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        21      BI BIYYAPPADA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O. KUNHIKOYA, BIYYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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        22      SAYED MOHAMMED .R.P
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. HAMSA, RAYYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        23      DR MUTHUKOYA .A. K
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O. KUNHIKOYA, ALIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        24      AYSHABI .M
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O. ATTAKOYA, MAMMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        25      HABUSABI. M
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O. ATTAKOYA, MAMMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        26      PATHUMMABI .B. P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O. KUNHIKOYA, BIYAPPADA HOUSE, HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        27      BALLIBI. U. P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O. HAMSA, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        28      ZAKEER HUSSAIN
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O. KOYA. K .K, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557.
    
        29      CHERIYAKOYA .K .P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O .MOHAMMED KOYA, KUNHIPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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        30      SUBAIDABI .M. K
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O. CHERIYAKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        31      SADIQUE .M. K
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. KUNHIKOYA .C .G, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        32      HAJIRA .K. V
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O. KOYAMMA. P, KAKKAVALIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        33      SALEENA. M. K
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O .KASMIKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        34      SHAMEENA. M .K
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O. KASMIKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        35      HABSA. K .K,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O. ABDUL REHIMAN, KUNDUVAKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        36      TIPU SULTHAN .M .V
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA, MATHIL VALIYAMMADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        37      ABDULLAHKOYA .K. I
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O. MUTHUKOYA, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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        38      SAKEER HUSSAIN .M
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O. HAMSA, MARAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        39      DR MOHAMMED SADIQ. K. P
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O. LATE K. K. MOHAMMED KOYA, KUNHIPAPPADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557.
    
        40      KAKKAILLAM KOYA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA HAJI, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557.
    
        41      SAFIYABI. C
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O. CHERIYAKOYA .C. K, CHERIYAN HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        42      MALMIKAKKADA BEEBI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O. A. P. MOHAMMED KOYA HAJI, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557.
    
        43      M .K.ATTAKOYA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O. MUTHUKOYA .K. P. V, MATHIL KADANNAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        44      AYSHOMMABI. M. K
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O. MUTHUKOYA. K .P .V, MATHIL KADANNAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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        45      FARSHIDA BANU .M .K
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O. ASHRAF, MATHIL KADANNAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        46      BEEFATHUMMA. U. P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
        47      SAYED MOHAMMED .K. O
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O. YOUSEF KODIPALLY, KAKKACHOIDA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                SRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110001.
    
         2      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS, RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD,
                SHASTRI BHAWAN,NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
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         3      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF LAND
                RESOURCES, 2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING, SHIVAJI STADIUM,
                SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG, CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110001.
    
         4      THE SECRETARY
                NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES, 5TH FLOOR,
                LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003.
    
         5      THE SECRETARY
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE,
                3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003.
    
         6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         7      THE COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         8      THE COLLECTOR
                RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND
                ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013,
                (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
         9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST),
                OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST, ANDROTH
                AND KALPENI ISLANDS, ANDROTH (HQ), UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551.
    
        10      THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557.
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                BY ADVS.
                SRI.C.DINESH, CGC
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF LAKSHADWEEP
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24725 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER:
    
                SHAIKOYA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA PUTHIYA PENTAMVELI,
                MELULAPPURA (H) KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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         2      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24748 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KUNHIKOYA P
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIPPOVAKKADA POOKOYA, PEECHIYATH (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         2      BEEFATHUMMABI M.C
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O LATE PUTHUNJI, MELACHADAM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         3      KOYA M.C
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, MELACHADAM(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         4      NASEER M.C,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, MELACHADAM(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         5      RASIYA BEEGUM K.I
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O BEEBI KAKAILLAM, KAKKAILLAM(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
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         6      KOYA M.K
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNNAMKULAM KUNHIKOYA,
                MATHIL KADANNALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         7      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA M.K
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNNAMKULAM KUNHIKOYA,
                MATHIL KADANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         8      HAMZAKOYA M.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O C.N. ABDULLAKOYA, MATHILKADANNALLAL, (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
         9      HAKEEM C.K,
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA AKKARA, CHERIYAKUNNAMKULAMM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        10      MUTHUKOYA A.K.
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O C.T. SHAIKOYA, AKKARA (H). KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        11      C.T. ABDUL SALAM KOYA
                AGED 59 YEARS, S/O C.G. CHERIYAKOYA (LATE),
                CHERUTHOTTAM(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        12      NAFEESA K GED
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O AHAMED MAYAMPUVAKADA, KUNNINAMEL (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
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        13      BAMBATHI A.K
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O ABDULLAKOYA KUNDARI, ALIKAKKADA(H)
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        14      K. HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, KANDAMKALAM (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        15      KADEEJA BEEGUM ALIKAKKADA
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O LATE KOYA PUTHIYAILLAM, ALIKAKKADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        16      MOHAMMED SALEEM E.K
                AGED 53 YEARS
                EDAYAKKAL (H) KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
        17      KOYA C.P
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYA PURAKAD (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        18      ABDUL GAFOOR C.P
                AGED 45 YEARS
                CHERIYA PURAKAD (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        19      ABDUL LATHEEF E.K
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA PEECHIYATH EDAYAKKAL (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        20      MOHAMMED M.P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA P.V , MARIYAPADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
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        21      ABDUL RAHIMAN M.P
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O AHAMMED KUNHI N.P, MARIYAPADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        22      ATTAKOYA M.P
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL RAHMAN M.P, MARIYAPADA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        23      KOYA ACHAMMADA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O JUMAILATHBI ACHAMMADA, ACHAMMADA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        24      BEEFATHUMMABI ACHAMMADA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA CHEMMENGATH, ACHAMMADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        25      RASHEED KHAN C.P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O SAYED SHAIKOYA M.K, CHEMMENAMPALLI (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        26      KADEESHA CHENDIPAPPADA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                CHENDIPAPPADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        27      MOHAMMED RAFI P
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KOA K.I, PALLATH (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        28      SHAIKOYA THENTHINADA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHERIYAKOYA MATHILKADANNALLAL,
                THENTHINADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
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        29      BI KANDAMKALAM
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O LATE HAMZAKOYA AKKARA KANDAMKALAM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        30      BI C.N,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA T.T., CHERIYANNALLAL (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        31      CHERIYABI KADAPURATHA ILLAM
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O KASMIKOYA K.K, KADAPURATHA ILLAM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        32      AKBER M.P
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA, MARIYAPADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        33      KHALEEL K.K.
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O MAMOOKOYA, KANDAMKALAM(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        34      CHERIYAKOYA K.I,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA M.P, KADAPURATHA ILLAM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        35      SHAMEER A.K
                AGED 29 YEARS
                S/O SHAJAHAN A, ASSANKAKKADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        36      SUHARA KUTTIYACHADA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                W/O C.P. MOHAMMED (LATE), KUTTIYACHADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
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        37      M.K. SHAIKOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA KPV, MALMIKAKKADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        38      SAFIYABI P
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KOYA M, PEECHIYATH(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        39      BEEGUM SABIYA P
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA M.K, PEECHIYATH(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        40      SAMEER A.K
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O LATE NOORJAHAN A.K, ARAKALAR(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        41      THANGAKOYA U.P
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED UMBRAMPAPPADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 557
    
        42      ABDUL SATHAR T.T.,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O LATE M.K MUTHUKOYA, THAITHOTTAM(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        43      ABDUL HAKEEM M,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O AHAMED KUNHI K.I, MARAL(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        44      DR. MOHAMMED JALEEL C.G
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHERIYABI CHEMMENGATH,
                CHEMMENGATH(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
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        45      N.P. BEEBI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                W/O M.P. HAMZA, NENEMPAPPADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        46      ASHRAF N.P
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O PHATHUMMABI, NENEMPAPPADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        47      JAFFER N.P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O PHATHUMMABI, NENEMPAPPADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        48      NADER SHAH N.P
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O LATE RAHMATHBI N.P, NENEMPAPPADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        49      GASEEMABI N.P,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O LATE K.I MOHAMMED, NENEMPAPPADA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        50      KASMIKOYA KUNHIPPUVAKKADA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O E.P ATTAKOYA, KUNHIPPUVAKADA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        51      HABSABI M.P,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA CHERIYANNALLAL,
                MONTHAMPALLY (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        52      M.C. KUNHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED K.I, MELACHADAM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
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        53      MOHAMMED AZHARUDHEEN K.I,
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA C.G, KAKKA ILLAM(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        54      RASIK ALI A.K
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O C.P. HAMZA, ARAKALAR(H,
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        55      YOUSAF K.V
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA POKKAYODA, KAKKAVALLIYODA(H)
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682 557
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         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KALPENI, PIN - 682 557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24773 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ABDUL RAHMAN B.P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O LATE BEEPAPADA THAIBI, BEEPAPADA (H),
                AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         2      RUKIYA B,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O LATE AYSHOMMA BIRIYATHUMMADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      MOHAMMED SHAREEF B,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S.O BASHA KUNNINAMMEL, BIRIYATHUMMADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      AHMED N.P
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O LATE BAMBAN BANDAN PALLI, NARANGAPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      SUBAIDA CHEKKILAM
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O LATE AHMED BAMMALI, CHEKKILLAM (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
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         6      NAJUMUNISA A.P,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O HINDUBI, AYENEPURA (H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         7      RAHIM T.I,
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNJIKOYA THOMBATHIMADA, THEKKILAILLAM (H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
         8      MOHAMMED P.P,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUTTIYAMMED PUTHIYAPALLI, PULLIPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         9      ATTAKOYA N.P,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED HAJI BANDEKAKKADA, NARANGAPURA(H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        10      SAJITHA PV
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O LATE KUNJIKOYA N.P, PUTHIYA VEED (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        11      BEEBIJAN N.P,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O LATE AVAPADA AGAM KIDAVE, NARANGAPURA (H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        12      SAINABA K.P.P,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                W/O LATE BADARUDHEEN CHERIYATHODA,
                KEELAPUTHIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        13      SAYED ALI N.P
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA AGAM, NARANGAPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        14      SAINABA U.P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O LATE KUNAM CHERIYA KOYA, UTHAMPOKAKADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        15      ABDULHAI K
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE KIDAVE, KUNNINAMEL(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        16      C.N BI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOHAMMED HANEEFA KOYA M.K,
                BAITHUL IZZATH(H) , KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        17      CHERIYA KOYA K
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUTTYAMMED BANDEKAKKADA, KUNNEL (H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        18      PATHUMMABI K.K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                W/O LATE ATTAKOYA KAKAILLAM, KUNNAGALAM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        19      DR MOHAMMED ASLAM M.K
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O LATE KASMIKOYA K.K, MALMIKAKKADA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        20      AMINOMMA A.P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED AYENEPURA, ALIPURA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        21      MOHAMMED RAMEES
                AGED 28 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKIDAVE U.P, ATTANACHAMADA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        22      SATHRAMBI A.K,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O LATE CHERIYAKOYA M, ALIKAKKADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        23      MUTHUKOYA P.K
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O LATE AHMED, PARTHIKUNEL (H)
                KADMAT ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 556
    
        24      IMRAN KHAN J.M,
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O AHMED C.N, JASEERATH MAHAL,
                KADMATH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 556
    
        25      MOHAMMED,
                AGED 76 YEARS
                KUTTYKOYA NAMBICHAM, ATANACHAMADA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        26      SAYED ISMAIL KOYA P.P,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KUNJIKOYA K.P, PADIPURA, CHETLATH,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 554
    
        27      THAJUNISA C.N
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O KOYA M.K, CHERIYANNALLA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        28      KHALEEL K.M
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O KUTTYAMMED, KEELA MUCHIYAM(H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 652 555
    
        29      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA, PANDIYALAPURA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        30      NASEER M.I
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KASSALI K, MUKRIYAILLAM(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        31      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O LATE ABOOBACKER, MUTHIBIYODA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        32      MOHAMMED KOYA C.G
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA K.I, CHEMMANGATH (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        33      KASMIKOYA M
                AGED 79 YEARS
                CHERIYAKOYA PP, MAMMEL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        34      MOHAMMED SHAREEF
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ALI AOUBUKARGITHI, KUNNUGE DOMBABIGOTHI,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
        35      NAZREENA MASSODIKAGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O KK MOHAMMED, MASSAODIKAGOTHI (H),
                AOUMAGUE VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
        36      ATTAKOYA B
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O LATE HAMSATH ANTHAYODA,
                BIRANTHODA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        37      ABDUL SATHAR P.O,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER CHERIYA PANDIYALA,
                PAKKIYODA (H), CHETLAT ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 554
    
        38      BASHEER K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O LATE KIDAVE K.P, KUNNAM (H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        39      KHADER P.K
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O RAMLAH BIRANTHODA, PULINAKEEL (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        40      ABOOBACKER K.P.P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O LATE KASMI KOPALAMPURA, KEELAPUTHIYAPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        41      MOHAMMED KOYA C.K,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA K.P, CHERIYAKATTAGAM(H),
                KILTAN ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 558
    
        42      SALEEM K.I
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O LATE KELIYAM POOKOYA, KEEPATTAILLAM (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
        43      ABDUL MUTHALIF N.P,
                AGED 39 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED, NARANGAPURA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        44      AHMED U.P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNAM CHERIYAKOYA, UTHAMPOKAKKADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        45      FAROOK M.P
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O LATE PHOO MOLEKEPURA, MOLEKEPURA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        46      KUNHIKOYA A.K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O ESBU MALMI, AVULA KADIYAPADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        47      ALI OLUBAGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O ALI, SUHRA MANZIL (H) , KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        48      ABOOBACKER R.P
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O LATE K.P AHMED, RAYAEPADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        49      MOHAMMED KOYA P,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O T.P ALI, POOKUTTY (H) , KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        50      SHAHIDA U.P,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                W/O LATE YACOOB KUNNUMPURA, ULLIKANAPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        51      PATHUMMABI B
                AGED 74 YEARS
                W/O LATE ALI MOULAVI KUNHADAM, BIRANTHODA (H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        52      SAINUL HAMEED
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O ALI PANDIYALAPURA, MUTHIYODA(H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        53      RAFEEQUE M.P,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O SHOUKATHALI, MELAPURA(H) , KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
        54      ASSIYOMABI K
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O BATHISHA SAHIB, KUNJELIYAM (H) ,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        55      THAFSEELA ANWAR K
                AGED 19 YEARS
                D/O ANWAR, KUNJELIYAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
        56      HYDERALI A.K
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, ALIKKAKKADA (H) ,
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        57      AMJAD A.K,
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA KANDAMKALAM(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        58      BABITHA D.B
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O YUNIS, DARUL BARKATH (H), KILTAN ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 558
    
        59      BEEFATHUMMA D.B,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O SAINUL ABID, DARUL BARKATH (H),
                KILTAN ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 558
    
        60      KOYA K
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O LATE M.K CHERIYAKOYA, KUNCHANAKKAL (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
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        61      FATHIMA T.P,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O BAMBAN THIRUVATHAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        62      ABDUL HAI P,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER, POOMMADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        63      SAROMMA S,
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED AP, SAFIYABIYODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        64      FATHIMA P
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KOYA, POOMADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        65      ALIKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KUTTIKOYA N, ATHANACHAMMADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        66      ABDUL RASHEED
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN EDURUGOTHI BIDHARUGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
        67      BEE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                W/O LATE KIDAVE PAKRICHIYODA, KAMALMALMIYODA (H),
                AGATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        68      ALI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED ANTHAYODA, THIRINIPPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        69      KATHIM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O SAYED POO, KULAKANAPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        70      KUNHIKOYA P,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIPPOVAKKADA POOKOYA, PEECHIYATH (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 557
    
        71      SAHIDA K
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O SAINUL HAMEED, KUNHIYAMMAKKADA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        72      KADISHA K
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O KHADER, KUNNIYAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        73      MOHAMMED KHASIM
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O BADARUDHEEN KOYA, UMMATHABIYAPURA (H), ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        74      BEEBI P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O ABDULLAKOYA, POKKILAKAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        75      KASSALI
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O KASMI PANDIYALAPURA, MELAAVVAPADA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        76      MALIK
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SHAIL, KALKUM (H), KILTAN ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 558
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        77      HALEEMABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O ATTAL VELODA, POOMMADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        78      MOHAMMED,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA, KATTIMMADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        79      ALIKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KUNNEL, MAKKIRALI (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        80      KUNJI KUNJI
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O AHMED, CHERIYATHODA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        81      MUTHUKOYA K.P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O ALIKOYA, KEELAPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        82      AYSHABI A
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYABI ARAKKALAR, ARAKKALAR(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        83      JAMEELABI A
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O AYSHOMMA ARAKKALAR, ARAKKALAR(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        84      MOHAMMED KOYA K
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O LATE BASHA SAHIB KUNNAM, KUNJALIYAM(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        85      KUNHIBI K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBACKER, KELIYAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        86      BEEFATHUMMA A,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O ALIKOYA KUNJALIUM, ANAKAD(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        87      CHERIYAKOYA C
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O LATE SULAIKHA CHERIYATHODA, CHERIYATHODA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        88      BEEFATHUMMA C.M
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O MULLAKOYA KUNJALIYUM, CHEKKILLAM MALIKA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        89      BEEVI ASLEEMA M
                AGED 32 YEARS
                D/O M.C MOHAMMED KOYA, MARAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        90      SUFAIDA NASREEN JAFFER C,
                AGED 27 YEARS
                D/O JAFFAR P.P, CHATHURVENI (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        91      MOHAMMED A
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA C.N, ANAKAD (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        92      POOKOYA,
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED B.P, PUTHIYAPALLI(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        93      ALIKOYA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                MOHAMMED B.P, PUTHIYAPALLI(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24776 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KUNJIBI, KAMALMALMIYODA PUDIYAILLAM HOUSE, AGATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         2      MOHEMMADALI JINNA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O MULLA ELLA, AGE- 68, ELLAHOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND, UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         3      KOYA,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O BAMBATHY, AGE-61, KAMALMALMIYODA PUDIYAILLAM HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         4      AYSHA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O MARIYOMMA, ADARAMDA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         5      AMINAKOODAM
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O HAMZAKOYAKOCHA , KOODAM HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         6      MOHEMMEDKOYA
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O AMINABI,, VADAKALIYAMADA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND, UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         7      HAMZAKOYA,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA UMMACHAMADA, KOODATHAPADA HOUSE, AGATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         8      SAYED MOHEMMED
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KASMI AVVAMAPADA, ADARAMADA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         9      FATHAHUDEEN
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KALAMODA, AGE-48, ADARAMADAHOUSE, AGATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        10      SAINABA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KASMIADARAMADA, ADARAMADA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND, UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        11      ABDULRAHMAN
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KADEESHOMMA CK, CHERIYAMKAKADA HOUSE,AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        12      SAILANI,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O PATHUMMASARAMAPADA,SARAMAPADA HOUSE,AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        13      THAHIRA,
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA BADATHODA, SARAMAPADA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 553
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        14      AMANULLA
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O PATHUMMABI ACHARABIYODA, ACHARABIYODA HOUSE,AGATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        15      KUNJIKOYA
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KULANINODA, KALAMTHITHIYODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        16      BADARUDEEN
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA HEKALIYAMADA,,MOOTHAMKAKADAHOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        17      UMMER
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KASMI (LATE), ADARAMADA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        18      ABDUL AZIZ
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O AHMED KOYA PONDINODA, AGE-77, THALAKADA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        19      SHAMEENA
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O MOHEMMED AINAPURA, AGE-41, PUTHANVEED HOUSE, AGATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        20      MOHEMMED
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KHADER MULLICHETTA, CHERIYAMKKADA HOUSE,AGATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        21      MIGADAD
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O PATHUMMA, VALIYAILLAM HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                THE ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, AGATHI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24785 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MUHAZIN PALI,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA.PA, 64 YEARS, CHEMPATTIMMADA
                PALI, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
         2      SAYED MOHAMMED
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/0 YOUSAF KANNICHETTA
                RESIDING AT BAPPATHIYODA ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP - ., PIN - 682 551
    
         3      SEETHI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O SIDIQUE KANDALATH RESIDING AT MAYAMPOKADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
         4      RUKHIYABI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O SEETHI BILUTHETH, RESIDING AT MELAILLAM ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         5      HASEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA THACHERI RESIDING AT AMMELAM,
                KARAPPURA HOUSE, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA, RESIDING AT MAYAMPOKKADA, KADIYAMMEDA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP- ., PIN - 682 551
    
         7      SUHARABI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O UKKAS MAKKET RESIDING AT ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
         8      HASEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O KK.KUNHI SEETHIKOYA, RESIDING AT KADIYAMMADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
         9      MOHAMMED FAZAL
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O KK.KUNHI SEETHIKOYA, RESIDING AT KADIYAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 251
    
        10      HASEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O ASSAINAR. SURAMBIKKAL, RESIDING PATTAKALKKAD,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        11      MUJEEBU RAHMAN
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA P, RESIDING AT POOVADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        12      SAYED KOYA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O MOIDHEEN TM, RESIDING AT ASSANAKKAR, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        13      CHERIYABI,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUHARI, RESIDING AT ASSANAKKAR, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      SUHARABI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O MOIDHEEN TM, RESIDING AT ASSANAKKAR, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        15      RAHMATH BEEGUM
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEETHI.K, RESIDING AT PANDATH LAVANAKAL,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        16      SAROMMABI
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O SAYED SHAIKOYA, RESIDING AT PALATHU PURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        17      SIDDIQUE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SANTHEEP.M P, RESIDING AT KUNNSHADA ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        18      KADEEJOMMAB
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O SIDIQUE.K, RESIDING AT MAKKET,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        19      BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O YACOOB KADIYAMMADA, RESIDING AT PADINJARE PUTHIYA
                PANDARAM, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP PIN -, PIN - 682 551
    
        20      MOHAMMED RAFEEK
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM BILUTHETH RESIDING ATALIYATHARA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        21      MOHAMMED NAZAR
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM BILUTHETH, RESIDING AT ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
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        22      BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA, RESIDING AT CHAMAYATH EDAYAKKAL, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        23      MOHAMMED KHALEEL
                AGED 60 YEARS
                MOHAMMED KHALEEL, AGED 60 YEARS, S/O ATTAKKIDAVE
                BILUTHETH, RESIDING AT KUNJINATTCHETTA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        24      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O YOUSAF KAVALCHETTA RESIDING AT BAPATHIYODA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        25      NALLAKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O YOUSAF LAVANAKKAL , RESIDING AT KADIYAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        26      BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA KADIYAMMADA, KAVALCHETTA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        27      HUSSAIN
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYAKADIYAMMADA, KAVALCHETTA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        28      KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA P, THACHERYOUTH, ,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        29      JUBIRIYA
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O SAYEED ISMAIL P K , AMMELAM, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -,
                PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        30      BALKEES
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O SAYEED ISMAIL P K , AMMELAM,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        31      BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                KAKKACHIYARA BAPPATHIYODA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        32      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA THATTAMPOKKADA P.ARATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        33      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA M, VALIYA PANDARAM,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        34      SUHARABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUNHI , BIYYADACHETTA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        35      KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA P 53 YEARS,THACHERI,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        36      AYSHOMMA
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA ATAALADA,,
                PANDARATH, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        37      KHALEEL
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O ASINAR K C, 60 YEARS, PANDATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
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        38      KUNHISEEDHI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED N C BIRIYAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        39      JANNATH
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O SAYEED MOHAMMED P K, VALIYA PURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        40      NOUSHAD BEEGUM
                AGED 32 YEARS
                D/O KOYA KUNNASHADA, , UMRAPPAPPADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        41      KOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O SIDHEEQUE KK, KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        42      MOHAMMED NAVAS
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O MULLAKOYA CL MELACHETTA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        43      FATHIMA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O NASER PP, MATHATHIYODA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        44      MOHAMMED MUSTHAFA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KOYA ALIMAPURA CYCLEPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        45      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF ATTALADA UMMERTHAKADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        46      MOHAMMED FATHAHULLA THANGAL
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O P NALAKAM ATTABI, P NALAKAM HOUSE ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        47      RASHEED KHAN
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA P ,THACHERI,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        48      MULLABI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA NP THOTTATHKKARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        49      BALKEES
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA ALIYATHARA KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP 682 551
    
        50      HAJORAMMABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O ABOOSALA BILUTHETH, KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        51      JABBAR
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA ALIYATHARA 48 YEARS,
                KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        52      RAMEEDA
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O POOKUNHI MATHARAPPURA, ,
                HALUKKAKKADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        53      SAJIDHA BEEGUM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O POOKUNHI MATHARAPPURA, HALUKKAKKADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        54      NOORUL AMEEN
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA MOODAMPURA, , C LAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        55      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KOLIKKAD, KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        56      NALLAKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA BELICHETTA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        57      KIDAVE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O INDEEN, BIRIYAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        58      MOHAMMED
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O SAYEED MOHAMMED KANNICHETTA,,
                C.KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        59      KOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O YAKOOB MOODAM PURA,
                KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        60      HASSAN
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA BAPPATHIYODA, UMMARTHAKKADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        61      NALLAKOYA
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O ASSAINAAR KUNNASHADAATTALADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        62      RAHMATHBI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O KOYA HAJI PURATHUPURA NEELATHUPURA PERAYILA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        63      MOHAMMED MUKTHAR
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KOYA HAJI PURATHUPURA NEELATHUPURA PERAYILA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        64      ATTABI
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O AHMMED HALUKAKKADA, UMMARTHAKKADA ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        65      NOOR JAHAN
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED MATHARAPURAKAD, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        66      FOUSIYA BEEGUM
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA M K MAIDANAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        67      HAMEEDATH
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA KKC MAIDANAPURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        68      MOHAMMED BASHEER
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/ O SAYED MOHAMMED A BILUTHETH
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        69      NALLAKOYA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O YAKOOB M ALIYATHARA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        70      NASEEB KHAN
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O P K SHERAFUDEEN RESIDING AT PURAKKAD
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        71      MOHAMMED FAROOK
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SYED BHUHARI A K RESIDING AT ASANAKKAR
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        72      SAKEER HUSSAIN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF P K RESIDING AT MELACHETTA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        73      ABDUL OHAB
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA M RESIDING AT PCHEMMACHERY LAVAKAL
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        74      FARISHA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O SAINUL ABID P K
                RESIDING AT KUNJUMMATHITHIYODA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        75      MOHAMMED JALEEL
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA U K RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        76      KOYA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O SAINUL ABID P K
                RESIDING AT KUNJUMMATHITHIYODA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        77      RASHEED KHAN
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O KDAVE A RESIDING AT BIYAADA CHETTA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        78      SHIYABUDHEEN
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O NALLKOYA 5 RESIDING AT KUANNASHADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        79      RAFEELATH
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O ABDULLA N RESIDING AT PANDATHPUTHIYA PURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        80      CHERIYA B
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O ASAINAR B C RESIDING AT KOMALAM KAD
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        81      SAFIYA B
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O ASAINAR B C
                RESIDING AT KOMALAM KAD
                ANDROTH KSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        82      PVK JALAAL
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O MAJEED PVPK RESIDING AT PENTAM VELI KAD
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        83      RAIHANATH BEEGUM
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O ABDULLA N RESIDING AT PANDATHPUTHIYA PURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        84      MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA NALLAL RESIDING AT PANDATH PURTHIYA PURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        85      CHERIYA KOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF P K RESIDING AT MAKKET
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        86      SHAJAHAAN
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O KASIM AP RESIDING AT MULLAPURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        87      FATHIMATH
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEETHI RESIDING AT PALATH PUTHIYA PURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        88      MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA E K RESIDING AT CHEKKUMMADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        89      IQBAL
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF B RESIDING AT PANDARATH
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        90      NOORUDHEEN
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA U K, ATTALADA HOUSE
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        91      SAFIYABI
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA UK RESIDING AT ATTALADA ,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        92      HAJAROMMABI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA NEELATHUPURA , RESIDING AT NANGAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        93      MALEEHA BEEGUM
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O POOKUNHIKOYA ATTALADA RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        94      NUSAIBA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O INDHEEN CHETTUPPURA,
                RESIDING AT KADIYAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        95      MUTHKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KASMI NALAKAM,
                RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA KAD,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        96      ABDULLA KOYA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED BITHNATT, RESIDING AT MOOSAMBATHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        97      MUTHUBI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUKHARI KOLIKKAD, RESIDING AT MATHARAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        98      NALLAKOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA BILUTHETH, RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        99      SHAMSUDHEEN
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED P.K., RESIDING AT VALIYAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        100     SHARAFUNEESA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE KUNNASHADA, RESIDING AT ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        101     BALKHEES
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE KUNNASHADA, RESIDING AT ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        102     VAHIDHA BEEGUM
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O KUNISEETHI KADIYAMMADA, PANDATH LAVANAKKAL,
                D/O KIDAVE KUNNASHADA 48 YEARS ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        103     MOHAMMED IQUBAAL
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF BAPPATHIYODA, RESIDING AT PANDARATH
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        104     HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA TANGAL, RESIDING AT SHEKKIRIYAMMADA
                UMMATHABIYA PURA ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        105     HUSSAIN
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKKOYA TANGAL, RESIDING AT PATHUMMADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        106     CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA C.M., RESIDING AT MOOTHAKKADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        107     KHAYARUNNISABI
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA K., RESIDING AT AMMELAM,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        108     HASSEN
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O ABDULKADER MELAILLAM, RESIDING AT ALIMAPURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        109     MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SIDDK CHETTAPOKKAD, RESIDING AT BILUTHETH
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        110     KOYAMMA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O AHAMED HK, RESIDING AT UMMERTHAKADA ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        111     MUTHKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ABUSALA M P, RESIDING AT MOOSAMBATHADA ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        112     AYSHABI
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O YAKOOB M , RESIDING AT ALIYATHARA ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        113     BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA M P, RESIDING AT MAKKET ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        114     CHERIYABI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA, RESIDING AT KUNTHATHALAM ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        115     SAYED BHUKHARI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SIDDIQUE A, RESIDING AT PUTHIYA NALAKAM
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        116     MOHAMMED RAFEEK
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE U K , RESIDING AT MAKKET
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        117     RAFEEK
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKIDAVE, RESIDING AT PANDATHUPUTHIYAPURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        118     RAHIL
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE , RESIDING AT MATHARAPURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        119     SAINUL ABID
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF M M , RESIDING AT PUTHIYA PANDARAM
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        120     BEEFATHUMMABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM BILUTHETH, RESIDING AT ALIYATHARA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        121     MUJEEB RAHMAN
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHM BILUTHETH, RESIDING AT ALIYATHARA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        122     VAHIDHA BEEGUM
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM BILUTHETH, RESIDING AT ALIYATHARA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        123     KUNHIBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF LAVANAKKAL, RESIDING AT KADHIYAMMADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        124     RAMLA BEEGUM
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE UMMERTHAKKADA, RESIDING AT MAKKET
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        125     FAROOK
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O SIDIQUE UMMERTHAKKADA , RESIDING AT
                KUNNASHADAANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        126     POOKUNHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE MAKKET, RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        127     SUBAIDHA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE MAKKET , RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        128     SAKEENA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE MAKKET, RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        129     JAMEELA
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE MAKKET, RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        130     CHERIYABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O ASSAINAR PRUMPALLI, RESIDING AT KUNNASHADAANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        131     BADARUDHEEN
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED THACHERY, RESIDING AT MAYAMPOKKADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        132     SUHARABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE THARAMPALLI MAKKET ,RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        133     ATTABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O ABDUL KHADHER KUNNASHADA, RESIDING AT PERUMPALLI
                PUTHIYAPURA ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        134     MOHAMMED
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ASAINAAR , RESIDING AT PERUMPPALI
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        135     HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O SIDDIQUE PERUMPALLI PUTHIYA PURA ,
                RESIDING AT LAVANAKKAL PUTHIYAPURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        136     BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ABDUL KHADHER KUNNASHADA , RESIDING AT PERUMPPALLI
                PUTHIYAPURA ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        137     UMMABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O ASAINAAR, RESIDING AT PERUMPALLI ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        138     SAREENA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA TACHERY, RESIDING AT BAPPATHIYODA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        139     POOKUNHIKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O AHMED UNNAM, RESIDING AT LAVANAKKAL ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        140     BEEBI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ALIKOYA KAKKIYARA, RESIDING AT BAPPATHIYODA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        141     KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKIDAVE LAVANAKKAL, RESIDING AT BAPPATHIYODA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        142     SUFAIRATH
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KOYA KIDAVE PERUMPALLI PUTHIYAPURA, RESIDING AT
                BAPPATHIYODA ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        143     BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED, RESIDING AT KUNJALI ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        144     DERVESH
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED HANEEFA MAKKANI ,RESIDING AT KUNJALI
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        145     BEEBI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUHARI TACHERY, KANDELATH ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        146     BADARUNNISABI
                AGED 74 YEARS
                D/O YAKOOB TACHERY BIYYADA, KATTUPURA ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
        147     KOYA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED, KUHJALI
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        148     HAJAROMMABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA KOLIKKAD IYYADA, KERAKKADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        149     KASMIKOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA NEELATHUPURA, NEGAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        150     KUNHISEETHIKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA MAKKANI KUNJALI,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        151     MUTHUBI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA HAIJI KANNATHIMMADA, KANNATHIMMADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        152     CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O MUTHALI BAPPATHIYODA, KATTAPPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        153     AYSHABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA MAKKANI THATTAMPOKA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        154     RUBEENA HUSSAIN
                AGED 26 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN MUNEERA MANZIL, PAKRICHIYA PURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        155     JAMALUDHEEN
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA KANNATHIMMADA, VALIYA KOLIKKATT,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        156     MOHAMMED RAFEEK
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA LAVANAKKAL, THARAMPALLY MAKET, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        157     KADHEEJOMMABI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O ABDULKADER KUNNASHADA PERUMPALLI
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        158     NALLAKOYA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE CHETTAPPOKADA ,UMMAYYAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        159     BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA HAJI , BILUTHETH BIDUMKADU,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        160     MOHAMMED FAROOK
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEQUE ALIYATHARA, MAKKET, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        161     MOHAMMED SALEEM
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED FAROOK MAKKETT C.KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        162     MOHAMMED RAFEEK
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED ANATHUPUTHIYAPURA ,
                BILUTHETH BIDUMKAD, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        163     MOHAMMED ASHRAF
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED ANATHUPUTHIYAPURA KANNICHETTA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        164     DR.SABIRA
                AGED 40 YEARS
                MOHAMMED BILUTHETH 40 YEARS MATHARAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        165     SAFIYABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF MAKKET, MATHARAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        166     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O SAYEDKOYA KOODATT, SHAIKINTE VEEDU, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        167     MOHAMMED KASSIM
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDKOYA KOODATT 59 YEARS SHAIKINTE VEEDU,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        168     SHUHARATHUNNISSA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEETHIO KANNIPPURA, PALATHU PUTHIYA PURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        169     FATHIMATH
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O KUNNISEETHI KANNPURA, PALATHUPUTHIYAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        170     NISSAMUDHEEN
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O KUNNISEETHI KANNIPPURA 41 YEARS PALATHU PUTHIYA
                PURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        171     MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O KUNNISEETHI KANNIPPURA, PALATHU PUTHIYA PURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        172     MOHAMMED ASHIK
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O KUNNISEETHI KANNIPPURA, PALATHU PUTHIYA PURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        173     MULLAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA THATTAMPOKKADA, KOLIKKATTU IYYAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        174     JUBIRIYA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O SAYEED SHIKOYA THANGAL P PUTHIYA VAADU,
                AISHIYAPURA , ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        175     POOKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA KOMALAM, PUTHYANNAL PUTHIYA PURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        176     ZAINUL ABID
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KADIYAMMADA, MELACHETTA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        177     SUNEERA BAAGUM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF LAVANAKKAL, SARAMBIKKAL, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        178     MOHAMMED AKBER
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O YOSEF LAVANAKKAL, SARAMBIKKAL,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        179     BALKEES
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O BABUJAN POOLIPURA, MELAPURA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        180     BASHEER
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O BABUJAN POOLIPURA, MELAPURA ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        181     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O BABUJAN POOLIPURA, MELAPURA ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        182     SAYEED MOHAMMED
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O SYEED BUKHARI BAPPTHIYODA, CHITHAMMADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        183     KOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O SAYEED BHKHAR, CHITHAMMADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        184     SHAMSUDEEN
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA CHITHAMMADA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        185     AYSHABI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O SAYEED BUKHARI BAPPTHIYODA, CHITHAMMADA ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        186     ATTABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O SAYEED BUKHARI BAPPATHIYODA, CHITHAMMADA ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        187     RAHMATH
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE PANDARATH , ALIYATHARA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        188     ATTABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O INDEEN BILUTHETH BIDUMKATTU KANNICHETTA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        189     SEETHI
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O INDEEN BILUTHETH BIDUMKATTU KANNICHETTA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        190     ATTAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O INDEEN BILUTHETH BIDUMKATTU KANNICHETTA
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        191     MOHAMMED KHALEEL
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O INDEEN BILUTHETH BIDUMKATTU KANNICHETTAANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        192     AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KOYA PALLIPPURA , KERAKKADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 251
    
        193     MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KOYA P.V.P NEELATHUPUR,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        194     KHADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA NEELATHUPURA KOLLIKKATT, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        195     POOKUNNIKOYA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O. SIDDIQUE CHETTUPURA, KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        196     MULLAKOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O. SIDDIQUE CHETTUPURA KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        197     CHERIYABI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ASSAINAR KANNICHETTA, PANDATHIUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        198     AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O YACOOB KIADIYAMMADA, PADINJARE PUTHIYA PANDARAM,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        199     BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O YACOOB, KIADIYAMMADA PADINJARE PUTHIYA PANDARAM,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        200     NUSAIBABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O YACOOB KADIYAMMADA PADINJARE PUTHIYA PANDARAM,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        201     MOHAMMED KHALEEL
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF CHETTAMMADA CHEKKIKULAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        202     SAYEED MOHAMMED
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. KASMI NALAKAM KUNNASHADA KATTU, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        203     SUHARABI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O. KIDAVE KUNNIPPURA PALATHU PUTHIYA PURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        204     VAHIDA RAHMA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O. SIDDEEQUE POODAMKAKKADA PALATHU PUTHIYAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        205     MOHAMMED ABDUL SALAHUDEEN
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDMOHAMMED KUNNASHADAKKAD PALATHUPUTHIYA PURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        206     MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KOYA MANETH PATHUMMADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
    
        207     SAROMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O. KOYA MANETH, PATHUMMADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        208     JANNATHUNISSABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O YACOOB KADIYAMMADA PADINJARE PUTHIYA PANDARAM,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        209     ABDUL GAFOOR
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KHALEEL KATTUPPURA PADINJARE PUTHIYA
                PANDARAM, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        210     MOHAMMED KHALEEL
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM MAKKETT KATTUPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        211     BALRMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYAALIYATHARA MALAYATTIYODA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        212     SHIHABUDHEEN
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O ABDULKADERPOODAMKAKKADA CHETTUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        213     SUHARABI
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O MAHAMOODPOODAMKAKKADA PALATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        214     MUSTHAFA
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYAMAYAMAPOKKADA PALATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        215     SHAMEENABEEGUM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYAMAYAMAPOKKADA PALATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        216     KUNNISEEDI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O. YOSEF SOOPPIYAMMADA, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        217     RUBEENA
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEETHIALIYATHARA MELAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        218     SAYEED MOHAMMED
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O AHAMMADMATHARAPPURA KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        219     SAFIYABI
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KANNICHETTA KATTUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        220     AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O INDHEENBILUTHETHBIDUMKATT KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        221     JALALUDEEN
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVEKANNICHETTA BILUTHETH,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        222     JALALUDEENBILUTHETH
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVEKANNICHETTA BILUTHETH,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        223     BEEFATHUMMABI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUNJI KEYIODA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        224     ABDUL SALEEM
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUNJI KEYIODA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        225     SHAN PUTHANSHAJI
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O ASHRAF KADIYAMMADA CHTUPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        226     HABEEBATH BI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O KOYA PALLIPPURA, KERAKKADA HOUSE ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        227     KUNNISEEDI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SOUDAMATHARAPPURA MATHARAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        228     SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA ACHADA, KOLIKKATT IYYAMMADA
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        229     SUHARABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYATHANGAL CHEMPATTIMMADAPALI,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        230     MOHAMMED SAKEER
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O DR. SAYED HUSSAIN C.P, PP ZEENATHMANZIL,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        231     SAIBUNNISA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA C.P, P PUTHIYAVEEDU,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        232     MOHAMMED MAYSHOOQ. U. P
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O HASSANKOYA.C.P UMMATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        233     MOHAMMED SALEEM
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYAP.ARATHUPURA
                ALIYATHAMMADABEETHATHABIYYAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        234     MOHAMMED FAIZAL
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAPANDARATH CHITHAMMADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        235     AMEER SABAHUDHEEN
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAPANDARATH CHITHAMMADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        236     FATHUMMABI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAPANDARATH CHITHAMMADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        237     SAYED MOHAMMED
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O SEETHIBILUTHETH, MELAILLAM, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        238     RUKHIYABI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYATHATTAMPOKKADA KOLIKKATIYYAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        239     BABATHIBI
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O KUNNANGAMAIDANAPURA MAIDHANAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        240     RAHADABEEBI
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMAEDKASSIM.P.P.P PALATHUPUTHIYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        241     MOHAMMED HUSSAIN
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O BEEBIJANPANDATHUPPURAPANDATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        242     MOHAMMED ASIF
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE U.K, KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        243     KURAISHABEEGUM
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED MOODAMPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        244     KASIMI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED M.P, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        245     SADAKHATHULLA
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED P, MOODAMPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        246     FATHUMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O BEEBIANATHUPUTHIYAPURA ANATHPUTHIYAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        247     SAROMMABI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O BEEBIANATHUPUTHIYAPURA, ANATHPUTHIYAPURA, NDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        248     KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYAMAAPILATTMOOSANKAKKADANEELATHPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        249     FATHUMMABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAUMMARTHAKKADA HALOOKKAKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        250     NISAMUDHEEN
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KUNNANGAMAIDANAPPURA, MAIDANAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        251     MUSTHAFA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KIDAAVEBILUTHETH ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        252     AYSHOMMA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVEALIYATHARA MALAYATTIYODA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        253     KUNHIBI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUHARIALIYATHARA MALAYATTIYODA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        254     SAREENABEEGUM
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYACHEMMANAMPALLI POOLIPPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        255     KUNHIBI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O ABDULKADERVELIPPURA KOTTIYATHATT,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        256     CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O ABDULKADERVELIPPURA KOTTIYATHATT,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        257     SAYED ISMAIL
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYAPACHANAL EDACHERYTHACHERY,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        258     BALKEES
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAACHADAPPURA KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        259     MOHAMMED HASHIM KOYA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF KOLIKKAD,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        260     MOHAMMED MAROOF
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O ASSAINARKANNICHETTA PANDATHPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        261     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O ASSAINARKANNICHETTA PANDATHPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        262     MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SAYED LAVANAKKAL PATHUMMAPURA , ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        263     POOKUNHI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF HAJI BAPPATHIYODA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        264     BEEGUM
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVETHACHERI.
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        265     ATTABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF POOVADAKKAD MAKKET,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        266     POOKUNHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE M.P. THARAMPALLIMAKKET , ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        267     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA, KEELAILLAM ,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        268     KALEEL
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF MATHARAPURAKAD,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        269     ABDUL NASER
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA.P.P BELICHETTA , ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        270     SHAHIDABEEGUM T M.
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O MUSTHAFAMAYAMPOKKADA , THARAMPALLIMAKKET, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        271     RAHMATHBEEGUM
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEETHIKOYAKATHIYAMMADA PANDATHLAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        272     MOHAMMED NIZAMUDHEEN
                AGED 19 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMAD ALI. KOLIKKAD, PANDATHLAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        273     MOHAMMED FASAL
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O BADARUDHEEN THARAMPALLIMAKKETT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        274     SAJIDALI
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMAD ALI. KOLIKKAD, PANDATHLAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        275     KUNHIBI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O AHMAD LAVANAKKAL, PALLIYAT,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        276     MOHAMMED ASHIQUE
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O HAMZAKOYA T.P, PLLIYET,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        277     NISAR
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVU.K.P, PERAILA ,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        278     KOYA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKAKKACHIYARA, PALLIYET,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        279     KASIM
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKAKKACHIYARA PALLIYET,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        280     MULLAKOYA
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALAKUNTHATHALAM BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        281     HASSEN
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE.M.P. TARAMPALLIMAKKET, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        282     KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA K.K. BAINATT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        283     HAMSAKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ASSINARKANNICHETTA BILUTHETH,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        284     FROZ KHAN
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O YACOOB.M.P BILUTHETH,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        285     MOHAMMED NAVAS
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O YACOOB.M.P BILUTHETH,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        286     ABDUL GAFOOR
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O YACOOB.M.P BAPPATHIYODA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        287     MOHAMMED RIYAS
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O YACOOB.M.P BILUTHETH,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        288     MOHAMMED MUJEEB
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O YACOOB.M.P CHEMMACHERILAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        289     SAINABI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O ASSAINARKANNICHETTA PANDATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        290     MOHAMMED KASIM,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA NALAKAM, PANDATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        291     MUJEEBU RAHMAN,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O KOYA HAJI PURATHUPPURA NEELATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        292     MULLABI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYAMONTHRAPALLI NEELATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        293     KIDAVE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O INDHEENMAKKETT, , BIRIYAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        294     SUHARABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O UKKASMAKKETT, ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        295     THANGUKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O UKKASMAKKET, ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        296     SHAHILABEEGAM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA K, PALATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        297     MOHAMMED SHAFI
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA K, ,PALATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        298     SHAHARIYASBEEGAM
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA K, PALATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        299     SAFIYABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE U.K, MAKKET,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        300     MOHAMMED SAKARIYA
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYAMOOSAMBATHADA,
                BILUTHETH, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        301     MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA M.P, MOOSAMBATHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        302     MOHAMMED AMIRSHA
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYAMOOSAMBATHADA, BILUTHETH,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        303     JABIRAFARSANA
                AGED 32 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYAMOOSAMBATHADA,
                BILUTHETH, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        304     HAJAROMMABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O SIDDEEQUECHETTUPURA, BILUTHETH,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        305     KHALEEL
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O UKKASALIYATHARA, BILUTHETH,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        306     HUSSAINALI
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMAD ALI KOLIKKAD, PANDATH LAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        307     RASIYABEEGUM
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF PANDARAKKAD, M ELACHETTA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        308     KUNHISEETHI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE. POOVADAKATT ,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        309     BASHEER
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAATTALADA. PANDARATH,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        310     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O SIDDEEQUEKUNNASHADA, ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        311     KUNHIBI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKKIDAVE, CHETTATHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP- PIN - 682 551
    
        312     SUBAIDA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O ABDULKHADERMELAILLAM, ALIMAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        313     MOHAMMED FATHAHUDHEEN
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O ABDULKHADERMELAILLAM, ALIMAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        314     GULNARMADEENA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED HAJI BITHNATT, ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        315     KUNHIBI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVEBILUTHETH, ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        316     KHALEEL
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O AYSHOMMABIMATHARAPPURA , MATHARAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        317     FATHUMMABI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE .M.P, MAKKET, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        318     HAMZA S
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKKIDAVE.M.P, PANDATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        319     MOHAMMED ABDU NASER
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYAPANDARATH, KUNNASHADAANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        320     HABSABI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O SIDDEEQUEKUNNASHADA, ALIYATHARA ,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        321     MAHMOODA
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O SULAIMAN ,P.P, RAHMATHMANZIL
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        322     ABOSALIH
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O ASHRAF POODAMKAKKADA.PADIPURAKKAT,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        323     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O AHMAD, K.C. BILUTHETH, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        324     KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE. A.K, PALATHPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        325     JANNATHUNISA
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED PATHADA, THAZHAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        326     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED PATHADA, THAZHAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        327     KHALEEL
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED PATHADA, THAZHAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        328     MUHAMMED
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O UKKAS TK, ULLALPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        329     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O AHAMAD. A.K, MAYAMPOKKADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        330     POOKUNHI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O BAMMU,ASSANAKKAR, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        331     SHAHIDABEEGUM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O BADARUDHEEN.P.P, KOMALAM, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        332     SABIRABEEGUM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED PANDARATH, KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        333     MOHAMMED ABDUL JALEEL
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYATHANGALCHEMBATTIMMADA. P. PUTHIYAVEED,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        334     SAYED ABDULLA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED BAMMIYAKKAL,POOLIPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        335     SAFIYABI
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYATHANGALCHEMBATTIMMADA, P.PUTHIYAVEED,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        336     MOHAMMED MUSTHAFA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA NANGAMMADA, NEELATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        337     HAYARUNNISABI
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYATHANGALCHEMBATTIMMADA, P.PUTHIYAVEED,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        338     POOKOYA HAJI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUTHANGALPADANNATHA, ALIYATHAMMADA
                BEETHATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        339     KOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUTHANGALPADANNATHA, ALIYATHAMMADA
                BEETHATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        340     NASER
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYACHEMMACHERILAVANAKKAL, MAKKET , ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        341     MAROOF
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O AHAMADIYAMAKKET, JABBALPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        342     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O YACOOB.U.K, CHETTAPPOKKADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        343     BABY THASLEENA
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAMULLAPPURA,KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP
                -, PIN - 682 551
    
        344     SUHARABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O AHAMADPATHADA, RAHMALTHMANZIL, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        345     SULAIMAN
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBAKER P.K, PANDATHUPPURAANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        346     KUNHISEETHIKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUTHANGALPADANNATHA,
                ALIYATHAMMADABEETHATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        347     FATHIMA
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O MIGDADJABALPURA, MATHALAPURAKKAD, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        348     NADHEERABEEGUM
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O POOKUNHIKOYAMATHARAPPURA, , HALOOKAKKADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        349     NASER
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O MAGEEDAPPURAKKATT, PENTAMVELIKAD, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        350     MOHAMMED KHASIM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAMATHARAPPURAKKAD. KEELAILLAM, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        351     MOHAMMED NAJEEB
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUTHANGALPADANNATHA,
                ALIYATHAMMADABEETHATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        352     KOYA
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKKIDAVEMATHARAPPURA. PANDATHPURA , ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        353     BUSHRABEEGAM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O POOKUNHIMATHARAPPURA, HALOOKAKKADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        354     SUHARABI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUTHANGALPADANNATHA, ALIYATHAMMADA
                BEETHATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        355     ATTABI
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUTHANGALPADANNATHA, ALIYATHAMMADA
                BEETHATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        356     ABDUL VAHID
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA, KUNJALLI, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN -
                682 551
    
        357     MOHAMMED KASSIM
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O MIGDADJABALPURA, MATHARAPURAKKATT, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        358     CHERIYABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA, KERAKKADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
    
        359     THAJUDHEEN
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O KOAYAMMAKOYA, PUTHIYATH, , KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        360     SHAJAHAN
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED, KERAKKADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        361     NAFEESATHBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMAKOYAPUTHIYATH, KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        362     HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ABDULKADER, BIRIYAMMADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN
                - 682 551
    
        363     RAHIL
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O ABDUL KHADERALIYATHARA, CYCLEPURA , ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        364     MUHAMMED
                AGED 66 YEARS
                W/O KHADER. SOUDAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682
                551
    
        365     MOHAMMED FAROOK
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O HAMSAKOYABIRIYAMMADA, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        366     MOHAMMED JALAUDEEN
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O HAMSAKOYABIRIYAMMADA, C. KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 551
    
        367     FARKI
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O IBRANMATHARAPURA, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP-,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        368     CHERIYABI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAPUTHIYATH KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        369     VASEERABEEGAM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED PANDARATH C. KUNNASHADA , ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        370     KHADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O YACOOB U.K, CHETTAPPOKKADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP .,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        371     MOHAMMED SAVAD
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O KHALEELASSANAKKAR BELICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        372     MUTHUBI
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O ABDULLA B. C, BELICHETTA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP .,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        373     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O ASMABI PP, PALATHUPUTHIYAPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP
                ., PIN - 682 551
    
        374     FATHAHUDEEN
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVEUMMARTHAKKADA MAKKETT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        375     KHADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM KUNJI PANDARATHKATTAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        376     FAHIMA
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA.P.P KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        377     FATHIMA
                AGED 28 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA.P.P KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        378     JASEENASAIBHA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED. K.C, MATHARAPPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        379     VAHIDABEEGAM
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVEMOOSAMBATHADA, MATHARAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        380     FATHUMMABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVEMATHARAPURA, MAKKET, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP 682
                551
    
        381     SUHARABI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF PANDARAKAD MELACHETATAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        382     CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF PANDARAKAD MELACHETTAANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        383     FEMEENA
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEETHIPATHADA MELACHETTAANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        384     NOORUL AMEEN
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYAKANNICHETTA PANDATHPUTHIYAPURAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        385     HANNATH BI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O SIDDQUEPOODANKAKKADA PALATHPUTHIYAPURAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        386     SHAMSUDHEEN
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O SIDDQUEPOODANKAKKADA PALATHPUTHIYAPURAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        387     KOYA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED MATHARAPURA KUNNASHADAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        388     AYSHABI
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED MATHARAPURA KUNNASHADAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        389     INDEEN
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED MATHARAPURA KUNNASHADAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        390     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O PUTHIYAILLAM MULLAPURAANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN -
                682 551
    
        391     MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKUNNASHADA MULLAPURAANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
    
        392     ABDUL SHUKOOR
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI KOLIKAD MATHARAPURAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        393     ZAKARIYA
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYAMAKKET KUNNASHADAANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682 551
    
        394     FARSANABEEGUM
                AGED 34 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYAMAKKET CHEMMACHERYKUNNSHADAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        395     NOOR MOHAMMED
                AGED 39 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYAMAKKET CHEMMACHERYKUNNSHADAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        396     HAMEEDATH
                AGED 30 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED MAYAMPOKADA MAKKETANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        397     ASMABI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O SAYED PACHANNAL CHERIKKALPUTHIYAPURAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        398     RUBEENA BANU
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYAMAKKET KUNNSHADAANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682 551
    
        399     MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYAKOMALAMMAYAPURA KERAKKADAANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        400     RAHIL
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKIDAVE)MAKKET, MAKKET HOUSE ,C.LAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        401     SAYEED NABEEL
                AGED 31 YEARS
                S/O MUKBEELPUTHIYILLAM ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682
                551
    
        402     HINDUNISSABI
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O SAYED KOYAPENTAMVELIPURA KOLIKKAD, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP ., PIN - 682 551
    
        403     KADEEJOMABI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O SEETHIALIYATHARA RESIDING AT PANDARATH, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        404     KALEEL
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKIDAVBILUTHETH, KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        405     JALEEL
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O SEEDIBAPATHIYODA, KATTAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        406     ABDUL KADER
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O SIDDIQUE ATTALADA, PUTHIYANALAKAM, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        407     ATTABI,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUFPOOVADAKATT, MAKKET, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682 551
    
        408     NALLAKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVTHACHERYMOOSATHADA, MOODAMPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        409     KIDAVE
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O ERGISSHEKKIRIMMADAKKATT,MAKKET, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        410     RAHILABEEGUM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                W/O DR.KK SAYED KOYA (LATE), ALATHUPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        411     RAHMATHBEEGUM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYAMAYAOMPOKKADAKADIYAMMADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        412     KOYAMMA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O SAYED PANDARATH, BAPPATHIYODA , ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        413     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O THANGAKOYAPALLIPURA,PENTAMVELIPURA , ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        414     SABIRABI
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYABAINATT, PALLIPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        415     VAHIDABEEGUM
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYABAINATT,PALLIPURA , ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        416     SAROMMABI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O YACOOBBILUTHETH, MATHARAPURA , ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        417     HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BILUTHETH , MATHARAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        418     SAREENA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYABILUTHETH, BITHUNATT, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        419     RAHMATH
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVPANDARAM, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        420     KIDAVE
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O BASHEER ALIYATHARA, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        421     RASEENA
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYAKUNHALI, CHEKKIKKULAM, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        422     KHALEEL
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYABIBILUTHETH, BILUTHETH, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        423     SUHARABI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKIDAVLAVANAKKAL, MATHRAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        424     KUNHISEETHIKOYA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUFKADIYAMMADA, PANDARATHKATTAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        425     ABDUL NASER
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUFKADIYAMMADA,PANDARATHKATTAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        426     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUFKADIYAMMADA, PANDARATHKATTAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        427     AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF KADIYAMMADA, PANDARATHKATTAPURA , ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        428     MUTHUBI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA EK, KANNATHIMADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        429     HIDAYATHULLA
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KHASIM P P,TARAMPALLIMAKKET, , ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        430     IRASHADBEEGUM
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYAKUNNASHADA , PATHUMMAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        431     THAJUNNISA
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYAKUNNASHADA , PATHUMMAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        432     MAHBOOB
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYATHANGHAL.PPP,DOULATHMANZIL , ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        433     ASMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O AMUNJI PERUMPALLIPUTHIYAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        434     BEEBIRABIYA
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYABIYYADACHETTA, PUTHIYA, MANZIL, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        435     RAHMATH
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED ATTALADA, KUNTHATHALAM, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        436     MOHAMMED MUHSIN
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O SAYEED MOHAMMED ATTALADA , KUNTHATHALAM, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        437     ATTABI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O INDEENALIYATHARA , KUNTHATHALAM, , ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        438     SALAHUDHEEN
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA KUNTHATHALAM, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
    
        439     KASIMIKOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUFMATHRAPURA, KUNTHATHALAM, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        440     SOUDABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUFSOOPIYAMMADA, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        441     DR. ABDUL GAFOOR
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O KCP MUSTHAFA, PERUMPALLI, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682 551
    
        442     MOHAMMED FIROZ KHAN
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KCP MUSTHAFA, PERUMPALLI , ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682 551
    
        443     KASIM
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED AZHIKAKAMPURA, MAYAMPOKKADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        444     DR, SHAHIDA
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKAVVALAL, PATTAKAL, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
    
        445     THAJUDHEEN
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYAK.CHERIYADAM, MERIYAMMADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        446     JABBAR KHAN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O JAMEELABITHNATT (LATE), BITHNATT, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        447     MOHAMMED UVAIS
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O UBAIDULLACHETTAPOKKADA, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        448     MOHAMMED RAFEEK
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA .AB, UMMATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        449     HALEEMABI
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYAPADANATHA,
                ALIYATHAMMADABEETHATHABIYYEPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        450     POOKUNNI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVBITHUNATT, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        451     RAHMATH
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O YACOOBALIYATHARA CHETTAPOKKADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        452     HAJAROMMABI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYABAINATT, PALLIPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        453     KUNNIBI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYABAINATT, PALLIPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        454     MUTHUBI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKIDAVACHADAPURA, KERAKKADA, MUTHUKOYABAINATT,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        455     JALALUDHEEN
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O SAYED ISMAIL KOYA, EDACHERYPUTIYAILLAM, KERAKADA,
                MUTHUKOYABAINATT, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        456     MOHAMMED NASER
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O SAYEED ISMAIL KOYAEDACHERYPUTHIYAILLAM, KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        457     HASSAN
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O THANGAKOYA.AI,KANDETH, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
    
        458     SHARAFUNNISSA
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O SAYED KOYA, KOLIKKATTIYYAMMADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        459     DAIBUNNISSA
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O SAYED KOYA, KOLIKATT, IYYAMMADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        460     HABUSSABI
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O SHIKOYAPUTHIYASURAMBIKKAL, PUTHIYAPENTAMVELIPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        461     SHAIKOYA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYAALEEMMADA, PUTHIYASURAMBIKKAL, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        462     LIYAVUDEEN
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O KUNNIKOYAINAMMADA, CHEKKUMMADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        463     HASSAN
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOUAMAYOMPOKKADA, KADIYAMMADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        464     SHUHARATH
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYAUNNUMPURA, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        465     SAFIYABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUFMAKKET, MATHARAPURA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682 551
    
        466     MOHAMMED RAFI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, THATTAMPOKKADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        467     MUNTHAZ
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA.KK, THATTAMPOKKADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        468     FASELA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA.KK,THATTAMPOKKADAANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
        469     KUNNIBI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYABILUTHETH, PUTHIYATH, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        470     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O AHMED KOYAVALIYAKOLIKKAD, THATTAPOKKADA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        471     HAJAROMMABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYAKOLIKKADAYYADA, KERAKKADAMALIKAKKAL ,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        472     P K SHERAFUDEEN
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM KUNHIPUTHAM MADAM, PANDARATHKATTAPURA ,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        473     THANGAKOYALAVANAKKAL
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O AHMED UNNATH, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        474     UBAIDULLA
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O BUHARI.P (LATE), PACHANAL,
                THACHERYMOOSTHADA,ANDROTH.LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        475     KALEEL
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUEPERUMPALLY, LAVANAKKALPUTHIYAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        476     RAHMABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O HASSAINAR, MILADMANZIL, KEECHERY, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        477     THANGAKOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O KHALID LAVANAKKAL, KARAKKUNNAL, KEECHERY, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        478     SAYED MOHAMMED,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYAKARACHETTA,LAVANAKKAL, KEECHERY, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        479     ZAINULABID
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYAPAKICHIYAPURA, THAILATRH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        480     KUNHIBITHAILATH
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O MOOSAKAKKACHIYAPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
    
        481     SAYED MOHAMMED
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KADER PAKRICHIYAPURA, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        482     NALLAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYAPURATHUKATTPUTHIYAPURA KARACHETTA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        483     BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O AHMED LAVANAKKAL (LATE), PALLIYATT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        484     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED LAVANAKKAL, KUNNASHADA,ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        485     KUNHIBI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBAKKERKUNNUMPURA, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        486     JAMALUDHEEN
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA.MP, KARACHETTA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682 551
    
        487     MIGDAD
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O BABASHIKODIPURA, PADIPURAKKAD, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        488     CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O HASINARLAVANAKKAL, KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        489     BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOOSAKARAKUNNAL, THACHERYBIYYADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        490     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUFTHACHERY, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        491     SHAHANAS BEEGUM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYAUMMERTHAKKADA ,LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        492     AISHOMMABI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O AHMED ACHHAMMADA, NELLAL ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        493     RASHEED
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O ABDU RAHMAN HALEEMA PURA, NADIYAM, KALPENI,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        494     KHAIRUNNISSABI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKUNNUMPURA,LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        495     YACOOB
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KIDAV THACHERYPERELA, KUNNUMPURA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        496     SAYED MOHAMMED
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA.T,, MOOSATHADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
    
        497     DR. IBRAHIM,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED ANATHUPUTHIYAPURA BILUTHETHBIDUMKAD,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        498     MOHAMMED MUSTHAFA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O ASSAINARKANNICHETTA, PANDATHUPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        499     KHALEEL. C. P
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYATHANGAL CHEMMATTIMADAPALI,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        500     SAYYID MOHAMMED KHALEELTHANGAL
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. SAYYID MOHAMMED JALALUDHEENATTAKOYATHANGAL, P
                PUTHIYAVEREDU , ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        501     HASSAN THANGAL
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SAYYID MOHAMMED JALALUDHEENATTAKOYATHANGAL, P
                PUTHIYAVEREDU , ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682 551
    
        502     SUHARABI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEETHIKOYA P.P. PUTHALAM, THOUFEEQUEMANZIL,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        503     DR.SHAMSUDHEEN
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KALIDNELLAL, KUNNASHADAANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                SHRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                SHRI.SAYYID MOHAMMED NILAMUDDIN M.
                SHRI.E.C.AHAMED FAZIL
                SRI.P.C.MUHAMMED NOUSHIQ
                SHRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
                SMT.JAHANA SHERIN.K
                SHRI.A AL FAYAD
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682559
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                ANDROTT ISLAND, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
                MINISTRY OF LAW, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110 001
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, UNION
                TERRITORY DIVISION, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110 001
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
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    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24855 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      FATHUMMA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                MOHAMMED UMMERODA CHETTA, ACHAM KUTTIYODA HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         2      AMINA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KASMI AVAMAPADA, ADARAMADA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND, UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         3      MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O KOYA UMMACHAMADA, BIYATHABIYODA HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, UT. OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         4      NIZAMUDEEN
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL JABAR, MENZIL RAHMAN HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND, UT.
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         5      KADEESHA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O SALANI,MULAYAM HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND, UT. OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
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         6      ABDUL GAFOOR
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O BEEFATHUMMA, MELAKAKDA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND, UT. OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         7      AYSHOMMA,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                W/O ALIKOYA UMMACHAMADA, POONODA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT. OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         8      ATTAKOYA,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O BAMPATHY, ALIYAKUNJUMADA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND, UT.
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         9      SULAIMON
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O FATHIMA, MAYAM KAKADA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        10      HYDER ALI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O ALI MOHAMMED (LATE) PALLIPURA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        11      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KOYA PAKRICHIYODA, ALIYAKUNJUMADA HOUSE AGATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        12      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O FATHUMMA, KAMALMALMIYODA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        13      NAZER,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O FATHUMMA,SARAMMAPPADA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
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        14      ALIMOHEMMED
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA KEELACHERY, KITTANODA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682 553
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, AGATHI, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24859 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ABDUL HAKEEM A
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O FATHAHULLA BATHATHODA, AVVAMMAPPADA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         2      ABDURAHMAN V B,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O USMAN CHERIYTAMMAD KAKKADA, VEDAKBATHATHODA,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         3      ALIKOYA E
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O UMMER KURIYAPPAPADA, ELLA HOUSE, AGATTI
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         4      MOHAMMED K K,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYON CHERIYAMMED KAKKADA, KUNHIKADIYAPPADA
                HOUSE, AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         5      ABOOSALA M,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KOYASSAN MOOTHAKUTTIYODA, MULLAYAM HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
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         6      FATHAHULLA M
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KOYASSAN MOOTHAKUTTIYODA, MULLAYAM HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         7      AKBERALI T K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O UMMERKOYA KOCHA, THEKILODA HOUSE, AGATTI
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         8      SADDAM HUSSAIN P P
                AGED 33 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA HAJI ELLACHETTA, PUTHIYAPANDARAM,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         9      ABDULSAMAD C,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA KUNHIKKAPPADA, CHAMMATHODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        10      ABDULSHUKOOR M
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O MIGDAD ACHAMKUTTIYODA,
                (PRESIDENT THENVEERULISLAM MADRASSA),
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        11      MOHAMMED E
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA ATTAMCHETTA ACHAPPADA ELLA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        12      MOHAMMED RAZAKUDHEEN A
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O BEEBI KADEEJA AYISHAKKADA, AYISHAKKADA HOUSE,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        13      SAINABA K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O SAYEDMOHAMMED, KOYA LANGIYODA, KUTTILAMMADA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
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        14      SAYEEDSHAIK AK
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED UMMERODA, ACHAMKUTTIYODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        15      BOOSALA E
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED PAKRUMOOPPANODA ,ELLA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        16      MOHAMMED HAKEEM M
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE MAYAMKAKKADA, MOOTHANMMADA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LASKAHDWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        17      AHAMED T P,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUF MARIYATHODA ,THEKPUTHIYAVEED HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
        18      SULAIKA P P
                AGED 53 YEARS
                , D/O KOYASSAN ELLA CHETTA ,PANDARAPPURA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        19      ABDURAHMAN U,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA HAJI KITTAM CHETTA ,UPPATHODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHDWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        20      KADEEJA V M,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF KUTTIYAMMUKRIYODA, VAHIDA MANZIL,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        21      MOHAMMED SHAREEF U
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O ALIMOHAMMED POKKATHAPPADA ,UPPATHODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
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        22      SHOWKATHALI T K
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O AHAMMED KATTIYAM CHETTA, THENAKKAL HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        23      JAFFER SADIQUE .R M,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA KONDINODA, RAHMATH MANZIL,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        24      ANWER SADIQUE U
                AGED 39 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA CHERIYAPURA, UPPATHODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        25      ABDULLA P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED VELLAINODA,POKKATHAPPADA HOUSE
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        26      NADEERA K,
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O KHALID KONJUKAKKADA, KOTTA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        27      AYSHOMMA K M
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O KASMI ATTAM, KUTTIYAMMUKRIYODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        28      HINDUMBI B
                AGED 52 YEARS
                , D/O SAYEDKOYA KOCHA ,BANDAYAM HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        29      SHOWKATHALI M,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                , S/O UMMER BATHATHODA, MAKKIYACHODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
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        30      RAHEEL M S
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA ELLA ,MARIYAM SAVIYODA,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        31      SAYEDPOO P
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O KASMI KALAMTHITHIYODA ,PUTHUPPAD,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        32      HAMZAKOYA M I
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVEKOYA KALLILLAM, MEPPADAILLAM,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        33      SAYEDMOHAMMED K P,
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O ALIMOHAMMED ,PAPPADA ,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        34      ABDUL SHUKOOR M
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O MIGDAD ACHAMCKUTTIYODA, MARIYATHODA,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        35      YOUSUF P P
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KADER URIYODA,PANDARAPPURA,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        36      ASMABI V
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O BAMBAN URIYODA, VALIYA ILLAM,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 692553
    
        37      ABOOBACKER M
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUF BATHATHODA, MANJAMMADA,
                AGATTI ,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
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        38      ABOOSALA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED CHERIYAMMADKAKKADA, BATHATHODA, AGATTI
                ,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        39      MOHAMMED K G
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O UMMER MARIYATHODA, KANDUVER GOTHI,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        40      MOHAMMED .MP
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O MAJEED POKKATHAPPADA , MELAPURA, AGATTI
                ,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        41      NASEEBRAHMAN M
                AGED 24 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA PAKERUMOOPANODA, MARIYATHODA,
                AGATTI, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        42      ABDULLA C K
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O KADER KUTTIYAM MUKRIYODA RAIYAPPAPPADA,
                CHERIYAMMADKAKKADA, AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        43      MOHAMMED HANEEFA E,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O BAMBAN MAYAM KAKKADA ,ELLA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        44      SHARAF K P
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA MAKKIKULAM, KATTAMPALLI HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 553
    
        45      MOHAMMED K,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KUNHI KADIYAPPADA, KONDINODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
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                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, AGATHI, PIN - 682 553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24870 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      JALEEL THEKKILAPURA
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBAKKER (LATE), RESIDING AT THEKKILA PURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      ABDUL RASHEED
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O. ABDURAHIMAN ARADAM, RESIDING AT AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      FAZEELA
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED ALI ACHADA, RESIDING AT MAIDANAPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      SAYED SHAIKOYA KOLIYALA
                AGED 84 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA EDEYAKKAL, RESIDING AT
                KOLIYALA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      ABDUL SHUKKOOR
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O. KUNHIKOYA ACHADA, RESIDING AT PALLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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         6      HAMZAKOYA MUCHIYAM
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O. KASMI, RESIDING AT MUCHIYAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
    
         7      KASMI KUTTIPAPPEPURA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVE. P, RESIDING AT KUTTIPAPPEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         8      AHMED PALLIPURA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVE AMANATHAKKEPURA, RESIDING AT PALLIPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         9      JALEEL THIRINIKKAD
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED AMANATHAKKEPURA,
                RESIDING AT THIRINIKKAD, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        10      KADEER AHMED
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O. POOKUNHI MALIYAMPURA, RESIDING AT KUTTIYAPURA
                CHETTA HOUSE, AMINI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 552
    
        11      ABDUL HAYYI KOLIYAPURA
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O. ABDUL LATHEEF PAKKIYODA, RESIDING AT KOLIYAPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682
                555
    
        12      YUSUF KOTTEPURA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED KALANTHATHIPAPPADA,
                RESIDING AT KOTTEPURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        13      MOHAMMED MELPALLI,
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBAKKERKOYA, ATHAMBAPPEPURA,
                RESIDING AT MELPALLI HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        14      MOHAMMED ALI AYNEPURA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. USMAN ARADAM, RESIDING AT AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        15      MOHAMMED HASHIR. T.K
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O. HAMEED ANTHAYODA, RESIDING AT THRINIKKAD HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        16      KIDAVE THALILAPURA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O. RAJAB PALLIPURA, RESIDING AT THALILAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        17      RUKHIYATH KUNNIBIYODA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O. UKKAS ULLIKANAPURA, RESIDING AT KUNNIBIYODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        18      SHAHEEDA MELAPANDARAM
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O. ABDULRAHMAN. U, RESIDING AT MELAPANDARAM,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        19      ABDUL SHUKKOOR,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVE M.P, RESIDING AT AGAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        20      THANGAKOYA PANDARI,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVE THAREMMAKKEPURA, RESIDING AT PANDARI HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        21      KUNNIBI PANDARI
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE THAREMMAKKEPURA, RESIDING AT PANDARI HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        22      ALIKOYA VADAKKILAPURA
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. ATTAKOYA KATTIKULAM, RESIDING AT VADAKKILAPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
        23      MUMTHAS ALI
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O. AMINA TONKUNNAUGE,
                RESIDING AT ALAYNAHIL MANZIL, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        24      BEEGUM THASLEENA
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O. DR. C.G POOKOYA, RESIDING AT KUNNIPOVAKADA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        25      KAMAR
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O. HAMZATH ARADAM, RESIDING AT HABUSABI MANZIL,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        26      ABDUL RASHEED K.B,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O. HAMZATH PALAMKAKKADA, RESIDING AT KUNNIBIYODA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        27      SAYED SALMI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O. ABDUL KADER KADAPURATHAVA, RESDING AT PUTHIYA
                PADIPURA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        28      ABDUL MANAF
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O. ABDUL LATHEEF. P.O, RESIDING AT KOLIYAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        29      SAKARIYA
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O. HAMZATH PALAMKAKKADA, RESIDING AT KUNNIBIYODA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        30      FATHAHULLA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. KOYASSAN, RESIDING AT MOTHAKUTTIYODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        31      JASEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O. ABDUL KADER PALLIPURAM, RESIDING AT DHARUL SAJ
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        32      ANVER AYNEPURA
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O. MUTH MOLOKEPURA, RESIDING AT AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        33      MOHAMMED SHAFI
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. AHMMED KOLIYAPURA, PRESIDENT SKSSF, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        34      JAFFER KALADI
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O. HASSAN THOTTATHAPURA, RESIDING AT KALADI HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        35      NAFEESABI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O. KADER ALIPURA, RESIDING AT THEKKILA ILLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
        36      S.A.B DEHLAN. P.P
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O. K. CHERIYAKOYA THANGAL (LATE), RESIDING AT
                PUTHIYAVEEDU HOUSE, CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, PIN - 682 551
    
        37      MOOMINATH
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O. POOKOYA MAIDANAPURA,
                RESIDING AT BEEMAPURA RAHMATH MANZIL,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        38      ABDUL LATHEEF
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O. KUNNIKOYA KAKKINIPURA, RESIDING AT PALAMKAKKADA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        39      KALID
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O. KADER PANDARI, RESIDING AT KUTTIPPAPEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        40      SAKKINA,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O. HASSAN AYNEPURA, RESIDING AT PULEENAKEEL HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        41      ALTHAF
                AGED 31 YEARS
                S/O. ALI ACHADA, RESIDING AT PAKKICHIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        42      UMMARODA CHERIYA KOYA THANGAL
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O. ATTAKOYA THANGAL, RESIDING AT UMMARODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        43      HASHIM MUBARAK. A.P
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED SHAIKOYA, RESIDING AT ADIYATTIMEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        44      KOYA,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED KUTTIPAPPEPURA, RESIDING AT ACHADA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        45      ASIF
                AGED 25 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBAKKER UMBERAM PAPPADA, RESIDING AT KAKKETHI
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        46      NAVAS,
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O. JAFFER THIRINIKAD, RESIDING AT AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        47      MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. ALI CHERIYAPURA, RESIDING AT BIRIYATHIMMADA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        48      MOHAMMED ABDUL VASI
                AGED 30 YEARS
                , S/O. AHMED .T.P, RESIDING AT THEKKILAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        49      ALTHAF
                AGED 33 YEARS
                S/O. KOYAMMA PAKKICHIPURA, RESIDING AT THEKKILA ILLAM
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        50      DR. KOYA,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVE KOYA KALLILLAM, RESIDING AT MEPADA ILLAM
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        51      SAYED SHAIKOYA POKKILAKAM
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O. ATTAKOYA M.K, RESIDING AT SALEEM MANZIL, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        52      NAZER,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED HAJI ACHADA, RESIDING AT ARENAKADA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        53      ABDUL NASER
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O. ASMA CHANAPURA, RESIDING AT CHANAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        54      ABOOBAKKER,
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O. KASMI MUSLIYAR KARIMMADAM, RESIDING AT
                UTHAMPOKAKKADA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        55      MUTHUKOYA,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O. USMANKUTTI, RESIDING AT CHONOM HOUSE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
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        56      ABDUL KADER
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KADIYAMMEPURA, RESIDING AT MANNAYAPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682 555
    
        57      NASEEMUDHEEN
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED AGAM, RESIDING AT THEKKILA ILLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        58      HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O. HUSSAINAR MULLIPURA, RESIDING AT CHAKKEKEEL HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
        59      HAMZATH
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. USMAN ARADAM, RESIDING AT AYNEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24873 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      M.MUNJAMEEN
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O. KOYASSAN.M, MULAYAM HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         2      M.ABOOSALA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O. KOYASSAN.M, MULAYAM HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         3      SOUJATH BEEGUM.F .M
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O .ABOOBACKER.M, KUNHANAKKAL HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         4      DR MOHAMMED SADIQ. K .P
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O. LATE K. K. MOHAMMED KOYA, KUNHIPAPPADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         5      ABDUL SHUKOOR .K.M
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBACKER .S, KUTTIYAM MUKARIYODA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
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         6      ABDUL GAFOOR.K.M
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBACKER.S, KUTTIYAM MUKARIYODA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                SHRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110 001
    
         2      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS, RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD,
                SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110 001
    
         3      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF LAND
                RESOURCES, 2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING,
                SHIVAJI STADIUM, SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI, PIN - 110 011
    
         4      THE SECRETARY
                NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES,
                5TH FLOOR, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110 003
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         5      THE SECRETARY
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE,
                3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN,
                KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110 003
    
         6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         7      THE COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         8      THE COLLECTOR
                RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND
                ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013,
                (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (AGATHI)
                OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO AGATHI, AGATHI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        10      THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24896 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KASMIKOYA M,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA KOLIKKATT, MATHIL (H),
                KEECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         2      KOYA UK
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O SAYED ISMAIL KOYA,USANKAD (H), CHEMMACHERY ,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         3      SAYED ISMAIL KOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKKOYA, KOLIKKAD (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         4      ZEENATH P
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA KANDALATH, PANDARATH (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         5      MOHAMMED KASIM P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA KANDALATH, PANDARATH (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
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         6      SUHARABI K
                AGED 45 YEARS
                W/O MOHAMMED SALEEM NEELATHUPURA, KERAKKADA(H), MECHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         7      KOWLATH
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O UMMINI THAILATH (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         8      SHAIKOYA S
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDKOYA, SHEKKUMMADA (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         9      HAJAROMMABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O UKKAS, ALIYATHARA ,MECHERY ANDROTH, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        10      MOHAMMED BASHEER
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O SHAIK MOHAMMED KOYA THANGAL, PUTHIYADAM (H),
                KEECHERY , ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
    
        11      SHAIK MOHAMMED KOYA THANGAL
                AGED 87 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA, MAYANKAKKADA(H) ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        12      FAROOK MK
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O KOYA THANGAL, MAYANKAKKADA (H), KEECHEY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        13      BAMBATHIBI CK
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O UMMABI CK, CHEKKIKULAM (H) CHEMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
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        14      HAJAROMMABI CK
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O BAMBATHIBI CK, CHEKKIKULAM (H) CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        15      SHAMSUDDIN CK
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O UMMABI, CHEKKIKULAM (H) CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        16      MUMTHAS BEEGUM
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O KATHIYA, PERUMPALLY (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        17      RAIHANATH TM
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O UMMANI TM, TACHERY MOOSATHADA (H)KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        18      NAFEESA L
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KARACHETTA POOKOYA, LAVANAKKAL(H) KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        19      RAHMATHULLA MP
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA LAVANAKKAL, MAYAMAPOKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        20      HUSSAIN MP
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA LAVANAKKAL, MAYAMAPOKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        21      AYSHOMMABI PPT
                AGED 34 YEARS
                D/O RAHMABI, PUTHIYAPURA PUTHIYAVEET THITHICHEMMADAPURA
                (H), CHEMMACHERY ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682 551
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        22      KOYA,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O BEEBI, PUTHIYADAM (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        23      POOKOYA A
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA PANDARAM, ALIYATHARA (H), ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        24      MOHAMMED BASHEER A
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED, ALIYATHARA (H), CHEMMACHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        25      ASHRAF K,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KUNHISEETHI, KADIYEMMADA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        26      SHANPUTHANU SHAJI
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O ASHRAF K, CHETTUPURA (H), MECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        27      IQBAL K
                AGED 48 YEARS
                , S/O KUNHISEETHI, KADIYEMMADA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        28      KHALEEL M,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O BABUJAN POOLIPURA, MELAPPURA (H), MECHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        29      ZAINUL ABID A
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED M, ALIYATHARA (H), CHEMMACHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        30      HUSSAIN CK
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA, CHAKKARAKKADA (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        31      MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA, PUTHIYADAM (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        32      KADEEJA KP
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIBI, KUNNAMKALAM PUTHIYANNAL (H), KEECHERI,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        33      FATHIMATHUZUHRA KP
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIBI, K PUTHIYANNAL (H),KEECHERI, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        34      HINDUNNISABI KP
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIBI, K PUTHIYANNAL (H), KEECHERI, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        35      AYSHA KP
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIBI, K PUTHIYANNAL (H), KEECHERI, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        36      MUTHUKOYA KP
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIBI K PUTHIYANNAL(H), KEECHERI, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
        37      SAYYED MOHAMMED NOUFAL THANGAL SV
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SAYYED SHIHABUDDEEN KOYA THANGAL, SHAIKINTEVEED
                (H),MECHERI, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, ANDROTH, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 24909 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HAMZA KOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O LATE MATHIL KADANNALLAL POOKOYA, KUNNAM KALAM
                HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
                NOW RESIDING AT, DARUL FATHAH HOUSE, 1, E-5-423(O),
                NEAR SUB JAIL, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      SALIH ALI D.A
                AGED 33 YEARS
                S/O B.P. POOKUNHI, DARUL ARHAM HOUSE,
                KADMATH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682556
                NOW RESIDING AT, DARUL AMAN HOUSE, E-5-201(E1)
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      POOKUNHI B.P
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O LATE A.C. MOHAMMED, BAYYAPURAM HOUSE, KADMATH
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682556 NOW RESIDING AT,
                DARUL ARHAM HOUSE, 1, E-5-132(B), AND DARUSSALAM HOUSE,
                2, E-5-132(A), LINK ROAD NEAR D C OFFICE, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      SHAIK MOHAMMED
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O LATE MUKRIKKAKADA AHMED, MARAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN 682557 NOW RESIDING AT, MARAL
                HOUSE, 1, E-5-281(B), NEAR PANDATH PALLI, KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O LATE PERUMPALLI HASSAINAR, PERUMPALLI HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551 NOW RESIDING
                AT, RIYAD MANZIL HOUSE, 1, E-5-47(E), LINK ROAD NEAR D
                C OFFICE KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.ANUPAMA
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                KAVARATTI,UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25021 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      NASEER
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA K.B,
                PEENCHADAM HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLANDS,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682552
    
         2      GULSHAN ASIFA BANU
                AGED 31 YEARS
                D/O AYSHOMMABI,
                KOTTIYAMEL HOUSE,
                NEAR LAKSHADWEEP HARBOUR DEPARTMENT,
                CIRCLE OFFICE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      AYSHOMMA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                W/O KUNNUNAMEL MOHAMMED,
                BARKATH MANZIL, NEAR NAVEL BASE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SHRI.AKASH GEORGE
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI SINGH MARG,
                HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                KAVARATTI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25097 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KADISHA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O. KADER THAREMMAKKEPURA,
                RESIDING AT KUNIYAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         2      MOHAMMED ABDUL RAHMAN
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O. HASSAN CHAKKE KEEL,
                RESIDING AT ADIYATTIMEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THAJUNNISA,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O. LATE KUNJIMON,
                RESIDING AT IZZATH HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      MOHAMMED SHAREEF
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O. ALI MOHAMMED THIRUVATHAPURA,
                RESIDING AT KARUPATHA ILLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED PURAKATTA PUMI (LATE),
                RESIDING AT ALHAMD HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         6      SHEEMABI,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O. AMMAD AYNEPURA,
                RESIDING AT MARIKKILAAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         7      MULLAKOYA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O. CHERIYA AHMED ARADAM,
                RESIDING AT KOCHIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         8      YACOOB
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. ABDURAHIMAN ARAKKALAR,
                RESIDING AT KAKKAVALLIYODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         9      ARIF NEDIYATH
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. HAMZA MARAR,
                RESIDING AT NEDIYATH HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        10      MOHAMMED SAMEER. M
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVE M.C (LATE),
                RESIDING AT MARAL HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        11      HAMEEDABI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED HAJI ADANA ILLAM,
                RESIDING AT AMANATHAKKE PURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        12      AYSHA THALINODA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED MALAYAMPURA,
                RESIDING AT THAWBA NIBAZ HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        13      AMANULLA VELIPURA,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. KATHIM KUNNIPURA,
                RESIDING AT VELIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25149 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      FAREEDA M.P,
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O LATE NEDIYATHMUTHUKOYA,
                MARIYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      AYSHABI M.P
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O LATE ASIM, MEPPALLI (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         3      BI M.K,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA K.P.V,
                MALMIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         4      ZEENATHBI M.K
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA K.P.V,
                MALMIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      SHAIK MUJEEBRAHMAN M.P,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMEDKOYA C.G,
                MONTHAMPALLI (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         6      CHERIYABI M.K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O LATE PUTHIYAILLAM SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                MATHILKADANALLAL(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         7      FASEELA BEEGUM. K. V
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED P,
                KAKKAVALLIYODA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         8      KHALID. M. I
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O R.P.ABDULRAHIMAN,
                MELAILLAM (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         9      JANNATHBI A.K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                W/O C. N. KUNHIKOYA,
                AKKARA(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        10      C.N. BEEBI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                W/O M.K. SHAIKOYA, CHERIYANNALLAL(H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      AYSHOMMABI. M. K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDKOYA K.P.V,
                MALMIKKAKKADA(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        12      BI. M. P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                W/O DR. M.C. MOHAMMED,
                MEPPALLI (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        13      HAMZAKOYA P
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIPUVAKKADA POOKOYA,
                PEECHIYATH(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        14      HABEEB. K. C
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O YUSAF. A.K,
                KUTTIYACHADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        15      HAJIRA U.P,
                AGED 83 YEARS
                D/O LATE ABOOBACKER CHAKKIRIYODA,
                UMBRAMPAPPADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        16      KADEESHA M,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O AHAMED MUKRIKAKADA,
                MARAL (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        17      BI. C.G,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA K.P.V,
                CHERIYA CHEMMENGATH (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        18      HAFEERA BEEGUM
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O LIRARA CHEDIPAPPADA,
                HAFEERA MANZIL(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        19      KASMIKOYA T.T
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O SHAIK ABDURAHIMAN KOYA THYTHOTTAM,
                THENTHINADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        20      CHERIYABI K.K,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O ABOOSALAKOYA MONTHAMPALLI,
                KANDAMKALAM (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        21      NAFEESA K
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O KHALIDKUTTIYACHADA, KAKKETHI (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        22      PATHUMMABI M
                AGED 73 YEARS
                W/O MUTHUKOYA POOVINODA,
                MAMMEL(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        23      ATHIKABI C.N
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA POKKILAKAM,
                CHERIYANNALLAL(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        24      RAMATHULLA K.K
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O LATE. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA MONTHAMPALLI,
                KANDAMKALAM (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        25      MUTHUKOYA K.K,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA MONTHAMPALLI
                KANDAMKALAM (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        26      YOUSEF. A.K,
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O LATE. AHMED C.O ARAKKALAR (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        27      HAJIROMMABI M.P
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O ABDURAHIMAN, MARIYAPPADA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        28      ATTAKOYA M.P
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O ABDURAHIMAN MARIYAPPADA(H)
                KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        29      PATHUMMABI M.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA N.P,
                MUKRIKAKKADA(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        30      ABDUL RAHEEM POOKOYA
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA C.G, MAMMEL (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        31      BEEGUM NASREEN A.K
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA M.P, ALIKAKKADA(H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        32      CHERIYAKOYA K.K,
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O (LATE) KOYA.VM, KANDAM KALAM (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        33      AYSHOMMABI.K.K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O BASHA.CP, KONJAM KAKKADA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        34      ASHAREF K.C
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL RAHMAN.R.P,
                KUTTIYACHADA(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        35      MOHAMMED RAFI A.K,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O HAMZAKOYA M.P, ALIKAKKADA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        36      KOYA A.K,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA M.P, ALIKAKKADA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        37      MOHAMMED
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O INDEEN, KURIYACHAPADA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        38      SHAIKKOYA AK
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA.K,
                KURIYACHAPADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        39      CHERIYAKOYA P
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA KAKEILLAM PUTHIYAILLAM (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        40      RAFEEK SAKARIYA K.K,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O BASHA.CP, KONJAM KAKKADA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        41      AYSHA.K.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O C.P. BASHA, KONJAM KAKKADA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        42      ILLIYAS MOHAMMED .N
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O H.P.MOHAMMED KOYA,
                NEDIYAM (H) KALPENI
                ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        43      K.P.V ATTABI
                AGED 85 YEARS
                W/O M.K.KUNHIKOYA, KUNHIPAPPADAVALIYEN(H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        44      HUMAIRATH A.K,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA. VM AKKARA(H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        45      SAMEEHA A.K,
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA CT, AKKARA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        46      MUSAFIRA A.K,
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA ALIKAKKADA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        47      MULLAKOYA C.N
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O LATE SAROMMABI, CHERIYANALLAL(H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        48      HAJIROMMABI E.K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O BI EDIYAKKAL, EDIYAKKAL (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        49      BEEFATHUMMABI K,
                AGED 74 YEARS
                W/O A.M.KASMIKOYA, KUNDARI (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        50      YOUSUF ZAKARIYA T,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED.P, THOOSHIYODA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        51      THANGAKOYA A.K
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYA KOYA KANDAMKALAM,
                ALIKAKKADA(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        52      SAYED BUHARI.P.P,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE, PUTHIYA PANDARAM (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        53      AMSHAD K.C
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O C.O.CHERIYA KOYA,
                KUTTIYACHADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        54      KUNHIKOYA .P.I,
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O K.I.SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                PUTHIYAILLAM(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        55      SAFIYABI A.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O K.K.SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                ALIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        56      SAYED SHAIKOYA A.K
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O LATE AYSHABI ALIKAKKADA,
                ALIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        57      MULLABI A.K
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O LATE AHMED KOYAKUNDADA,
                ALIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        58      MOHAMMED ANDIKAKKADA
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O KASSALI KUTTIYACHAD,
                ANDIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        59      NASEER C.O
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O ABDURAHIMAN CHADACHIYODA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        60      NAZEER HUSSAIN M.K
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ABDU RAHIMAN MARIYAPADA,
                MUKRIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        61      CHERIYABI M.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O ABDU RAHIMAN,
                MUKRIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        62      MOHAMMED ABDUL LATHEEF KOYA T.T
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA M.K,
                THYTHOTTAM(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        63      HYDER MEPPALLY
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA MARAL,
                MEPPALLY(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        64      CHERIYAKOYA M.K
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O E.P MOHAMMED KOYA,
                MALMIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        65      JALEEL C.O,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O U.P ABDUL QASIM,
                CHADACHIYODA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        66      KHALID.AK
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O K.C KASIM,
                ASSAMKAKKADA CHADACHIYODA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        67      ASHREF K.C
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O R.P ABDURAHMAN,
                KUTTIYACHADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        68      KASMIKOYA M.K
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KPV KUNHIKOYA,
                MALMIKAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        69      KUNHIBI.KK
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O M.K CHERIYAKOYA,
                KUNHANAKKAL (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        70      FAREETHA BEEGUM,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KUNNAMKULAM MUTHUKOYA,
                CHEMENGATH (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        71      BI C.N
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O HANEEFA KOYA M.K,
                CHERUYANALLAL (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        72      BEEFATHUMMABI K.K
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O LATE M.K POOKOYA,
                KANDAM KALAM (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        73      KUNJIBI C.N,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O A.K SHAIKOYA,
                CHERIYANNALLA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        74      HASEENA U.P,
                AGED 36 YEARS
                W/O MOHAMMED ALI K.O,
                UMBARAMPAPADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        75      SAFIYULLA K.C
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O SABJAN, KUTTIYACHADA (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        76      BEEGUM NAZIMA P
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O BI PEECHIYATH,
                PEECHIYATH (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        77      BEEGUM NAAZ P
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O BI PEECHIYATH,
                PEECHIYATH(H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        78      BEEBI M.K,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KUNNAMKULAM KUNHIKOYA,
                MATHIL KADANALLAL (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        79      BEEBI M.K,
                AGED 53 YEARS, W/O KOYA A.K,
                MATHIL KADANNALLAL (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        80      CHERIYABI M.K
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA CHERIYA KUNNAMKALAM,
                MATHIL KADANALLAL (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        81      SAHRUNNISABI C.N
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O BI CHERIYANNALLAL,
                CHERIYANNALLAL (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        82      BEEFATHUMMABI C.G,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O NAFEESATHBI C.G,
                CHEMMANGATH (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        83      HABUSABI P,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA C.N,
                PONNELLAM (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        84      ATTIKABI K.P
                AGED 52 YEARS
                W/O NASEER K.K,
                KUNHIPUVAKKADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        85      HAMZAKOYA K.I,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KAKEILLAM AYSHABI,
                KAKKAILLAM AVVAL (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        86      YACOOB K,
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED, KUNNEL (H)
                KALPENI ISLAND UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        87      SHEEMABI U.P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KADEESHOMMA, U.P,
                UMBRAMPAPPADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        88      MUMTHAZ BEEGUM A.K,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O AMBUKOYA KUNJANAKKAL,
                AKKARA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        89      SAFIYABI A.K,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O AMBUKOYA KUNJANAKKAL,
                AKKARA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        90      MUTHUBI MARIYAPPADA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA THITHIYAPPADA,
                MARIYAPPADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        91      FAIROJE M.P,
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O M.K KOYAMON,
                MARIYAPPADA (H) KALPENI ISLAND
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KALPENI, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25153 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ABDULSALEEM
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDMOHEMMED,
                MUKRIYODAHOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      FASILA SALAM
                AGED 28 YEARS
                D/O ABDUL SALAM,
                BEEPAPADA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         3      HAMEEDA CHATIKAKADA
                AGED 43 YEARS
                W/O YOUSEF, SARAMAPADA,
                CHATIKAKADA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         4      MOHEMMEDSHAFI
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O FATHAHULLA, SARAMAPADAHOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      ATTAKIDAV MUSLIYAR
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O MOHEMMED, KADEECHAPOD,
                BADATHODA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         6      FATHIMA BADATHODA
                AGED 63 YEARS, D/O MOHEMMED,
                BADATHODAHOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         7      ABDULKHDER,
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF BADATHODA,
                CHERIYAMADKKADA HOUSE AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         8      ATHABI
                AGED 75 YEARS, D/O MOHAMMED,
                VADAKBADATHODA, HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         9      ASIYABI,
                AGED 35 YEARS, D/O USMAN,
                VADAKBADATHODA, HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        10      RAYHANATH
                AGED 34 YEARS, D/O USMAN,
                VADAKBADATHODA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        11      KADEESHOMA
                AGED 49 YEARS, D/O USMAN,
                VADAKBADATHODA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        12      MOHAMMED SHAHID
                AGED 23 YEARS, S/O YAKOOB,
                KADAPURATHAVA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        13      MARIYAM PUDIYAPANDARAM
                AGED 55 YEARS, D/O KADER,
                MAMMIKADIYODA, DIYAPANDARAM HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
        14      SUBAIDA CHATIIKAKADA
                AGED 60 YEARS, D/O KASMI,
                CHATIIKAKADA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682553
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 668255
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                AGATHI, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25210 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      BALKEES K.M
                AGED 48 YEARS
                W/O MOHAMMED HIDAYATHULLA R.P,
                KEELA MAHAL (H), AGATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      MOHAMMED KOYA T.P
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O LATE AHMED PANDIYALLAPURA,
                THIRUVATHAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      SEETHIKOYA A
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL MANAF, AVVAPADA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      RASHEED P,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O LATE PHOO BAKKAKKADA,
                POOVINODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      AYSHA C
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O KADISHA CHERIYATHODA,
                CHERIYATHODA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         6      SALEEM C
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O ASSI CHERIYATHODA,
                CHERIYATHODA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         7      MUTHUKOYA C
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O KADISHA CHERIYATHODA,
                CHERIYATHODA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         8      HAMZA KOYA M.P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                MELILAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         9      ANVER HUSSAIN A.P
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA, AVVAPPADA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        10      ABDUL MIRZA KHAN K
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O LATE AYSHOMMA KATTIMADA,
                KATTIMMADA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      SAYED MOHAMMED BASHEER THANGAL E.P,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O LATE HAJI U SAYED SHAIKOYA THANGAL,
                EKKARPALLI (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        12      ASHRAF T.P
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O PULINAKEEL ALIKOYA,
                THITHIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        13      AYSHABI P.N
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA THANGAL ARENAKAD,
                PUTHIYAN NALLALA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        14      SHAIK MUKTHAR HUSSAIN P.N
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O AYSHABI P.N, PUTHIYAN NALLALA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        15      BEEGUM THAQUTHER AQTHARUNNISA HUSSAIN P.N
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O AYSHABI P.N,
                PUTHIYAN NALLALA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        16      SHAIK JAFFER SADIQUE ALI HUSSAIN P.
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O AYSHABI P.N,
                PUTHIYAN NALLALA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        17      BEEGUM THAQUTHER NASREENA HUSSAIN P.N,
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O AYSHABI P.N, PUTHIYAN NALLALA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        18      BEEGUM THAQUTHER SABOORA HUSSAIN P.N
                AGED 27 YEARS
                D/O AYSHABI P.N, PUTHIYAN NALLALA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        19      ATTABI,
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O A KOYA THANGAL,
                RAHMATH MANZIL, AMINI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682552
    
        20      ABDUL KHADER KOYA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O KUNHI THOOPIYAKKAL, MANZIL,
                AMINI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682552
    
        21      THANGAKOYA THANGAL E.P
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O A KOYA THANGAL,
                PUTHIYANNALLALA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        22      ATTAKOYA THANGAL E.P,
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O A KOYA THANGAL, DARUL KHYRE (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        23      FARVIZ SHAH BANU E.P,
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O KADEEJABI E.P, EKKARPALLI (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        24      KHALID A
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O HASSAINAR K.P, ARADAM (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        25      HAMEEDA P,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O LATE CHEKKIKULAM CHETTA SAYED POO,
                POOVINODA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        26      SAINABA P
                AGED 72 YEARS
                W/O LATE KUNJIKOYA, PATTINIYODA(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        27      THANGAKOYA M.P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA P.N,
                MELILAPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        28      SALIH P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O LATE ATTAKOYA THANGAL,
                PUTHIYATHODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        29      MALIK P.M.C
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA A, PUTHIYA MOOLA CHETTA,
                KADMATH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682556
    
        30      AYSHOMMA U.P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                /O LATE KASMI AVVAPADA PALLIPURAM,
                UTHAMPOKAKKADA(H), (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        31      MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYA, KUNHIPPAPPADA VALIYAM,
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        32      MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE K.P,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KAKKAILLAM,
                KUNHIPAPADA (H),
                BEHIND NURSINGCOLLEGE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
        33      MOHAMMED S.B,
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O M.ATTAKOYA, SAROMMABIYODA (H),
                KADMATH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682556
    
        34      ABDUL KHADER C
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O LATE KIDAVE MALMI,
                CHEKKILLAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        35      CHERIYABI K.P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                W/O LATE MOHAMMED CHERIYATHODA,
                KUTTYTHAYEPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        36      SAFIYA K.M,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                W/O LATE JAFFER CHERIYATHODA,
                KURINJANAKA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        37      SATHRAMBI A.K,
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA, ALIKKAKADA(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        38      MOOSA
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM, FAITHILAGOTHI,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        39      THANGAKOYA P.P
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O LATE ASSI PULLIPINAKAD,
                PULLIPINAKKAD (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        40      DR ABDUL LATHEEF C.N,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O LATE POOKOYA M.K,
                CHERIYANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        41      BEEBI M
                AGED 68 YEARS
                W/O LATE M.C ATTAKOYA,
                MARAL(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        42      MOHAMMED AMEEN M.P
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O LATE MUTHUKOYA THANGAL,
                MELULAPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        43      PHOO ANAKKAD
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA CHERIYANNALLAL,
                RIFA MAHAL(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        44      ALI KOYA K
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O LATE MARIYOMMA KATTIMMADA,
                KATTIMMADA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        45      CHERIYAKOYA A.P,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED,
                ATHEMPAPEPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        46      ABDUL NASAR U.P
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O LATE ALIKOYA CHEKIKULAM CHETTA,
                UTHAMPOKAKKADA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        47      MOHAMMED U.P
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED,
                ATHEMPAPEPURA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25236 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      RAHIYANATH,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA MATHIL PERALA,
                THATTAMPOKKADA (H)
                KEECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      SHAMSHAD BEEGUM,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED MP,
                VALIYAPURA (H), PANDATH,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         3      FATHIMATHUSUHRABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                W/O POOKUNHIKOYA TP,
                EDACHERY PUTHIYAILLAM (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         4      VAHIDA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O KK SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                THATTAMPOKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA TP
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUF, THATTAMPOKADA(H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         6      ATTABI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O SIDHEEQUE KADIYAMMADA,
                VELIPURA (H), MECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         7      ABDUL RASHEED
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA, VALIYAPURA(H),
                MECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         8      MOHAMMED ABDUL NASER VP
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA, VALIYAPURA(H),
                MECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         9      MUTHKOYA V.P
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA BELICHETTA,
                VALIPURA(H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        10      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA MOOTHAKKADA,
                PUTHIYAILLAM (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      MOHAMMED HANEEFA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE THATTATHKARA,
                THAILATH (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        12      KAMIL,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA HAJI MATHIL PERALA,
                THATTAM POKKADA (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        13      POOKUNHIKOYA AP
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE MAYAMPOKKADA,
                AZHIKAKAM PURA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        14      KOYA,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF LAVANAKKAL,
                PUTHIYA SURABIKAL (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        15      RAHMATHBI C.P
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O ABDULKHADER MP,
                CHERIKKAL PUTHIYAPURA (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        16      HANEEFA CP
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDMOHAMMED C.C,
                CHERIKKAL PUTHIYAPURA (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        17      ABDU SALAM B
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O SAYED ISMAIL C.P.,
                BAPPATHIYODA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        18      MOHAMMED HUSSAIN M.P.
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED C.P,
                MAYAMPOKKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        19      ATTABI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O KOYA HAJJUMMADA,
                MONTHARAPALLI PADIPPURA (H),
                MECHARY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        20      BALKEES
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O AHMED KANNICHETTA,
                BILUTHETH (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        21      ATTABI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUKHARI,
                BILUTHETH (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        22      NAFEESATHBI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF UMMARTHAKKADA,
                KUNTHATHALAM (H) MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        23      ATTABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O KOYA KIDAVE KARAKKUNNEL,
                CHAKKARAKKADA (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        24      YOUSEF
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O AHMED PAKRICHIRA,
                PATHADA(H), KEECHARY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        25      WAJAHATH HABEEBULLA
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O KOYA VALIYA KOLIKKATT,
                USSANKAD (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        26      BABY SAIMA BEEGUM UK
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O KOYA VALIYA KOLIKKATT,
                USSANKAD(H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        27      MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE B
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O A SAYED MOHAMMED,
                BILUTHETH (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        28      RIFA BURNI
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA U.K,
                CHEKKIKULAM (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        29      MUTHUKOYA K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA TP,
                KUNHALI (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        30      RAMLATH K.K
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA, KERAKKADA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        31      RAHIL A,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O BAMBATHIBI, ALIYATHARA (H)
                CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        32      MOHAMMED SHAFEEKU RAHMAN.A
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O SAINUL ABID,
                ALIYATHARA (H) CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        33      NASEEMABI.A
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA SHETTUPURA,
                ALIYATHARA (H), MEACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        34      ASHRAF A
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O SAROMMABI.A , ALIYATHARA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        35      SHAHIDA.K
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O PAKRCHIBI, KUNHALI (H),
                MEACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        36      SITHUNNISA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O AYSHOMMABI NEELATHUPURA (H),
                MEACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        37      AYSHOMMABI N.P
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYABI NP,
                NEELATHPURA (H), MEACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
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        38      SHAHUL HAMEED N.P,
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA.PVP,
                NEELATHPURA (H), MEACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        39      SAIDKOYA N. P
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KOYA. PVP, NEELATHPURA (H),
                MEACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        40      BARKATH D.K.K,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O SAID SHAIKOYA KERAKKADA,
                DARUSSALAM KOLIKKAD (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        41      SHAIKOYA T.P
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA KOYA K.K,
                THATTAMPAKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        42      SHABEER P.P
                AGED 51 YEARS, S/O KIDAVE,
                PUTHIYA PANDARAM KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        43      ATTABI K
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O UKKAS.B, KANDALATH (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        44      HAMSAKOYA T.P
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA THATTAMPOKKADA (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        45      SAROMMABI K
                AGED 54 YEARS
                W/O POOKUNHI KOYA B.K,
                MEACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        46      HIDAYATHULLA K.C
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O BAMBATHIBI K.
                CHERIYADAM (H), KEECEHRY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        47      SALEEM A
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O SUHRABI, ALIMMAPURA(H),
                PANDATH, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
         1     UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
               REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
               OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
               KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25309 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HAVVA KELUGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM KATTIGE FALLISHERI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      HAVVA DONKAGE
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN MALIMAMARIDAGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      RASEEDA VAHAKAGE
                AGED 34 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA DOMBAGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      HAVVA VAHAKAGE
                AGED 74 YEARS
                VAHAKAGE NEAR FALASSERY MISQUIE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
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                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      FASILA KOREEGE BIDHARUGE
                D/O HAVVA KOREEGE BIDHARUGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      AMINA VAHAKBAVAGOTHI
                D/O MOHAMMED FM FALLESERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      AMINA AOUKODIGE BIDHARUGE
                D/O HAVVA AOUKODI BIDHARUGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                 MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      MUBARAK ALIMANGE
                S/O MOHAMMED KILAUGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      DALEKHA LENUMAUGE
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O MARIYAM LENMAUGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      IBRAHIM AK
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN ATHIRIGE,
                AOUKODI ATHIRIGE FALLASSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOYA, PIN - 682559
    
        11      MOHAMMED KUDAGE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KUDIGANDUGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
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                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        12      KADHA NAKABEBEGOTHI
                D/O IBRAHIM LAVALIKAGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        13      AYSHA ATHIRIGE BODUGE
                D/O ISMAIL KOKADIGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        14      AMINA KELAKADHATHAGE
                D/O MOHAMMED KELAKADHATHAGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        15      NASEEMA DONBADAGE
                D/O HASSAN FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        16      AMINA A.I.B
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA AIB FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        17      ANEESA KAUNIMANGE ATHIRGEAGE
                KAUNIMANGE ATHIRIGE AGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        18      MARIYAM KILAUGANDUGE ATHIRIGE
                D/O ISMAIL, KILAUGANDUGE ATHIRIGE FALLASSERY
                VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T. OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        19      ALI EDUGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                EDUGE FALLESERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        20      AYSHA VALUGE AYSHAGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KOTTAIBRAHIM GOTHI FALLASSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        21      FATHIMA HARANGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM KUNNUMANGE FALESSERY VILLAGE 'MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        22      AMINA VALUGOTHI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL KELUGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        23      KADHA BUMARUGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA BUMARUGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        24      AMINA FANOMAOUGOTHI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN ATHIRGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        25      AMINA BEPPURGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KUNNUGE FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SHRI.AKASH GEORGE
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNAMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI SING MARG,
                HANUMAN ROAD AREA CONNAUGHT PLACE
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINSTRATOR
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP SECRETARIAT
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP MINICOY,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25378 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      IMBICHI KOYA MALMIKAKKADA
                AGED 79 YEARS
                S/O PUTHIYA ILLAM KUNHIKOYA,
                MALMIKAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      ABDUL SALEEM M
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED A.K,
                MANJIYENAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         3      RAHMATH M
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED A.K,
                MANJIYENAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         4      BEEBI A.K,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O, AMBUKOYA K AKKARA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND. U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      C.G. KOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O K.I. KUNHIKOYA,
                CHEMMANGATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         6      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA K
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O MATHIL KADANNALLAL CHERIYA KOYA,
                KUNHANAKKAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         7      POOKOYA HALIMAPURA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O HALIMAPURA AHMED KUNHI,
                HALIMAPURA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         8      PYARIJAN,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                W/O H. POOKOYA,
                PUTHIYA BANGLAPURA (H) ,
                KALPENI ISLAND. U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         9      RAHMATH C.O.,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O HAMZA U.P, CHADACHIYODA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND. U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        10      ABDULLA KOYA K.K
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O AHMED KUNHIKOYA A.K,
                KANDAMKALAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      KOYA C.N.
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O KADEESHOMMABI C.N.,
                CHERIYANNALLAL KANDAMKALAM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND. U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        12      ABDU SALEEM K.V
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O P.THANGAKOYA,
                KAKKAVALLIYODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        13      SUHRA R.P
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O P.P. KOYAMMA,
                RAYAPPADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        14      PATHUMMABI C.G,
                AGED 77 YEARS
                W/O K.I. KUNHIKOYA,
                CHEMMANGATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        15      SAROMMABI K.I
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O KOYA P, KAKKAILLAM NALAKAM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND. U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        16      HAMZAKOYA KPV
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYA KOYA P,
                KUNHIPPUVAKKADA VELIYAN (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND. U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        17      HAJAROMMABI MK
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O LATE PUTHIYA ILLAM MOHAMMED KOYA,
                MATHILKADANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        18      MOHAMMED KOYA M.
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA K K,
                MAMMEL (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        19      NOUSHAD KHAN M.
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA POOVINODA,
                MAMMEL (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        20      ABDUL RASHEED P.
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYA MALMIKAKKADA,
                PEECHIYATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        21      BEEFATHUMMA C.P.,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED A.K.,
                CHENDIPAPPADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        22      ABDUL KAHAR C.G.
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O M.K. SAYED SHAIK KOYA,
                CHEMMANGATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        23      SAFIYABI C.N,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                W/O, C.G KOYA,
                CHERIYANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        24      HABUSABI P.V
                AGED 57 YEARS, D/O, KASMIKOYA M.P.
                PENTAMVELI (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        25      ABOOBACKER K.V
                AGED 71 YEARS, S/O MOHAMMED U.P,
                KAKKAVALLIYODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        26      FAREEDA BEEGUM A.K
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O K.K. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                ALIKAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        27      SHEEMABI P.V
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O KASMIKOYA M.P,
                PENTAMVELI (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        28      MOHAMMED MUJTHABA P.V,
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O. KASMIKOYA M.P,
                PENTAMVELI (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        29      HIND BEEGUM P.V,
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O KASMIKOYA M.P,
                PENTAMVELI (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        30      HAJAROMMABI P.V,
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O KASMIKOYA M.P,
                PENTAMVELI (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        31      RAHILA P.V
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O KASMIKOYA M.P, P
                ENTAMVELI (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        32      BI P.V
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O KASMIKOYA M.P,
                PENTAMVELI (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        33      ABDULLA KOYA KUNADATHUMKARA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHERIYA KOYA EDATHINAPPURAM,
                KUNADATHUMAKARA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        34      MUTHUBI C.G,
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O M POOKOYA, CHEMMENGATH (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND. U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        35      ATTABI C.N,
                AGED 74 YEARS
                D/O LATE KUNDARI ABOOSALA KOYA,
                CHERIYANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        36      MOHAMMED K.C,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KASMI UMBRAMPAPPADA,
                KUTTIYACHADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        37      BI M.V
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O LATE MUHAMMED KOYA,
                MATHIL VALIYAMMADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        38      BEEBI C,
                AGED 67 YEARS, D/O BI CHERIYAN,
                CHERIYAN (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        39      HAJIROMMABI C,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O LATE AYSHA CHERIYAN,
                CHERIYAN (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        40      SAFIYULLA C
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O LATE KADISHOMABI,
                CHERIYAN (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        41      RASIYA BANU M,
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O LATE POOKOYA P,
                MANNEL (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        42      CHERIYAKOYA,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O MUHAMMED KOYA K.K,
                KUNNAMKULAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        43      CHERIYAKOYA K.I,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O LATE ATTAKOYA V.M,
                KAKKAILLAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        44      HYDERALI K.K.
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O MULLAKOYA K.K,
                KUNADATHUM KARA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        45      BEEFATHUMMA K.K.
                AGED 73 YEARS
                W/O SHAIKOYA A.K,
                KUNDUVAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        46      MOHAMMED M.I.
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O K.C AHAMED,
                MELAILLAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        47      SAYED P,
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA ARAKALAR,
                POKKIYODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        48      NALLAKOYA A.K
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIKOYA M.K,
                ALIKAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        49      SAKARIYA K.K
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O M.K KOJAN KOYA,
                KUNJANAKKAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        50      ABDUL SALAM U.P
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA KUNDUVAKADA,
                UMBRAAMPAPPADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        51      MOHAMMED IRSHAD K.P
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O LATE K.P BI,
                KUNHIPUVAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND.
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682557
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KALPENI, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25408 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      POOKUNHIKOYA A.K.
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O. LATE CHERIYA KOYA CHERIYANNALLAL,
                AKKARA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         2      MUTHUKOYA P.
                AGED 70 YEARS,
                S/O. LATE SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA HAJI,
                PONNELLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         3      CHERIYAKOYA P.
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O LATE SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA HAJI,
                PONNELLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      SARA.P.
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O. LATE AHMED KAKKACHIYODA,
                MAYAMPUVAKKADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         5      HAJAROMMABI H.P.
                AGED 72 YEARS, D/O. LATE POOKOYA,
                HALIMAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         6      SARA.M.P
                AGED 70 YEARS, D/O. AHMED,
                MAYAMPUVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         7      MUBARAKABI K.I.
                AGED 58 YEARS, D/O. MUHAMMED KOYA,
                KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         8      NAJMUNNISA BEEGUM
                AGED 52 YEARS, D/O. MUTHUKOYA,
                SUHRABI MAMMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                SHRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110001
    
         2      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS,
                RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD, SHASTRI BHAWAN,
                 NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         3      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT,
                DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES,
                2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING,
                SHIVAJI STADIUM,
                SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110011
    
         4      THE SECRETARY
                NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES,
                5TH FLOOR, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN,
                KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003
    
         5      THE SECRETARY
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT,
                MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE,
                3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN,
                KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110003
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         7      THE COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         8      THE COLLECTOR
                RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND
                ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013,
                (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
                OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST), ANDROTH
                AND KALPENI ISLANDS, ANDROTH (HQ),
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        10      THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25434 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      BEEFATHUMMABI.N.P
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O. FASIL, NENAMPAPPADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         2      ANWER HUSSAIN.M.K
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O. FATHAHULLA KOYA,
                MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         3      C.G.KOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. LATE M HAMSAKOYA HAJI,
                CHEMMENGATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      N.P.AKBER
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O. CHERIYAKOYA.M.P,
                NENAMPAPPDA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         5      N.P.MOHAMMED RASHEED
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O. M.K. MUTHUKOYA,
                NENAMPAPPDA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         6      R.P.SAYED MOHAMMED
                AGED 63 YEARS, S/O. HAMSA,
                RAYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         7      BEEFATHUMMA.M
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O. KIDAVE PALLIYODA,
                MANJENAM PALLIYODA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         8      AYSHABI.P.P
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O.ABDUL KAHDER.K,
                PATHUMMAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         9      SARA.P.P
                AGED 60 YEARS, D/O. YOUSEF.K,
                PATHUMMAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        10      MOHAMMED SAJID.M.I
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED MUHAMMED,
                MELAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        11      MOHAMMED SAHAF.M.I
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED MUHAMMED,
                MELAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        12      HABUSABI.M.K
                AGED 44 YEARS, D/O. ATTAKOYA .M .K,
                MATHIL KADANULLEL HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 686557
    
        13      ABDUL HAKIM.E. K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA,
                EDAYAKKAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        14      ABDUL LATHIF .E. K
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA,
                EDAYAKKAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        15      SAYED. C.O
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O. ABDULLA HAJI,
                CHAKKIRIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        16      MOHAMMED.P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O. HAMSA, PATHADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        17      VALIYABI.K.K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O. YOUSEF.U.P,
                KUNDAVAKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        18      KUNHIBI
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O. KASMIKOYA .M .K,
                MATHIL VALIYAMMADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        19      HAJAROMMABI .M .V
                AGED 37 YEARS
                D/O KASMIKOYA .M .K,
                MATHIL VALIYAMMADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        20      NASEERA .C .P
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O .SAYED MOHAMMED,
                CHETTAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        21      NASEER AHMAD C.G.
                AGED 37 YEARS, S/O .MOHAMMED,
                CHEMMANGATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        22      SALMA JALAL
                AGED 32 YEARS
                D/O. JALALUDHEEN,
                CHEMMANGATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        23      FAIZA.C.G
                AGED 25 YEARS
                D/O. HAMSAKOYA,
                CHEMMANGATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        24      RIYAZUDHEEN,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O HAMSAKOYA, CHEMMANGATH HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        25      KHALID.K C
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBAKKAR. M.I.,
                KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        26      CHERIYABI K C
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBAKKAR M I,
                KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        27      UMAIMATH K C
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBAKKAR M I,
                KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        28      BEEBI.K.C
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBAKKAR M I,
                KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        29      ALTHAF.U.P
                AGED 47 YEARS, S/O KHALID A K,
                UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        30      NAVEED.U.P
                AGED 34 YEARS, S/O SAYED C.O.,
                CHAKKIRIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        31      MUHAMMED SHIHAB T P,
                AGED 24 YEARS
                S/O MUHAMMED ZULFIKKAR ALI,
                THITHIYAPPURA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        32      CHERIYAKOYA.M.C
                AGED 78 YEARS, S/O SAYED M,
                MELACHADAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        33      POOVU
                AGED 79 YEARS, W/O KHALID C.O.,
                POKKAYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        34      MOHAMMED.P
                AGED 55 YEARS, S/O KHALID C.O.,
                POKKAYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        35      KOYAMMA P
                AGED 51 YEARS, S/O KHALID C.O.,
                POKKAYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        36      VAHEEDA P
                AGED 48 YEARS, D/O KHALID C.O.,
                POKKAYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        37      NASEERA P
                AGED 44 YEARS, S/O KHALID C.O.,
                POKKAYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        38      HABEEBA A K
                AGED 45 YEARS, D/O HAMSA K.O.,
                ANDIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        39      NASEER C.O.
                AGED 30 YEARS, S/O KHALID U.P.,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        40      ABOOBAKKER P,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O MUHAMMED C O,
                PAKKIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        41      BI.P.I
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MUHAMMED,
                PUTHIYILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        42      KUNHIBI P I
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O KOYA, PUTHIYILLAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        43      BEEFATHUMMABI P I
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O KOYA POKKILLAKKAM,
                PUTHIYILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        44      N.P. HAMSA
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O MUHAMMED KOYA,
                NENAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        45      N.P.YASER
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O MULLAKOYA A K,
                NENAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        46      N.P. MUHAMMED RAFEEQ
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA P V,
                NENAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        47      N. POOKOYA
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA, NEDIYATH HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        48      CHERIYABI M.K.
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O FATHAHULLA KOYA,
                MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        49      HABUSABI M.K.
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O FATHAHULLA KOYA,
                MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        50      AYSHABI M.K.,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O FATHAHULLA KOYA,
                MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        51      BALLIBI U.P.
                AGED 58 YEARS, D/O HAMSA A K,
                UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        52      MUTHUBI U.P.
                AGED 63 YEARS, D/O ABDU REHMAN,
                UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        53      JALEEL C.O.
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KASIM,
                CHADACHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        54      BEEFATHUMMA U.P.
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O MUHAMMED, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        55      NASER C.O.
                AGED 37 YEARS, S/O KHALID,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        56      ATTABI P.P.
                AGED 60 YEARS, D/O CHERIYAKOYA,
                PAKKIPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        57      KOYAMMA .H .P
                AGED 72 YEARS. S/O ABDULLAH,
                PAKKIPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        58      NUSAIBA BEEGUM M. K
                AGED 50 YEARS, D/O KIDAVU A K,
                MOOSAKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        59      SYED MUHAMMED
                AGED 67 YEARS, S/O MUHAMMED,
                KUNDAVAKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        60      KADEESHA
                AGED 55 YEARS, D/O MUHAMMED,
                KUNDAVAKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        61      NAVAS.R.P
                AGED 22 YEARS, S/O NASER,
                RAYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        62      ABDUL MANAF KOYA K.K.
                AGED 67 YEARS, S/O KUNHI KOYA,
                KANDAMKALAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        63      JAFER KHAN K.K.
                AGED 42 YEARS, S/O KUNHI KOYA,
                KANDAMKALAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        64      SOORA N.P.,
                AGED 40 YEARS, D/O FAZIL,
                MENAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        65      KINANATHU .T. P
                AGED 54 YEARS, S/O MUHAMMED KUNHI,
                THITHIYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        66      YOUSEF .K. V,
                AGED 80 YEARS, S/O MOHAMMED,
                KAKKAVALIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        67      HAJRA. K. V,
                AGED 70 YEARS, D/O MOHAMMED,
                KAKKAVALIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        68      ABDUL NADEER KHAN U.P.
                AGED 45 YEARS, S/O ABDURAHMAN K.V.,
                UMPRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        69      SAFIYABI K.K.
                AGED 57 YEARS, D/O YOUSEF U.P.,
                KUNDUVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        70      NASEERA P.P.
                AGED 45 YEARS, D/O KIDAVU A.K.,
                PATHUMMAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        71      BEEBI P.P.
                AGED 58 YEARS, D/O ABDUL KHADER,
                PATHUMMAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 688557
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        72      CHERIYABI M.C.
                AGED 70 YEARS, D/O SAYED,
                MELACHADAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        73      HABSA K.K.
                AGED 53 YEARS, D/O ABDUL REHMAN,
                KUNDUVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        74      HAKEEM K.K.,
                AGED 46 YEARS, S/O BADHARUDHEEN,
                KUNDUVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        75      HINDUMBI P.
                AGED 55 YEARS, D/O ATTAKOYA,
                PEECHIYATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        76      AKBAR M.K.
                AGED 51 YEARS, S/O CHERIYA KOYA.P,
                MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        77      CHERIYABI K.C.,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O MATHER KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        78      SULAIKA KUNNUPURA
                AGED 76 YEARS, D/O ALI A.K,
                KUNNUPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                 UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        79      ABDUL KALAM.M
                AGED 43 YEARS, S/O MUTHUKOYA,
                MYLACHADAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        80      MOHAMMED KOYA M.C.,
                AGED 61 YEARS,
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA P.I.,
                MELACHADAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        81      KURSHIDA BANU C.N.
                AGED 35 YEARS, D/O MOHAMMED KOYA,
                CHERIYANNALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        82      MOHAMMED KOYA K.P.,
                AGED 72 YEARS, S/O ATTAKOYA V M,
                KUNHIPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        83      ANWAR HUSSAIN
                AGED 57 YEARS, S/O CHERIYAKOYA,
                KUNNAMKULAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        84      RAJEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 46 YEARS, D/O MUHAMMED KOYA,
                CHERIYANALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        85      KIDAVU A.K.,
                AGED 78 YEARS, S/O SAINA,
                ARAKKALAR, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        86      C.K.SALEEKATH
                AGED 67 YEARS, S/O YOUSEF K O,
                CHAKKAKAEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        87      C.K. SABEER
                AGED 64 YEARS, S/O YOUSEF K O,
                CHAKKAKAEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        88      C.K. KHADISHA
                AGED 73 YEARS, D/O YOUSEF K O,
                CHAKKAKAEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        89      NALLAKOYA M.C.
                AGED 57 YEARS, S/O MOHAMMED K I,
                MELACHADAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        90      SUBAIDA K.C.
                AGED 53 YEARS, D/O SAYED MOHAMMED,
                 KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        91      ABDU RAHMAN. B
                AGED 55 YEARS, S/O MOHAMMED,
                BEERANTHODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        92      ABDUL JABBAR C.K.
                AGED 35 YEARS, S/O HAMSAKOYA E K,
                CHERIYAKUNNAMKULAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        93      SAYED MUHAMMED K.P.
                AGED 60 YEARS, S/O AHMAD P P,
                KODIPALLI HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        94      CHERIYABI
                AGED 58 YEARS, D/O ABDUL RAHMAN,
                KUNNINAMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        95      CHERIYABI C.O.
                AGED 70 YEARS, D/O ABDUL REHMAN K C,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        96      HAJAROMMABI C.O.
                AGED 63 YEARS, D/O ABDUL REHMAN K.C.,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        97      SAYED MOHAMMED M.I.
                AGED 71 YEARS, S/O BAMBAN K C,
                MELAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        98      KADEESHA K.O.
                AGED 70 YEARS, D/O ABBAS,
                KAKKACHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        99      MARLI K.C.
                AGED 65 YEARS, S/O ABOOBACKER,
                KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        100     KHALID K.C.
                AGED 59 YEARS, S/O ABOOBACKER M.I.,
                KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        101     SABIR ALI K.C.
                AGED 41 YEARS, S/O C.P. HAMSA,
                KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        102     KIDAVU A.K.
                AGED 78 YEARS, S/O SAINA,
                ARAKKALAR HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        103     YACOOB K.V.,
                AGED 60 YEARS, S/O ABDUREHMAN A.K.,
                KAKKAVALLIYODA, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        104     MUSAMMIL C.O.
                AGED 49 YEARS, S/O MOHAMMED P,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        105     SHAMEENA C.O.
                AGED 47 YEARS, D/O MOHAMMED P,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        106     THAJUDHEEN C.O.
                AGED 43 YEARS, S/O MOHAMMED P,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        107     REHNA C.O.,
                AGED 38 YEARS, D/O MOHAMMED P,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
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        108     MUSAIB C.O.
                AGED 32 YEARS, S/O MOHAMMED P,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        109     ANAS C.O.
                AGED 28 YEARS, S/O MOHAMMED P,
                CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        110     ABDUL KALAM K.P.
                AGED 47 YEARS, S/O LIRAR,
                KURIYACHAPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        111     YOUSEF K.
                AGED 70 YEARS, S/O MOHAMMED C.O.,
                KUNNINNAMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        112     SARA. M.P.,
                AGED 58 YEARS, D/O MOHAMMED K P,
                MAYAMKAKKAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        113     VALIYABI K.
                AGED 64 YEARS, S/O AHMAD P,
                KUNNINNAMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        114     DARVESH KHAN K.
                AGED 38 YEARS, S/O KIDAVU P,
                KUNNINNAMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        115     RAHMATH M.P.
                AGED 62 YEARS, D/O MOHAMMED K P,
                MAYAMKAKKAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        116     HABUSA
                AGED 43 YEARS, S/O KIDAVU U P,
                CHAKKIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        117     HABEEB C.O.
                AGED 45 YEARS, S/O KIDAVU U P,
                CHAKKIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                SHRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110001
    
         2      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS,
                RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD, SHASTRI BHAWAN,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         3      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT,
                DEPARTMENT OF LAND RESOURCES,
                2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING,
                SHIVAJI STADIUM,
                SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110011
    
         4      THE SECRETARY
                NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES,
                5TH FLOOR, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN,
                KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110003
    
         5      THE SECRETARY
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT,
                MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE,
                3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN,
                KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003
    
         6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
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         7      THE COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         8      THE COLLECTOR
                RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND
                ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013,
                (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
                OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST),
                ANDROTH AND KALPENI ISLANDS,
                ANDROTH (HQ), UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        10      THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER,
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25555 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      SAYED SHAIKOYA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED ISMAIL KOYA, THYTHOTTAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      POOVE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O. SAYED MOHAMMED, MARIYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         3      BI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O SHAIKOYA, MARIYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         4      HASEEBA
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O SHAIKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         5      HASEENA
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O SHAIKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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         6      BEEBI.P
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O ABDULLAKOYA, POKKILAKAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         7      MOHAMMED NASAR .P
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA, PEECHIYATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         8      BHASHEER.K.K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED, KUNDUVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         9      ABDULLA.P
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. ABBAS. U. P, PANDATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        10      FAREEDA BEEGUM. P. V
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O. MUTHUKOYA .K, PENTAMVELI HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        11      LUKMANUL HAKEEM. T .P
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O. MUTHUKOYA. C, PENTAMVELI HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        12      AKBAR ALI .P .V,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O. MUTHUKOYA. K, PENTAMVELI HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        13      ABDUL VAHAB.K.V
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O. SABEER .K. O, KAKKAVALIPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        14      HANEEFAKOYA. M. K
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED KOYA, MATHIL KADNALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        15      MOHAMMED RAFI. C. N
                AGED 63 YEARS
                , S/O. ATTAKOYA, CHERIYANALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        16      BEEFATHUMMA
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O. BAMBAN, MELEILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        17      SAYED MOHAMMED
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. BAMBAN, MELEILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        18      ALI
                AGED 33 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED, MELEILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        19      HABEEB
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED, MELEILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        20      HAJAROMMABI,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O. ABDULLA KOYA, KUNNAMKULAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        21      MOHAMMED GHANI CHOUDHARY
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O. KOYA .K.I, KUNNAMKULAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        22      KIDAVU.C.O
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. ASAINAR, CHAKKIRIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        23      FAREEDA.K.K
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O. MUTHUKOYA, KANDAMKALAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        24      SAJID KHAN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA, KANDAMKALAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        25      DR.MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O. KUNHIKOYA, ALIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        26      ABDUL RAHIMAN.P
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O. RAMALLAN, POKEYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        27      PATHUMMA.U.P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        28      ABDUL SALAM.P.I
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O. LATE ATTAKOYA, PUTHUIYAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        29      HAJAROMMABI.M
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O. LATE ATTAKOYA, MAMMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        30      RAJNA BEEGUM. M
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O. LATE SAYED ABDULLA KOYA, MAMMEL HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        31      HOUJA
                AGED 90 YEARS
                D/O. ABDUL RAHIMAN, KUNNINAMMEL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        32      POOKOYA.N
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O. BAMBATHI, NEDIYATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        33      MYMOONATH .M.I
                AGED 82 YEARS
                D/O. ABDULLA, MELEILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        34      SAFIYABI.P.P
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O. SAYED KOYA, PUTHIYAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        35      MOHAMMED ALI.M.C
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. KADER, MELECHEDAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        36      AKBER.C.O
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O. ABDUL RAHIMAN, CHADACHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        37      WAHIDA.K.U
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O. SAYED .U. P, KAKKAVALLIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        38      FAREEDA BEEGUM.C.G
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O .ATTAKOYA, CHEMMENGATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        39      BEEBI.A.K
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O .KHALID, ARAKKALAR HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        40      WAHIDABI.C.N,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O. SHAIKOYA, CHERIYANNALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        41      NAVEED.U.P
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED.C.O, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        42      RAHMATH.M.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O. LATE BAMBATHI, MOOSAKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        43      BEEFATHUMMABI.M.K
                AGED 90 YEARS
                D/O. LATE POOKOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        44      ASAINAR .P
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O. SHABAN, PAKKATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        45      RAHMATH
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O. AHAMED, MALIYEEKAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
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        46      JAFFER.A.K
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O. ZABEER, ARAKKALAR HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        47      SYED KOYA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O. KOYA, AKKARA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        48      MOHAMMED KOYA. P
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O. KUNHIKOYA, PALLATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        49      ARSHAD KHAN .K. C
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBACKER, KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        50      KEECHODA SAFIYATH
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED, KEECHODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        51      ATTAKOYA.N.P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED .T. P, NENEMPAPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        52      HABEEB .K.U
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O .HAMSA, KAKKAVALLIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        53      KIDAVU.A.K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                , S/O. MOHAMMED, ARAKKALAR HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        54      RAMLA BEEGUM. C. P
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O. HANEEFA, CHERIYAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        55      PANDATH KADISHOMMA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED, PANDATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        56      HABEEB.U.P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O. AHAMMED, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        57      JAMEELABI .K .K,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, KANDAMKALAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        58      FATHIMA.M.P
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O. ASAINAR, MAYAMPURAKKAD HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        59      HUMAIRATH. A. K
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O. ABBAS, ARAKKALAR HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        60      KOYA.T.P
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. MULLAKOYA, THITHIYAPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        61      HAJAROMMABI. K. I
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O. KOYA, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        62      ASMA.P
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O. KHALID, POKKIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        63      ASNABI.K.P
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O. ABOOBEKKAR, KARPATHPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        64      RAHMATH.K.P
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O. HAMSA, KARPATHPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        65      N.HYDER
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O. LATE T. P. SEETHI, NEDIYATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        66      N.SAFIYABI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O. LATE T. P. SEETHI, NEDIYATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        67      KOYAMMA.K.C
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED MOHAMMED, KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        68      HASEENA BEEGUM. T. K
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O. LATE KOYAMMA, THOTTATHAKARA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        69      P.HAMSAKOYA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA, PEECHATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
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        70      P.KOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA, PEECHATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        71      K .P .V ATTABI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O .ABU SALA KOYA, KUNHIPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        72      MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. KOYA, PUTHIYAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        73      HUMAIRATH
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O. KOYAMMA, PUTHIYAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        74      RAJEENA
                AGED 30 YEARS
                D/O. HANIFA, CHERIYAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        75      ZAHIRA BEEGUM
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O. HAMSA, MOOSAKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        76      KEEDAR .K. C
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O. ASEEYAMA, KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        77      ANWER .A .K
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. AMBUKOYA, AKKARA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        78      CHERIYAKOYA. N
                AGED 82 YEARS
                , S/O. AISHOMMA, NADIYATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                SHRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI, PIN -
                110001
    
         2      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS, RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD,
                SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         3      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF LAND
                RESOURCES, 2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING, SHIVAJI STADIUM,
                SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG, CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110011
    
         4      THE SECRETARY
                NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES, 5TH FLOOR,
                LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003
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         5      THE SECRETARY
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE,
                3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET, NEW
                DELHI, PIN - 110003
    
         6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         7      THE COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         8      THE COLLECTOR
                RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND
                ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013,
                (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST),
                OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST, ANDROTH
                AND KALPENI ISLANDS, ANDROTH (HQ), UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        10      THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
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         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25580 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      ABDUL KADER KUNNAMKALAM
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O. AHMED UKAYECHETTA, RESIDING AT BAITHUL HASEEB
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682555
    
         2      HAJARA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O. KIDAVE KOLIYAPURA, RESIDING AT CHENDIPURA HOUSE,
                KAVRATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      KASMIKOYA CHEMMACHERI KUNNASHADA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O. KADER MATHALAPURA, RESIDING AT KUNNASHADA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      NAJMAL BABU N.P
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. POOKOYA (LATE), RESIDING AT NENENPAPPADA HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         5      KOYA PADINJARE PUTHIYA PANDARAM
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O. YAKOOB KATHIYAMMADA, RESIDING AT FILZA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
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         6      THAHIRA
                AGED 46 YEARS
                , D/O. KADER KUTTIPAPPEPURA, RESIDING AT AYNEPURA
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEP, PIN -
                682555
    
         7      MAJA,
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O. KALID VELIYODA, RESIDING AT ULLIKANAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS. SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25596 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      ATTAKOYA N,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O LATE MUTHUKOYA PUTHIYAKAM, NALLALAKKAK (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         2      MULLAKOYA K
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHERIKUNHI MALMI, KONAKKAD (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      SUHRABI M
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA, MATHIL (H), ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         4      DR. NAUSHIDA K,
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O SAYED ISMAIL KOYA, KERAKKADA (H), ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         5      MOHAMMED JAFFER K
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O KUNHISEEDI KOYA, KERAKKAD(H), ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      FOUSIYA T.P,
                AGED 37 YEARS
                W/O MOHAMMED JAFFER K, THITHIKUTTIYAPURA (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         7      MOHAMMED RAFI A.K
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O LATE ABDUL KHAIR KONAKKAD, TRIVENI (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         8      KUNHIKOYA M
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O AYSHOMMA, MEKKARA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         9      MUTHUKOYA B.K,
                AGED 79 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKUNHI, BANDEKAKKADA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        10      KASMIKOYA C.G,
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA, CHEMMANGATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        11      MOHAMMED A
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE NALLAKOYA BANDEKKAKADA, ALIPURA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        12      MARIYOMMABI E.P
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O SAYED SHAIKOYA U, EKKAR PALLY (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        13      SAYED ABDUL RAHIM E.P,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O SAYED SHAIKOYA U, EKKAR PALLY (H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      SUBAIDA U
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O LATE MUTHUKOYA MELULAPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        15      SAINABA C.C
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O LATE SAINUDHEEN THITHIYAPURA, CHEKKIKULAM CHETTA
                (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        16      MOINUDHEEN BASHA T.P
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O LATE AHMED THITHIYAPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        17      MOHAMMED N,
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O LATE CHERUKUNHI, MASHAKINAPURA, NALLALAKKAL(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        18      BEEBI P.M
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O LATE MUTHUKOYA BANDEKAKKADA, PUTHIYA MALIKAKKAL(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        19      FATHIMATH SUHURA P.M,
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O LATE MUTHUKOYA BANDEKAKKADA, PUTHIYA MALIKAKKAL(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        20      KASSALI,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KUNNEL, PATTINIYODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEE, PIN - 682555
    
        21      KUNHIBI A.P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                W/O LATE SAYED U.P, AYENEPURA (RUBEENA MANZIL) (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        22      SAFIYULLA T.P
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O LATE SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, THEKKUPUTHIYAILLAM (H),
                AGATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        23      MOHAMMED ABDUL VASI
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O LATE KASMIKOYA, PUTHIYAPALLI (H), AGATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        24      SHAMSHAD K,
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O KUTTYAMMAD M, KUNNAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        25      C.N ATTAKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KUTTYAMMED, MAMMEL (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        26      ALI KUNHI
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O SARA THEEMANIPURA, THEEMANIPURA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        27      ANEESUL RAHMAN BASHEER
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O M. ALI ISMAIL, SAJID MANZIL (H), NEAR UJRA MOSQUE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        28      MARIYAMBI K
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O LATE KASMIKOYA MELA PATTINIYODA, KAMALMALMIYODA(H),
                AGATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        29      MIDILAJ E
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O HATHIB T. EIKARPALLI, AGATTI, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS. SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       450
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25600 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      MOHAMMED KASIM K
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O SAYED AC, KANNIPURA (H), MEACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      SAYYID KAMALUDDIN P
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUBI P, PUTHIYAPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         3      SAYYED FATHAHUDDEEN P,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUBI P, PUTHIYAPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         4      MUHAMMED RAHMATHULLA. PK
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O ATTABI POODAMKAKKADA (H) MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         5      HUSSAIN CPV
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KHADER MELAPURA, CHERIKKAL PUTHIYAPURA (H),
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      LIYAVUDHEEN NP,
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O SAFIYABI, NEELATHPPURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         7      BEEBI TP
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA KOLIKKAD, THATTAMPOKKADA, EDACHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         8      ABDUL KHAYYUM K
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA TP, KUNHALI (H), EDACHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         9      KARAMATH L,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA K, LAVANAKKAL (H), KEECHERY ANDRTOTH, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        10      KALEEL P,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED, PANDARATH (H), EDACHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        11      UMMABI KK
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA, KERAKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        12      SAROMMABI KP,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA, KATTUPURAM (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        13      ABOO HURAIRA PP
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA, POOVINAPURA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      KUNHISEETHIKOYA A
                AGED 84 YEARS
                S/O SAYEED ACHADA, KERAKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        15      SUHARABI M,
                AGED 74 YEARS
                D/O AHMED, MATHIL PEREYLA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        16      ARIFATHBI M
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O KUNNISEETHIKOYA KERAKKADA, MATHIL PEREYLA (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        17      HUSAIN M.P,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEK, MAYAMPAKKADA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        18      HASHIR HUSAIN T,
                AGED 28 YEARS
                S/O HUSAIN M.P, THAILATH (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        19      PATHUMMABI SVP
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O SAYEDKOYA APPURA, SHAIKINTEVEED PADIPPURA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        20      MUHSIN SVP
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O JAMALUDHEEN KOYA THANGAL, SHAIKINTEVEED PADIPPURA
                (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        21      MUSTHAFA KK
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA, KOLIKKAD(H), EDACHERY, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        22      KHAMARUDDIN P,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYA THANGAL, PUTHIYAPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND , UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        23      MUTHKOYA K
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEK, KUNNASHADA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        24      MOHAMMED SALEEM M
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O MUTHKOYA, MUNDARAM (H), MECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND, UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        25      MOHAMMED RASHEED KHAN P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KOYA, POOVALAPP(H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        26      AHMED KABEER PA
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED ASHRAF, PUTHIYA AZHIKKAKAM (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682551
    
        27      BEEBI SV
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O SAYEDKOYA, SHAIKINTEVEED (H), MECHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        28      FATHIMABI S V
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O SAYEDKOYA, SHAIKINTEVEED (H), MECHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        29      ANVER SALAM PP
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O KOYA K, PUTHIYAPURA PUTHIYAVEED (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        30      MOHAMMED KASIM L
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KUNHISEEDI, LAVANKKAL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        31      AKBER KT,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O SAINUL ABID, KUNHAMMATHITHIYODA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        32      KOYA MP
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O AHMED, MATHIL PEREYLA (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        33      HASSAN MP
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI, MOODAMPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        34      RAHEEM M,
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O HUSAIN, MOODAMPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        35      ATTAKOYA VP
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEK, VALIYAPURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        36      ADIL AHSANI PK
                AGED 28 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADIR PUTHIYAAZHIKKAKAM KAD (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        37      SITHUNNISA BEEGUM MP,
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O MUTHKOYA, MONTHRAPALLI PADIPPURA (H), MECHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        38      MOHAMMED HUSSAIN K
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA, KOMALAM (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        39      MOHAMMED KHALEEL TP
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O THANGAKOYA, THATTAMPOKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        40      GULNAR BEEGUM K
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA, KUNHALI (H), EDACHERI, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        41      MOHAMMED RAFEEK TP
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O THANGAKOYA, THATTAMPOKKADA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        42      KALEEL K.
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEK, KUNNASHADA (H) CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        43      BAMBATHIBI MP
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKIDAVE, MAYAMPOKKADA (H), EDACHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        44      KHALEEL S
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUF, SURAMBIKKAL, SURAMBIKKAL (H), EDACHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        45      POOKOYA THANGAL PP,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDKOYA THANGAL, P. PUTHIYAVEED (H), CHEMMACHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        46      CHERIYAKOYA TP
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKIDAV KOYA, THATTAMPOKKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        47      SUHARABI K.C
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O FATHUMMABI, K. CHERIYADAM (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        48      POOKOYA NP
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYABI, NEELATHUPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS. SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25612 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
                IBRAHIM MANIKFAN
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN MANIKFAN, OLUDUGOTHI, MINICOY ISLAND UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP ISLAND -, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                SHRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                SHRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI-, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                MINICOY, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682559
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI -, PIN - 110001
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW, UNION TERRITORY
                DIVISION, NEW DELHI -, PIN - 110001
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25615 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      NALLAKOYA V.P,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEK K, VALIYAPURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      SAROMMABI C L
                AGED 37 YEARS
                D/O KHALEEL, CHEMMACHERY LAVANAKKAL (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         3      KALEEL C P,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O SEETHIKOYA, CYCLE PURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         4      CHERIYAKOYA L,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KIDAV PALLIYET, CHEMMACHERY LAVANAKKAL (H),
                CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
         5      RUKHIYABI V P,
                AGED 51 YEARS
                W/O CHERIYAKOYA C. LAVANAKKAL, VALIYAPURA (H) ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         6      MOHAMMED ABDUL NASER M K
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O YOUSAF PVK, MONAPURAKAD (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         7      AYSHABI T,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O AHMED, THAILATH (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         8      KADEEJOMMABI N M,
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA NP, NISA MANZIL (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         9      KAYARUNNISA N M,
                AGED 76 YEARS
                W/O NALLAKOYA N P, NISA MANZIL (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        10      RUALATH N P
                AGED 59 YEARS
                YEARS D/O KOYA KIDAV KOLIKAD, NEELATHUPURA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        11      SAYED ISMAIL C.P
                AGED 72 YEARS
                , S/O KIDAVE, CHETTUPPURA HOUSE, MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        12      SHAHID A,
                AGED 31 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED ISMAIL, ALIYATHARA, MECHERY, ADNROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        13      MOHAMMED RAHMATHULLA P.P.,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O. ATTAKOYA, PUTHIYAPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        14      POOKOYA P,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED KOYA, PURATHUPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        15      MOHAMMED ABDUL JALEEL P,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                , S/O SAYEDKOYA PURATHUPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        16      ATTABI K.P
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O. A.I. MUTHUKOYA THANGAL, KOMALAM PURADAM (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        17      RAHMATH K.P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O. A.I. MUTHUKOYA THANGAL, KOMALAM PURADAM (H),
                MECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        18      HUSNUL JAMAL E.K
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O. ATTAKOYA K.C., EDAYAKKAL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        19      CHERIYAKOYA T.
                AGED 72 YEARS
                , S/O. YOUSUF HAJI KARAKKUNNEL, THAILATH (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        20      NAFEESA A
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O. SIDDEEQUE KUNNASHADA, ALIYATHARA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        21      IRFANA A
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O. CHERIYAKOYA P.P., ALIYATHARA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        22      BAMBTHIBI S.V.P.
                AGED 58 YEARS
                W/O. C. NALAKAM CHERIYAKOYA THANGAL, SHAIKINTE VEETTIL
                PADANNAPUTHIYAPURA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        23      FATHIMATHU ZUHRA P,
                AGED 37 YEARS
                D/O. C.N. KHASIM, PUTHALAM (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        24      VAHEEDA BEEGUM C.N
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O. C.N. BAMBATHIBI, CHAMAHYATH NALAKAM (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        25      MOHAMMED KHASIM C.N.,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                25. MOHAMMED KHASIM C.N., AGED 55 YEARS, S/O. C.N.
                BAMBATHIBI, CHAMAYATH NALAKAM (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        26      SAROMMABI P.P
                AGED 73 YEARS
                W/O. DR. S. KOYA, PUTHIYAPURA PADIPPURA (H),
                CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        27      ABOOBACKER K.K
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O CP KIDAVE., KARAKUNNEL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        28      FATHIMATHUSUHARABI K.V.,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O. SAINABI, KODIVALAPPU (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        29      ATTAKOYA K
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED BUKHARI T.P., KUNJALI HOUSE, EDACHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        30      SHAMSU SHUMOOS P.V.P
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. CHERIYAKOYA MAPPILATT, PENTAM VELIPURA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        31      UMARUL FAISAL U.P
                AGED 53 YEARS
                , S/O HUMAIRATHBI, UMMATHABIYYAPURA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        32      SAFIYULLA P,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O SAYED ISMAIL KOYA THANGAL, PATTAKAL (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        33      MOHAMMED ABUL HASHIM EPI
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O TP POOKUNHIKOYA, EDACHERY PUTHIYA ILLAM (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        34      MOHAMMED KASIM M M,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O HASSANKUTTY MOOPPAN S, MADEENA MANZIL (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        35      ABDUL RAHIMAN KOYA KK
                AGED 72 YEARS
                , S/O MUTHUKOYA TP, KERAKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        36      ABDULLA IDREES M
                AGED 29 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL JABBAR K, MAPLAT HOUSE, EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        37      THAJUNNISABI AB
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O A MANATTIYAPURA MUTHUKOYA, ALIYATHAMMADA
                BEEBIYAPURA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        38      KOYA THANGAL PP
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA, PADIPPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        39      SAYED MOHAMMED MP
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KOYA KIDAVE, MAYAMPOKKADA (H), KEECEHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        40      SAJIDA MP
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O SIDDEEK T, MAYAMPOKKADA (H), KEECEHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        41      ABDUL GAFOOR TP
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED ALI AKBER, THATTAMPOKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        42      MOHAMMED ALI AKBER CK,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA TP, CHEKKIKULAM (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        43      SUHARABI A,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED, ACHAMMADA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        44      KHOWLATH NM
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA NP, NEESA MANZIL (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        45      MUTHUBI NM,
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA NP, NEESA MANZIL (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        46      POOKOYA KK
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA, KERAKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        47      MUTHIBI K
                AGED 61 YEARS
                , D/O SAYED BUKHARI, KUNHALI (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        48      YOUSUF M,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKIDAV, MOTHIYATHODA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        49      MOHAMMED NASER MP
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA KOLIKKATT, MATHIL PEREYLA (H), KEECHEERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        50      MOHAMMED KHALEEL MP
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KUNNIKUNNI KOLIKKATT, MATHIL PEREYLA (H),
                KEECHEERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
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        51      HUSSAIN MP,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA KOLIKKATT, MATHIL PEREYLA (H), KEECHEERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        52      MOHAMMED HASSAN MP,
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O KUNNIKUNNI KOLIKKATT, MATHIL PEREYLA(H), KEECHEERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        53      ABIDA MP
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KUNNIKUNNI KOLIKKATT, MATHIL PEREYLA(H), KEECHEERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        54      SUBAIDA M P,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KUNNIKUNNI KOLIKKATT, MATHIL PEREYLA (H),
                KEECHEERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        55      JAFFER L,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI THAILATH, LAVANAKKAL (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        56      MOHAMMED ALI AKBER P,
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA, PALLIYODA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        57      SAYEEDA BEEBI S V
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O CHARIYAKOYA, SHAIKNTEVEEDU (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        58      JALALUDHEEN P P,
                AGED 29 YEARS
                S/O FAIZAL PA, P. PUTHIYAVEED (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        59      SHAFEEKHA UMMABI, A.I,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O SAYED SHAIKOYA. P. PUTHIYAVEEDU (H), ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        60      SAYEEDA BEEGUM.K.M,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O P I CHARIYAKOYA, KOMALAM MAYAPURA (H), MEACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        61      AYSHABI M,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA, MATHIL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        62      NASIR SHIHABUDDEEN A
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEUQUE, ALIYATHARA (H), MEACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        63      FAROOK A,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O SIDDIQUE K, ALIYATHARA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        64      MOHAMMED HASSAN S,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KOILAT KOYA, SHEKIRIYAMMADA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        65      SAYYED AHMED THANGAL S
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED HASSSAN THANGAL PP, SHEKIRIYAMMADA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        66      MOHAMMED ALI AKBER L,
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BHUKHARI THAILATH, LAVANAKAL (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        67      BEEBI NP
                AGED 74 YEARS
                , W/O K CHERIYADAM THANGKOYA, MEECHERY, NEELATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        68      BASHEER CP
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADER, CHERIKKAL PUTHIYAPURA (H), KEECHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        69      ASMABI CP
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O SAYED PACHANAL, CHERIKAL PUTHIYAPURA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        70      JUNAID MOHAMMED K,
                AGED 29 YEARS
                S/O HAMZAKOYA, KUNHALI (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        71      HAMSAKOYA K.K.P,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BHUKARI, KOLIKKATT PUTHIYAPURA (H),
                CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        72      MUTHUKOYA K
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA M, KUNHALI (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        73      SUHARABI TP,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O USAF KERAKKADA MALI, THATTAMPOKKKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        74      MOHAMMED ASHIQUE PP
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O KASIM KOLIKKATTU, PALLIPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        75      SAIFUDDEN P,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O THANGKOYA K.K , POCHALAM (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        76      CHERIYAKOYA. L
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF THACHERI, LAVANAKAL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        77      MULLAKOYA K.P,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KAITHATT, KATTUPURAM (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        78      MUTHU KOYA K.P
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KAITHATT, KATTUPURAM (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        79      MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE K,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KAITHATT, KATTUPURAM (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        80      AYSHOMMABI K,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KAITHATT, KATTUPURAM (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        81      RAIHANATH P.P,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF, PUTHIYA PANDARAM (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        82      MAZHARSHA P.P
                AGED 28 YEARS
                , S/O RAIHANATH PUTHIYA PANDARAM (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        83      IRFANA BEEGUM P.P,
                AGED 30 YEARS
                D/O RAIHANATH PP, PUTHIYA PANDARAM (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        84      MOHAMMED KASSIM A.P
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O UP BADARUDDEEN KOYA, ALATHUPURA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        85      BAMBATHIBI A,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O TP KOYAMMAKOYA, MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        86      SAJI K.P,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA KERAKKADA, KATTUPURAM (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        87      PATHUMMABI M,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O MATHIL AOUTH SAINABI, MATHIL AOUTH (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        88      ABOO BAKER. K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O POOTHIYAL NALLAKOYA, KUNHALI (H), MEACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        89      AYSHABI L,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                , D/O KOYAMMA KUNNUMPURA, LAVANAKKAL (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        90      RAHIL L
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O BEEBI JAAN L, LAVANAKKAL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        91      HAJARAMBI.T,
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O KATHEEJA, THACHERI (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        92      MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE PL,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                PANDATH LAVANAKKAL (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        93      KIDAV T P,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MAHMOOD, THAYA PURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        94      KUNHIBI P L,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUKKARI, PANDATH LAVANAKAL (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        95      ATTAKOYA T.P,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA KK, THATTOMPAKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        96      HASHIM SAYED M
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O TP SAYED KOYA, MATHIL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        97      HUMAIRATH M
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/OSAKEENA MUNDARAM, MUNDARAM, MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        98      KUNNHIKOYA M
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BHUKARI KOLIKATTU, MATHILOUTH (H), KEACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        99      ABDUL KHAYOOM M
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O KUNNHIKOYA M, MUNDARAN (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        100     HASSAN T,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEK, THAILATH (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25617 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      ABDURAHMAN U
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O MAJEED POKATHAPPADA, UMMARODA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      HISBU RAHMAN C
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYA KOYA DAVUL HOUSE,CHALAKAD, AGATTI ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         3      AMEER KP,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O KOYA KOYA DAVUL, KEELAPURA, AGATTI ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         4      ABDUL HAKEEM KI
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ALIKOYA KEELAPURA, KEELA ILLAM,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682553
    
         5      SHARAFUDHEEN
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYON CHERIYAMMED KAKKADDA , VAHIDDA MANZIL,
                AGATTI ISLAND ,LAKSHADWEEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      LATHIF KM,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O AHMED UPPATHODA,KUTTIYAM MUKRIYODA, AGTTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         7      KOYAMON,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O YOUSAF AMBER PALLI,CHERIYA KUMMBINODA, AGATTI
                I9SLAD,, LAKSSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         8      KADEESHOMMA KI,
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED PUTHIYA CHETTA,KADAPURATHA ILLAM, AGATTI
                ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         9      MOHAMMED K
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA SAROMMAPPADA, KOTTA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        10      SAINUL HAMEED A
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA UPPUKUD,ALIYAMMADA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682553
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, AGATHI, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25622 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      HAMEEDA. C P,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O ASSINAR C O, CHENDIPAPPADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      HABEEB. M K,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA. N P, MUKRIKAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         3      HABUSABI A K
                AGED 58 YEARS
                W/O ABOOBACKER K C, ASSAMKAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         4      BEEGUM K V
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O BAMBATHY, KAKKAVALLYODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         5      ATTAKOYA. A.K
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O K.P. V CHEIYAKOYA, AKKARA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      BEEBI C N
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O M K SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, CHERIYANNALLAL (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         7      SUTHEER KHAN C O
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KK, CHARTHIYODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         8      KUNHIBI M K
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O LATE KUNNAKULAM KUNHIKOYA, MATHILKADANNALLAL (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         9      FAIZA HUSSAINATH C G,
                AGED 41 YEARS
                , D/O P. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, CHEMMANGATH (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        10      MUBARAKA BEEGUM C G
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O SAYED SHAIKOYA M K, CHEMMANGATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        11      JAMEELA U P
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O C O KOYAMMA, UMBRAMPAPPADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        12      MUSTHAFA P,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                12. MUSTHAFA P, AGED 62 YEARS, S/O MATHILKADANNALLAL
                CHERIYAKOYA, POKKILAKAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        13      MUJEEBURAHIMAN T.T
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O C.N UMBICHIKOYA, THYTHOTTAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      MULLAKOYA K.K
                AGED 85 YEARS
                S/O K.P MOHAMMED KOYA, KUNNAMKULAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        15      RAHNAZIYA BEEGUM M P
                AGED 37 YEARS
                D/O ABDUL NAZER P, MONTHAMPALLY (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        16      UMAIBAN K K
                AGED 63 YEARS
                W/O LATE CHEKKRIYODA SAYED MOHAMMED, KUNDUVAKADA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        17      ATTABI C N
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O SAYEDKOYA K K, CHERIYANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        18      HAJARA U P,
                AGED 84 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBACKER C O, UMBRAMPAPPADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        19      SAIFULLA K K
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA THANTHINADA, KANDAMKALAM (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        20      MOHAMMED NASEER P.P
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O E.P. CHERIYAKOYA, POKKARAPPADA BANIYAM (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        21      KUNHIKOYA A.K,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O SYED MOHAMMED KOYA C.P, AKKARA (H) MUTHAVALLY,
                KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        22      MAHABOOB C.N
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA C.P, CHERIYANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        23      SUBAIDABI C.K
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA AKKARA, CHERIYA KUNNAMKULAM (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        24      SHEEMABI MELAILLAM
                AGED 55 YEARS
                W/O AHMED P, MELAILLAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        25      MULLAKOYA A.K
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O C.N. SAYEDKOYA, AKKARA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        26      V.M. BEEFATHYUMMABI,
                AGED 74 YEARS
                D/O OR W/O VALIYAMATHIL (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        27      VAHEEDA C.G.
                AGED 50 YEARS
                W/O MOHAMMED C.P, CHEMMAGHATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        28      ABOOBACKER A.K
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O ABDURAHIMAN KK, ARAKALAR (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        29      ATTAKOYA K.K
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O K.K MULLAKOYA, KUNADATHUMKARA (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        30      MUJEEB M.C
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O P.I. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, MELACHEDOM (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        31      ZAHIRA BEEVI C.N
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O E.K. CHERIYA KOYA, CHERIYANNALLALA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        32      ANWER HUSSAIN C.T
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA KOYA P, CHERYU THOTTAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        33      BEEFATHUMMABI K.P
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O AYSHOMMABI, KUNHIPUVAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        34      HAJAROMMABI M.K,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O SYED ABDULLA KOYA M.K., MALMIKAKADA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        35      SULAIKABI K.K,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                , D/O KUNHIKOYA K.P, KUNNAMKULAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        36      ZEENATH BEEGUM M.P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O C.G SYED MOHAMMED KOYA, MONTHAMPALLY (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        37      ABDU C.G,
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O SYED MOHAMMED KOYA K.P, CHEMMAGATH (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        38      PATHUMMABI C.K
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O C.N. ATTAKOYA, CHERIYA KUNNAMKULAM(H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        39      HAMSAKOYA P
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O K.P. POOKOYA, PEECHEYETH (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        40      SYED BUHARI K
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADER B, KUNNINAMEL (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        41      MOHAMMED U.P
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ABBAS KAKKACHIYODA, UMBREMPAPPADA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        42      POOKUNHI P,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA, PUTHIYAPURA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        43      ABDUL KABEER T.T
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O C.N. UMBICHI KOYA, THAITHOTTAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        44      SAROMMABI A.K
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA C.N, AKKARA(H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        45      KOYA P.P
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O M.K SYED MOHAMMED KOYA, POKKARAPPADA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        46      MOHAMMED JALALUDHEEN HAMSAKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O P.P. CHERIYAKOYA, KUNNAMKULAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        47      MUNEER M.I,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA K.P, MELAILLAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        48      MADHEENA K.V
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O SYED U.P, KAKKAVALLIYODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        49      MAMMEL BEEBI
                AGED 76 YEARS
                W/O C.G. ABDULLAKOYA, MAMMEL (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        50      AMBUKOYA A.K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLAKOYA K, ALIKAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        51      HABUSABI A.M
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA C.N, ACHAMMADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        52      BAMBATHIBI K.
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA T.T, KUNHIPUVAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        53      MULLABI K.P
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O ATTABI K.P, KUNHIPUVAKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        54      ABDULLAKOYA C.G
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYA KOYA, CHERIYA CHEMMAGATH (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        55      BEEBI KAKKAILLAM MAREEN
                AGED 68 YEARS
                W/O C.G.ABDULLAKOYA, KAKKAILLAM MAREEN (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        56      AYSHABI P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O BEEFATHUMMABI P, PONNELAM(H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        57      VAHIDA BEEGUM C.P
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O HANEEFA K.C, CHERIYAPURA(H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        58      CHERIYABI K.C
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBEKER MI, KUTTIYACHADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        59      MOHAMMED FAIZEL KV
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O SYED MUHAMMED, KAKKAVALLIYODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        60      SHAIKOYA M.K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                , S/O E.P MOHAMMED KOYA, MALMIKAKKADA (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KALPENI, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25654 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      POOKOYA M.P,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA L, MAYAPPOKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      MOHAMMED HUSSAIN AP
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O HAMEED PUTHIYA CHETTA, AZHIKKAKAM PURA (H),
                EDACHERY , ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
         3      MOHAMMED ELIYAS CP
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O KK SAYED MOHAMMED, CHERIYA PURA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         4      DR.SAYED KOYA P,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA, PATTAKAL (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         5      MOHAMMED RAFEEK P
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA, PUTHIYAPURA (H), CHERMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         6      NOOR MOHAMMED P
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA, PUTHIYAPURA (H), CHERMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         7      KOYAMMAKOYA N,
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA, NANGAMMADA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         8      RASHEED KHAN C.N,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O BADARUDDEEN KOYA THANGAL, C. NALAKATH (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
         9      SAYED ABOOSALIH ALIYAS POOKOYA CN
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O BADARUDDEEN KOYA THANGAL, C. NALAKATH (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        10      FATHAHUDEEEN CN
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O BADARUDDEEN KOYA THANGAL, C. NALAKATH (H), KEECHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        11      NAFEESATH BEEBI ALIYAS RAMLATH CN,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O BADARUDDEEN KOYA THANGAL, C. NALAKATH (H), KEECHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        12      SEENATHUNNISA CN,
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O BADARUDDEEN KOYA THANGAL, C. NALAKATH (H), KEECHERY
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        13      SAYEDPOO A
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA, ALIYATHARA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        14      SAMAD PP,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O KP NALLAKOYA, PERUMPALLY (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        15      MUTHUBI N
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O NP ATTAKOYA, NENGAMMADA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        16      SHAIKOYA NP,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA, NEELATHUPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        17      SAMEENA BEEGUM K
                AGED 30 YEARS
                D/O POOKUNHIKOYA, KUNNASHADA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        18      SUBAIDABI NPT,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O PPM KHALEEL, NEELATHUPURA THATHADA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEE, PIN - 682551
    
        19      PEER MOHAMMED NPT
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O PPM KHALEEL, NEELATHUPURA THATHADA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        20      ISMAYIL MP
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O AP AHMAD, MAYAMPOKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        21      YOUSUFUL ISLAM NP
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O THAHA DKK, NEELATHUPURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        22      PATHUMMABI TP
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA, THATTAMPOKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        23      HABEEBULLA M,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KUNNIKUNNI, MOOLAPPURA, KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        24      POOKOYA M ,
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O KUNNIKUNNI, MATHIL PEREYLA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        25      MUTHKOYA L
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI, LAVANAKKAL, KEECEHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        26      PATHUMMABI KC
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O YAKOOB, KARACHETTA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        27      SAEEDA UP
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O SIRAJUDDEEN SVP, UMATHABIYYAPURA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        28      KOYAMMA CK
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA, CHAKKARAKADA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        29      MOHAMMED ABDUL JABBAR P,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O M. NALLAKOYA, MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        30      MOHAMMED ABDU SALIH TP
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA HAJI, THATTAMPOKKADA (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        31      MOHAMMED ZAINUL ABID K C
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O KAKANNAL SHAIKOYA, K. CHERIYADAM (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        32      SHAMSUDDIN A,
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI, ACHAMMADA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        33      NADEERA A,
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUKHARI, ACHAMMADA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        34      AFEEFA UMMABI A I,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O AI BEEBI, BUKHARI MANZIL (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        35      SHAIKOYA KP
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O KP KUNHIBI, K.PURADAM (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        36      MOHAMMED RAFEEK PK
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O YOUSAF CP, PUTHIYA AZHIKKAKAMKAD (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        37      CHERIYA KOYA KP,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED, KUNNUMPURA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        38      RAHMATH T
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF, THACHERY (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        39      ATTAKOYA KK
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O THANGAKOYA, KAKKANALL, KEECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        40      BEEBI KK
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O THANGAKOYA, KAKKANALL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        41      ATTABI KK
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O THANGAKOYA, KAKKANALL (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        42      KUNHIKOYA KK
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O THANGAKOYA, KAKKANALL (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682551
    
        43      RAMLA BEEGUM M,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                AHMAD AYNAMMADA, MATHIL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        44      DR. SABIDA FATHIMA HASSAN PP
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O PATHUMMABI PP, PUTHIYA PANDARAM (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        45      DR. SABEENA FATHIMA HASSAN. PP,
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O PATHUMMABI PP, PUTHIYA PANDARAM, KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        46      SABITH JESSARY PP
                AGED 36 YEARS
                , S/O HASSAINAR KC, PUTHIYA PANDARAM, KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        47      MOHAMMED RAFEEK N,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA NP, NANGAMMADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        48      PATHUMMABI T
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O KADHER KOYA HAJI N, THACHERY (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        49      MOHAMMED KASIM UBAIDULLA MP
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O KALEEL S, MAYAMPOKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        50      SAFIYABI TP,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O CHARIYAKOYA KOLIKATTU, THATTAMPOKKADA (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        51      FATHIMATH SUHARA M
                AGED 58 YEARS
                W/O MULLAKOYA KC, MALIKAKAL (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        52      BEEBI B
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O ENDEEN, BAPPATHIYADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
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        53      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA K K
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O KUNNIKOYA KK, KERAKKADA MALIKAYIL (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        54      NOORUL HASSAN, NP,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA, NEELATHUPURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        55      PATHUMMABI B
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA, BAINATTU (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        56      SAJIDA MP,
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O SAYED LAVANAKKAL, MAYAMPOKKADA (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        57      ABDUL RASHEED K,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI, KUNHALI (H), EDACHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        58      ABDUL KHAYYOOM K,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI, KUNHALI (H), EDACHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        59      SAYED ISMAIL A
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUF, ALIYATHARA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        60      HAMZAKOYA MM
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O AHMED CHERIKAL, MOOLAPPURA (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        61      IRSHAD BEEGUM TK,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                , D/O KOYAMMAKOYA, THOTTATHILKARA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        62      MOHAMMED ABDUL KALAM CN
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA THANGAL, C. NALAKATH (H), KEECHEY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        63      HUSSAIN A
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE, ALIYATHARA (H), CHEMMACHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        64      MULLAKOYA KM
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDKOYA, KOMALAM MAYAPURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        65      SAMEER KHAN TP
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O NALLLAKOYA HAJI, THATTAMPOKKADA HOUSE, KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        66      ABDUL RASHEED KK
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O THAILATH KIDAVE, KARAKUNNEL (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        67      BEEBI NM,
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA NP, NISA MANZIL (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        68      MOHAMMED IQBAL TP
                AGED 52 YEARS
                , S/O ABOOSALIH KOYA, THATTAMPOKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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        69      MOHAMMED SALEEM TP
                AGED 52 YEARS
                , S/O ABOOSALIH KOYA, THATTAMPOKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        70      MOHAMMED RASHEED TP
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALIH KOYA, THATTAMPOKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        71      MOHAMMED NAZIR K,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI, KUNHALI (H), KEECHERY ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        72      SUBAIDABI T,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUKHARI, THACHERY BIYYADA (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        73      MOHAMMED KASIM K,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O SAYED ISMAIL, KANDLATH (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        74      SUBAIDA MP
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA, MATHALPURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        75      KUNNISEETHI PP
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O BHUKARI POOVADAKAD, PANDARATHPURA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        76      PATHUMMABI CPK
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA NP, CHEDIYIL PALLIKOTTIYATH (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
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        77      SAYED MOHAMMED SHIHABUDDEEN THANGAL
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYA THANGAL PADIPPURA, KANDETH (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        78      HUSSAIN KK
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA, KERAKKADA (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        79      MOHAMMED IQBAL KK,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O TANGAKOYA, KERAKKADA, EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        80      ATTAKOYA PVP
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA, PENTAMVELIPURA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        81      HAJAROMMABI PVP
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O THANGAKOYA, PENTAMVELIPURA (H), MECHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        82      POOKOYA MV
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O MUTHKOYA, MOULANAVEED (H), CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25687 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      SAHIDA G.B
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED GANDIGE BIDURGE HOUSE NO. E-4-60,BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      AMINA K.H
                AGED 56 YEARS
                W/O MOOSA HOUSE NO. E-03-228 KALUHAVAGHOTHI HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      FATHIMA K
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BADAGE HOUSE NO E-3-88, KARAGE HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         4      ABDUL HANEEF
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN, HOUYSE NO. E-4-49 KALAMANIGOTHI BIDURGE
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         5      AISHA GANDIKAGE
                AGED 71 YEARS
                W/O HASSAN K.R.B, HOUSE NO E-4-40, GANDIKAGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      F MUBARAK BAQUE
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O M.E. HUSSAIN MANIKFAN, FURAKKAD SADIVUALU VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         7      AISHA SOCIETYDURUGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                W/O ISMAIL K, HOUSE NO E-12-39, SOCIETYDURUGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         8      FATHIMA KIBULAGE
                AGED 77 YEARS
                W/O IBRAHIM KAUNIKAGHOTHI HOUSE NO E-4-11, KIBULAGE
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN
                - 682559
    
         9      FATHIMA HUSSAINBAVAGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                W/O HUSSAIN MALUGOTHI BIDHARUGE, HUSSAINBAVAGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
        10      AMINA KALUKAGHOTHI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                W/O HUSSAIN MALUGHOTHI. HOUSE NO. E-4-42, HEYYOGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN
                - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG,HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25767 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
                JAFAR SHAH P
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O. LATE BADERUDHEEN KATTAMPALI, PATTINIYODA (KOTHAM)
                HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAIBY JOSE KIDANGOOR
                SRI.P.M.MOHAMMED SALIH
                SMT.PRAMITHA AUGUSTINE
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SHRI.AMEER SALIM
                SMT.IRINE MATHEW
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS UT DIVISION, NORTH BLOCK, NEW
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      UT OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682555
    
         3      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF
                REVENUE,,COLLECTORATE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         5      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR (HQ)
                COLLECTORATE,KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       504
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25916 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      FATHAHULLA
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O AMINOMMA CHERIYAPURA, CHERIYAPURA,AGATHI ISLAND,UT
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      MANICHIBI
                AGED 76 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBACKER KOYA, PONDINODA, AGATHI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         3      ABDUL JABBAR
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KOYA ,PONDINODA, AGATHI ISLAND,UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         4      ABOOSALAKOYA,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                ABOOBACKER KOYA ,PONDINODA, AGATHI ISLAND,UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         5      JAFFER,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O NADER KOYA, KUTTILAMMADA, ABOOBACKER KOYA ,AGATHI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      HASSANKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVEKOYA DAVUL, VADAK KUNNINAMEL, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         7      ABDULLAKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA, VADAK KUNNINAMEL, AGATHI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         8      ALIKOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA ,PAKRIHIBYODA, CHALAKAD, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         9      KOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA BANDER, KOCHA HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        10      MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADER SARAMMAPADA,KADEECHAPPADA, AGATHI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        11      ABDUL RAHMAN
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER VALIYAILLAM CHETTA, KOLIPPURA, AGATHI
                ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        12      MOHAMMED,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLAKOYA, SAINABA MANZIL, AGATHI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        13      ABDULLAKOYA K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMEDKOYA BANDAYAM, KALKANDIYODA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      MOHAMMED MANIKFAN
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA.K, KAMALMALMIYODA, AGATHI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        15      SADDAM HUSSAIN
                AGED 28 YEARS
                S/O KADER MAMMIKADIYODA, KALLADY HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, AGATTI, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS. SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       508
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 25924 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
                HUSSAIN HK
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. POOKUNHIKOYA MATHARPPURA, HALOOKKAKKADA HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAIBY JOSE KIDANGOOR
                SRI.P.M.MOHAMMED SALIH
                SMT.PRAMITHA AUGUSTINE
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SHRI.AMEER SALIM
                SMT.IRINE MATHEW
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS UT DIVISION, NORTH BLOCK, NEW
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UT OF LAKSHADWEEP REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP SECRETARIAT, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF
                REVENUE, COLLECTORATE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         5      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR (HQ)
                COLLECTORATE, , KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT. O.M. SHALINA, DSGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       510
    
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26012 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AMINA AUGOTHI AHIRIGE BIDHARUBURI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOHAMMED AOUGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                HOUSE NO. E.2-264 AUGOTHI ATHIRIGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      ISMAIL FAIKAGE
                AGED 81 YEARS
                S/O AYSHABI FAIKAGE,
                HOUSE NO.E2-275 FAIKAGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      KADEEJA MANIKA ATHIRIGOTHI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA MANIKA ATHIRIGOTHI
                HOUSE NO.E-2-263 FAIKAGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      HAVVA DIDHUGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O LATE FATHIMA DIDHUGE
                H.NO. E-2-277, DIDHUAGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         5      HINAVAGE AISHA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O LATE HINAVAGE AMINA,
                HOUSE NO. E-2-274 HINAVAGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      AYSHA OK
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN KODIHASSANGOTHI
                HOUSE NO.E-4-25 ODIVALUKOGOTHI HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      AYSHA H.B
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED HANDIKAGOTHI
                HOUSE NO. E-4-26 HUSSAINBAVAGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      FATHIMA O.M
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KODI HASSAN GOTHI
                HOUSE NO.E-4-92 ODHIVALUMALIGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      HAVVA GIRAVALUGE AOUGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O ALI HV HOUSE NO E-4-46,
                GIRAVALUGE AOUGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        10      HAVVA HEYYOGOTHI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN VERIKAGE, HOUSE NO E-4-45,
                HEYYOGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI,
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26013 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MOHAMMED MUSTHAFA U.P
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O ATTABI, UMMATHIYABIYYAPURA,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         2      MOHAMMED MUHSIN P.P
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYABI, PUTHIYAVEEDU HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.ANUPAMA
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                ANDROTH, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26078 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AMINA
                AGED 78 YEARS
                W/O ALI MALUGOTH KUDAGE AOUKON ELIGE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      IBRAHIM
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KORIJHAJIGE
                KAMBURUFANDATHAGE BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      SHAKEELA
                AGED 42 YEARS
                W/O HUSSAIN BF KADHATAGE BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      KHADEEJA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                W/O HASSAN VALUGOTHI,
                BADA FAITHILAGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      AYSHA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                W/O ISMAIL HEYYOGOTHI KUDAKIRIGE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      KADHA
                AGED 82 YEARS
                W/O ALI MANDIKAGOTHI,
                KOLUGEDURU, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      NABEESA
                AGED 44 YEARS
                W/O ALI BADADURUGOTHI ATHIRIGE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      HUSSAIN
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED GANDEEGE ATHIRIGE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      DALEKA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O KHADA MEDUGE,
                MEDUGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      HAVVA K.M
                AGED 56 YEARS
                W/O ALI KRB KELAMANNGOTHI BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SHRI.AKASH GEORGE
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI,
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26091 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AYSHA K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                HOUSE NO E 3 187 KILAUGANDUGOTHI HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      HALEEMA
                AGED 46 YEARS
                HOUSE NO E 4 16 ODIVALUGANDUVAR HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      SARA
                AGED 36 YEARS
                HOUSE NO E 4 18 KOLUGOTHIGE HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      FATHIMA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM KUDAGE ATHIRIGE E 4 58
                BADAGE ATHIRIGE BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      HASEENA
                AGED 44 YEARS
                HOUSE NO E 4 29 KARIMOUGOTHI HOSUE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      FATHIMA K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                HOUSE NO E 4 30 KARIMOUGOTHI HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      HASEENA O
                AGED 46 YEARS
                HOUSE NO E 4 67 ODIVALUGE HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      AMINA BK
                AGED 60 YEARS
                HOUSE NO E 3 84 BADADORUGOTHI KUDAGE HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      FATHIMA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                W/O MOHAMMED BADAGE HOUSE NO E 3 84
                BADADORUGOTHI HOUSE BADA VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
                JAI SINGH MARG HANUMAN ROAD AREA CONNAUGHT PLACE
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP SECRETARIAT
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26152 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HASSAN MANJATHAGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KUDAALIGOTHI
                MANJATHAGE HOUSE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 68255
    
         2      HAVVA SCHOOL VALUDORUGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN V.K, HOUSE NO E-4-1,
                SCHOOL VALUDORUGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      AMINA ATHIRIKOLUGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O ALI KOLUGOTHIGE HOUSE NO E-4-63,
                ATHIRIKOLUGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      HAMEEDA ATHIRIKOLUGE
                AGED 42 YEARS
                W/O ALI HEYYOGOTHI ATHIRIKOLUGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      AYSHA KUDAKIRIBAAVAGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O MALUGOTHI BIDHARUGE DALEKHA,
                HOUSE NO E-3-78, KUDAKIRIBAAVAGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      NOORJHAN BADAFAITHIGOTHI
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O ALI KIRUBUIGOTHI HOUSE NO E-4-3,
                BADAFAITHIGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      SUBAIDA F DONKO
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O DONTHAKURU THAKANDUGOTHI
                HOUSE NO VDP-5-127,
                KARANGOTHI HOUSE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      FATHIMA OGR
                AGED 84 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED GANDUVARUGE,
                ODIVALUGANDUVAR HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      AYSHA KA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                W/O HUSSAIN MEDUGE HOUSE NO E-4-39,
                KOLUGEDORU ATHIRIGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        10      FATHIMA B
                AGED 60 YEARS
                W/O HASSAN KARIMAUGOTHI HOUSE NO E-4-31A,
                BADIKAGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SHRI.AKASH GEORGE
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI,
                 DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 68255
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER MINICOY
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26240 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      SAYEDBUHARI P C
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYA AMAD THAIMMADA,
                PUTHIYACHETTA HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      POOKOYA C
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVEKOYA DAVOOL,
                CHALAKAD HOUSE, AGATTI ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         3      ATTAKOYA P C
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KASMI VELIYAILLAM,
                PUTHIYACHETTA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
         4      ABOOHUDAIFA V
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA MOIDEENKAKKADA,
                VELIYAILLAM HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND-LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                               CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      KOYA- M K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KADER VELIYAILLAM,
                MOIDEENKAKKADA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND-LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
         6      MUKBEEL P
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O AHAMED URIYODA,
                POOVAKKINIDA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND - LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
         7      THAJUDHEEN A P
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O KHALID KULALINODA,
                AMBERPALLI HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND -LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
         8      SAYED K M
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O KASMI ATTAM ,
                KUTTIYAM MUKRIYODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
         9      ABDUL WAHAB K C
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O KASMI CHERIYAPURA,
                KARIYAMCHETTA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND-LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        10      MUJEEB RAHMAN M
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O AHAMED MAMMIKATHIYODA,
                MAKKIYACHODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND -LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
        11      BEEBI KADEEJA K
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O SAINABA KULALINODA,
                KULALINODA HOUSE,
                AGATTI ISLAND- LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                AGATTI, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26243 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ABDUL HAKEEM
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMEDKOYA PONDINODA,
                PAKRICHIBIYODA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                LASHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      AMINA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA KOCHA,
                KOODAM, AGATHI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         3      AYSHOMMA,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O ABOOSALAKOYA CHALAKAD,
                PUTHIYAILAM, AGATHI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                AGATTI, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26301 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      BEEFATHUMMABI K,
                AGED 72 YEARS
                W/O LATE A.M KASMIKOYA,
                KUNDARI(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      MULLAPOO P.P
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O KUTTYKOYA, PALLIPURAM(H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      HALEEMABI P
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O SAYED POO CHEKKIKULAM CHETTA,
                POOVINODA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682555
    
         4      SHAKEEL AHMED M.K,
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ALI DIHAMATHGE,
                MUDHEEN KORIGE (H),
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      KASMI ARADAM,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O HASSAINAR KALAMTHITHIYODA,
                ARADAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         6      MARHOMMABI P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                W/O ATTAKIDAVE A.K,
                PALLICHAM(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         7      AMEER. P,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O LATE KUNHIBIPUTHIATHANODA,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         8      SYED ALI K.M,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O LATE KADEESHA,
                MUCHHIYAM, KEELA MUCHIYAM,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEPSRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26339 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      A.KUNHI KOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA KANDAMGALAM (LATE),
                ARENAKKADA HOUSE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         2      HAMZA KOYA. K.K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KUNNHIPAPADA ABDULLAKOY (LATE),
                KUNNAM KULAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN 682557
    
         3      KUNHI KOYA. M.K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O CHEKAKKAL SAYED MOHAMMED (LATE),
                MUKRIKKAKUDI HOUSE, 1, E-5-257(C),
                NEAR MADEENA PALLI, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      SAFIYABI .C.N
                AGED 59 YEARS
                W/O PONNELAM HYDER (LATE),
                HOUSE NO- E-5306(A)
                NEAR BURIAL GROUND KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      DR. SHAIK KOYA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O AVAMMADA ATTAKOYA THANGAL(LATE)
                LAAMALIF CASTLE HOUSE
                NEAR JUMMA MASJID,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHDWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         6      HAMEED.K.P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O MULLIPURA ABDUL KHADER,
                KANNIPURA HOUSE, HOUSE NO- E-5-438(A),
                NEAR NAVAL BASE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI,
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                KAVARATTI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       540
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26345 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AMINA B.G
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BODUKUNNUGE
                HOUSE NO E -1- 1/9 BEPURU GOTHI FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      FATHIMA KOKADIGE
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM HOUSE NO E-1-1/10 KOKADIGE HOUSE
                FALESSERY VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      ARIFA AOUGE
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN LENUMAUGE
                HOUSE NO E-1-1/25 AOUGE HOUSE
                FALESSERY VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      KADHA ATHIRIGE KUDAGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ALI KOTTAIBRAHIM GOTHI
                HOUSE NO E-1-1/2 ATHIRI KUDAGE HOUSE
                FALESSERY VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      AYSHA ODIVALUGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN FALIMATHIGE
                HOUSE NO E-1-1/3 ODIVALUGE HOUSE
                FALESSERY VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      DALEEKA M.B
                AGED 62 YEARS
                W/O MOHAMMED HEYYOGOTHI
                HOUSE NO E-4-43 MALUGOTHI BIDHARUGE HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      AYSHA LNG
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM HUSSAINBAVAGE
                HOUSE NO E-4-74 LIYANUGE HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA K
                AGED 68 YEARS
                W/O ALI KOLUGOTHIGE HOUSE
                NO E-4-66 KUDATHAGOTHI BADA VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      KADHA K.M.D
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM KARIMAUGOTHI DEKUNNUFARATHUGE
                HOUSE NO E-4-28 KARIMAUGOTHI
                DEKUNNUFARATHUGE HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADV SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA JAI SINGH MARG,
                HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CANNAUGHT PLACE,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                SECRETARIAT KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER MINICOY
                MINICOY UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       544
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26357 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MOHAMMED SHAFI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYAVADAK KOODAM (LATE),
                KOODATHAPADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT.OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      ASADULLA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA THAITHOTTAM (LATE),
                KEELA KUNNIKKOM, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         3      ABDUL KALAM
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA CHALAKAD (LATE),
                PETTAMBALAM, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         4      ALIKOYA
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED K(LATE),
                DAVUL, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      ABDUL AZEEZ,
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADERKOYA KEELAILLAM (LATE),
                ASHIYAKADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         6      KOYA
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O BEEBI THEKK KEELAPURA (LATE),
                THEKK KEELAPURA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         7      KOYA
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O KADERKOYA CHEMMATHODA (LATE),
                ALIYAMMADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         8      SAINABA
                AGED 98 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMEDKOYA.KK (LATE),
                ALIYAMMADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         9      KOJANKOYA
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA CHALAKAD (LATE),
                SAILANIYODA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        10      MAHMOOD,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA KALKANDIYODA (LATE),
                KOODATHAPPADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      ABDUL LATHEEF
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE THIRINIKKAD,
                PULIPPURA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
        12      CHERIYAKOYA CP,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADER KOYA,
                CHACHALAKAPPADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                AGATTI, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       548
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26397 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      POOVE M.P
                AGED 73 YEARS
                W/O SAYED MOHAMMED PAKKIPURA (LATE),
                MARIYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      FAZILA. M
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O MUKRIKAKKADA MUTHUBI (LATE),
                MUKRIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN 682557
                NOW RESIDING AT MUKRIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                HOUSE NO. E-5-201-S,
                NEAR GOVERNMENT POLUTRY FARM,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                KALPENI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26401 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      SABEERALI. K.P
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA AYNEPURA,
                RESIDING AT KUTTIPAPPEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         2      JAMEELA. K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O. KUNNIBI KUNNIBIYODA,
                RESIDING AT KUNNIBIYODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      JALEEL,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O. KOYA UMMERMANODA,
                RESIDING AT PUTHIYA PURATHAKKAL HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      MUTHUKOYA. C
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. KASMI PUTHIYAPALLI,
                RESIDING AT CHEKKILLAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      L.F MOHAMMED
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O. L.F ALI,
                RESIDING AT LITTLE FIRDUSE,
                NEAR UJRAPALLI, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         6      KUNHIKOYA,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED HAJI ADANA ILLAM,
                RESIDING AT AMANATHAKKEPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         7      SALIHUDDEEN,
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O. MUTHUKOYA. P.P,
                RESIDING AT MAIDANAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         8      ATTAKOYA. P
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O. CHERIYAKOYA. B,
                RESIDING AT NOOR MAHAL,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26435 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      RAMLA K.K,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O BEEBI K.K, KANDAMKALAM(H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         2      HAMSA K.V
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O MUHAMMED AK,
                KAKKAVALLIYODA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         3      NADIRSHA N.P
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA P.V,
                NENEMPAPPADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         4      K.K HAMSAKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O K.P ABDULLAKOYA,
                KUNNAKULAM(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      NOORJAHAN A.K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O YUSUF P, ARAKKALAR (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KALPENI, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26436 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      BALKEES B
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O AMINA BIREKKAL, BIREKKAL (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         2      SALMA B
                AGED 67 YEARS
                W/O THANGAKOYA, BIREKKAL (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      KHALEELU RAHMAN
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKKOYA UMMERMANODA,
                MUSTAFA MANZIL (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      SAINABA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKUNHI AVVAPADA AGAM,
                KUNNINAMEL (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      KHADEEJABI M.M
                AGED 60 YEARS
                W/O LATE SAYED KOYA PUTHIYAILLAM,
                MUSTAFA MANZIL (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682555
    
         6      CHERIYABI E.P,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KOYA THANGAL ARENAKAD,
                EKKARPALLI (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26448 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ABOOBACKER
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O HAMZA KUTTIYAM MUKRIYODA,
                ATTAM HOUSE, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         2      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE SULAIKAPADA,
                MAYAMKAKADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         3      ANVER HUSSAIN
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O KOYASSAN KATTAMPALLY,
                ADIYAMKUTTY MUSLIYARAKAM,
                AGATHI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
    
         4      SUMAYA,
                AGED 32 YEARS
                D/O MUNJAMEEN, MARIYAM SAVIYODA,
                AGATHI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      ABDUL KALAM AZAD MI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA DAVUL,
                MEPPADAILLAM, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         6      MOHAMMED SALIH
                AGED 25 YEARS
                S/O KHALID ADARAMMADA,
                AVVAMMAPADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         7      UKKAS,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O KASMI MOOTHAMMADA,
                AYNEPURA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         8      AHMED SHAKIR
                AGED 24 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA SARAMMAPPADA,
                AVVAMMAPADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682553
    
         9      YOUSEF,
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED MALMI NEDIYAMKAKKADA PAPPADA,
                MULAYAM, AGATHI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, IN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                AGATHI, PIN - 682553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26659 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AYSHA SABIYAVALUDORUGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KADHA SABIYAVALUDORUGE,
                HOUSE NO. E-1-77,
                SABIYAVALUDORUGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      AYSHATH BUDHUKOLUGE
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA BUDUKOLUGE
                HOUSE NO. E-1-135,
                BUDHUKOLUGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      NASEEMA SABIYAVALUDORUGE
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O KHADHA SABIYAVALUDORUGE
                HOUSE NO.E-1-114,
                SABIYAVALUDORUGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      FATHIMA ALIMANGOTHI
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA ALIMANGOTHI,
                HOUSE NO.E-1-115,
                ALIMAGOTHI HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         5      HAJIRA HIYARAKAIGE
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA HIYARAKAIGE,
                HOUSE NO.E-1-168,
                HIYARAKAIGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      AMINA KUDAGEBAVAGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O. KHADHA KUDAGEBAVAGE, KUDAGEBAVAGE HOUSE, FALESSERY
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         7      HAVVA HEYYOGE
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O KHADHA HEYYOGE, HEYYOGE HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         8      AMINA ODIVALUMATHIGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O ALI KUNDIGANDUGE
                HOUSE NO.E-1-38 ODIVALUMATHIGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         9      MOHAMMED SAFARU MAHAL
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O AMINA SAFARU MAHAL,
                HOUSE NO.E-1-147, SAFARU MAHAL HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        10      AYSHA KAUNIMARIYAMBIGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KORIGE,
                HOUSE NO. E-1-14,
                KAUNIMARIYAMBAGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26716 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KOYA M.K
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O AKKKARA KUNHIKOYA,
                MALMIKAKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      FAZAL M.P
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O M.P. CHERIYAKOYA
                MEPPALLI (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         3      C.N. KASMIKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O T.T. CHERIYAKOYA,
                CHERIYANNALLALA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         4      KASMIKOYA V.M,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O HAJIROMMABI V.M,
                VALIYAMATHIL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      CHERIYAKOYA K.K,
                AGED 70 YEARS, S/O V.M. KOYA,
                KAANDAMKALAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         6      MOHAMMED ALI A.T,
                AGED 33 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA K.K,
                ATHANAMTHOTTAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         7      MOHAMMED SALEEM.E.K
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA K.P,
                EDAYAKKAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         8      M.K. ABDUL RAHEEM
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O C.K. HAMSAKOYA,
                MALMIKAKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         9      JALALUDHEEN HAMSAKOYA K.K,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O P.P. CHERIYAKOYA,
                KUNNAMKULAM(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        10      M.K. KUNHIBI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                W/O C.K. KOYA,
                MATHIL KADANNALLAL (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      KOYA A.K
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O AMBUKOYA,
                ALIKAKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        12      KOYA C.P
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O SYED SHAIKOYA K.I,
                CHERIYAPURAKAD (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        13      RAHILA BEEGUM C.P
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O LATE AYSHABI C.P,
                CHERIYAPURAKAD (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        14      MOHAMMED MUJTHABA. P.V
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O M.P. KASMIKOYA,
                PENTAMVELI (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        15      NAFEESA KAKKETHI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O KHALID KUTTIYACHADA,
                KAKKETHI (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        16      HAMSAKOYA KPV
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O SAROMMABI KPV,
                KUNHIPAPPADA VALIYAMMADA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        17      SAYED SHAIKOYA AK,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O LATE SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                ALIKAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        18      MUHAMMED K K,
                AGED 33 YEARS
                S/O KOYA BP, KUNADATHUKARA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        19      MUTHUKOYA M.P,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA CG,
                MONTHAMPALLY (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        20      CHERIYABI C.N
                AGED 58 YEARS
                W/O SHAIKOYA KK, CHERIYANNALLAL (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
        21      ABDUL KABEER T.T,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE IBICHIKOYA CN,
                THAITHOTTAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        22      ATHHABI C.N,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                W/O HAMSAKOYA VALIYAMATHIL,
                CHERIYANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        23      KASMIKOYA M,
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA PP,
                MAMMEL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        24      NISAMUDHEEN C.N,
                AGED 39 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA M.K,
                CHERIYAN NALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        25      HAJAROMMABI K.I,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA POOVINODA,
                KAKKAILLAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        26      HAMZA KOYA C.G
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KOYA KUNNADATHUMKARA,
                CHEMANGATH (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KALPENI, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       573
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26843 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER:
    
                MOHAMMED NASIRUDHEEN KOYA K
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. LATE AYSHABI KANNICHETTA, KANNICHETTA HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAIBY JOSE KIDANGOOR
                SRI.P.M.MOHAMMED SALIH
                SMT.PRAMITHA AUGUSTINE
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SHRI.AMEER SALIM
                SMT.IRINE MATHEW
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
                UT DIVISION, NORTH BLOCK,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      UT OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR
                OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
                COLLECTORATE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         5      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR (HQ)
                COLLECTORATE, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       575
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26852 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER:
    
                SAFIYULLA KC
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O. SAYEED ISMAIL AP,
                KANNICHETTA HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAIBY JOSE KIDANGOOR
                SRI.P.M.MOHAMMED SALIH
                SMT.PRAMITHA AUGUSTINE
                SMT.NAZRIN BANU
                SMT.IRINE MATHEW
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
                UT DIVISION, NORTH BLOCK,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                          576
    
    
         2      UT OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR
                OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE ADMINISTRATOR, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE,
                COLLECTORATE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U T OF LAKSHDWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         5      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR (HQ)
                COLLECTORATE, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       577
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26859 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ISMAIL ATHIRIMONEGOTHI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN DONKAFOGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      HAVVA SIFAGE
                AGED 72 YEARS
                DALEKAHSIFAGE,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      DALEKHA MUTHEGOTHI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA MUTHEGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      AMINA MOOSAHAJIGOTHI
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O AYSHAMOOSAHAJIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      MOHAMMED HUDUVELIKUNNUGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM BIDHARUGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      AMINA KAMBURUGOTHI KUDAGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAINMUTHEGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      ALI BODUKAGOTHI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O AYSHA BODUKAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA GANDEEGOTHI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL DONKAFOGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      KADHA KUDAGOYYAGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O ALI KUDAGOYYAGOTHI
                MINICOY ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      IBRAHIM ADDUGOTHI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUFMAYAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      AYSHA VARANGEDORUGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAINHAJJIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        12      ALI VARANGEDORUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAINHAJJIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        13      HAVVA SIFAGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O DALEKHASIFAGEBIDHARUGE,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        14      ALI ALIFAN VALUDORUGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O MOOSAUNDOGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        15      HALEEMATH DEKUNNUKOLUGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O HASSANHAJI REVAGOTHI
                MINICOY ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        16      SAJEEDA HOLIDATHAGOTHI
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O ALI DONNAKAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     580
    
    
        17      AMINA KASSINKAGOTHI DEGUVANGEDORUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O AYSHAKASSINKAGOTHI D,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        18      AMINA KAUNIKAGOTHI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL KAUNIKAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        19      KADHA EDUGOTHI GEFILIGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA EDUGOTHIGEFILIGE,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGEMINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        20      HAVVA KAUNIDATHAGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN BIDHARUGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        21      FATHIMA MAUVARANGE
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAINKAMBURUGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        22      AYSHA EDUGOTHI UTHURUFARATHUGE
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM DONKAFOGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        23      HASSAN BODUMUKAGOTHI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O ALI KAMBURUGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        24      SAINABA HAJJIGOTHI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O HAVVAKOIFUHAJJIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        25      HAVVA KUNNUDARUGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O ALI HAJJIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        26      HAVVA EDUKAGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O KADHAEDUKAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        27      ZEENATH GANDIMANJAGOTHI
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA GANDIMANJAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        28      HAVVA BODUMUKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KAMBURUGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        29      MOOSA EDUGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O EBRAHIMKUNNUDARUGE,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        30      HAVVA HUDUVELI KUNNUGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM GANDIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        31      ALI VALUMAUGOTHI KUDAGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM MAMANTHAKURUFAANUNGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        32      HUSSAIN DONKAFOGOTHI DEKUNUFARATHUGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA THITHIGE,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        33      AMINA BIDHARUGOTHI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KUDAGOYYAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        34      AYSHA BODUMUKAGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL BODUKAGOTHIATHIRIGE,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        35      FATHIMA KUNNUDARUGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ALI HAJJIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        36      NASEEMA DONDATHAGE
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BIDHARUGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        37      HAVVA KAMBURUGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED ATHIRIMONEGOTHI,
                AOUMAGUVILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        38      AYSHA KELUGOTHI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O HAVVAKELIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        39      AYSHA KASSINKAGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMAKASSINKAGOTHIBIDHARUGE,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        40      SAINABA KASSINKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O ERAMU CH, AOUMAGU VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        41      AYSHATH HAJJIGOTHI
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O ALI DONKAFOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        42      AYSHA KAMBURUALIGOTHI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KAMBURUALIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        43      DOMBI ODANGOTHI
                AGED 74 YEARS
                D/O KADHAODANGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        44      AYSHA GANDIMANJAGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KAUNIDATHAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        45      MOHAMMED BODUVALUGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN HAJI REVAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        46      FATHIMA EDUGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BODUKAGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        47      ALI BODUVALUGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED BODUVALUDORUGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        48      HAVVA UNDOGOTHI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O ALI KOLUGEDORU,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        49      FATHIMA DONHAVVAGOTHI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL HAJJIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        50      HAVVA BODUMANJAGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMABODUMANJAGE,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        51      KADHA BODUMANJAGE
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMABODUMANJAGE,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        52      KADHA KUDAKORIGOTHI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAINKUDAKORIGOTHI,
                AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        53      KADEEJA MANIKA THITHIGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/OALI MANIKFANTHARIVATHAGOTHI
                THITHIGE HOUSE 60 ACRE,
                MINICOY ISLAND U.T LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        54      WAHEEDA BEEGUM THITHIGE
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/OALIMANIKFANTHARIVATHAGOTHI
                THITHIGE HOUSE 60 ACRE, MINICOY ISLAND
                U.T LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        55      HAVVA NASEEBUGOTHI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O DONKAKA MAVADIGOTHI,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        56      AYSHA KALUKUNNUGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL NASEEBUGOTHI,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        57      AMINA BANDARAGE
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED GEBURIGE,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        58      HAVVA RAMMEDUGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL THAKANDUGOTHI,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        59      SAFEENA BABUGOTHI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUFFAHURUGANDARUGE,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        60      FATHIMA BADAGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM THAKANDUGOTHI,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        61      IBRAHIM HAVVATHAGE
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED GEBURIGE,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        62      FATHIMA THAKANDUGOTHI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MOYAGOTHI,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        63      MOHAMMED ALAKAGOTHI
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O ALI KALUKUNNUGE,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        64      HAVVA DONKABILOGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KALEELUGOTHI,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        65      KADHA SAMPAGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O ALI OLUBAGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        66      HAVVA BODUKAMBOGOTHI
                AGED 74 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED GOBOLIGOTHI,
                RAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        67      AMINA KUREJJAGOTHI
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL FAITHILAGOTHIATHIRIGE,
                RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        68      AYSHA KADHAMANJAGE
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN GEBURIGE,
                RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        69      AMINA KARANGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN MOYAGOTHI,
                RAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                SHRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                SHRI.SAYYID MOHAMMED NILAMUDDIN M.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
                MINISTRY OF LAW, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY),
                UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                UNION TERRITORY DIVISION,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IMPLEADED
     ADDL.R7    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF ( SOUGHT TO BE IMPLEADED )
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26865 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ATTABI KANDETH
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O KHAYARUNNISABI KANDETH (LATE)
                KANDETH HOUSE ANDROTH ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      NIZAMUDDIN KOYA KANDETH
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KHAYARUNNISABI KANDETH(LATE)
                KANDETH HOUSE ANDROTH ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         3      KUNHISEETHI KOYA KANDETH
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KHAYARUNNISABI KANDETH (LATE)
                KANDETH HOUSE ANDROTH ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         4      AYSHABI KANDETH
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KHAYARUNNISABI KANDETH (LATE)
                KANDETH HOUSE ANDROTH ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      KUNHIBI KANDETH
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KHAYARUNNISABI KANDETH (LATE)
                KANDETH HOUSE ANDROTH ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         6      MOHAMMED SIBYATHULLA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA ALIYATHAMMADA
                BEETHATHABIYYA PURA PUTHALAM HOUSE
                ANDROTH ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         7      KUNHIKOYA AVVAMMADA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O AYSHOMMABI AVVAMMADA
                AVVAMMADA HOUSE ANDROTH ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
         1     UNION OF INDIA
               REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
               MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
               GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
               JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
               CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI,
               DELHI, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                ANROTH, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 26900 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MOHAMMED ABDUL RAHMAN KASIM
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYA, MOOTHARAMMEL (H),
                CHEMMACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      MOHAMMED BASHEER PP
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O MUTHKOYA THANGAL P.
                PUTHIYAVEED (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         3      SALEEMA PP,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O MUTHKOYA THANGAL P.
                PUTHIYAVEED(H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         4      HAMZAKOYA MP,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI,
                MATHALPURA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      SHARAFUDHEEN KK
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O PP POOKOYA,
                KOLIKKAD (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         6      RAMLA BEEGUM K
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O SAYED KOYA,
                KOMALAM (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         7      AYSHABI P,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O YOUSAF, PALLIYET (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         8      SUHARABI M
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA, MATHIL (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         9      KHAMARUNNISABI CEK
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O MUTHKOYA,
                CHEMAYATH EDAYAKKAL (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        10      MOHAMMED KHALEEL MP,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA,
                MAYAMPOKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      MOHAMMED FATHAHULLA M.P
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKIDAVE, MAYAMPOKADA (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        12      RAMLATH BEEGUM PAF
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEEDIKOYA THANGAL,
                PUTHIYAILLATHAPPURA FATHIMA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682551
    
        13      RASEENA BEEGUM PAF
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEEDIKOYA THANGAL,
                PUTHIYAILLATHAPPURA FATHIMA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        14      ABDUL SALAM PP
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O AB SAYYID FATHAHULLA POOKOYA THANGAL,
                PADIPPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        15      CHERIYAKOYA CP
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA, CHETTAPOKKADA (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        16      KUNHIKOYA KK
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYA,
                KOLIKKATTU AYYADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        17      BEEBI KK,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O SHAIKOYA, KOLIKKATTU AYYADA (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        18      SAYYID LIYAUDDEEN P
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O SM KUNHIKOYA, PATTAKAL (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        19      HAMZAKOYA TP
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF MP,
                THATTAMPOKKADA (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        20      ABDUL GAFOOR MV
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SIRAJUDHEEN,
                MOULANAVEED (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        21      SUHAILA SIRAJ PAF,
                AGED 24 YEARS
                D/O SHAHANAS BEEGUM,
                PUTHIYAILLATHAPPURA FATHIMA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        22      BALKEES CP
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUKARI UMMARTHAKADA,
                CHETTAPOKADA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        23      KOYAMMA P.P,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE, PALATHUPURA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        24      MOHAMMED ABDUS SALAM T,
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA MP,
                THACHERI (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        25      NOUSHIDA C.K,
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA,
                CHEKKIKULAM (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        26      RAHMATHULLA K
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O TP SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA,
                KUNHALI (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        27      MOHAMMED KHALEEL KK
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O TP MUTHUKOYA,
                KERAKKADA (H), EDACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        28      BEEBI S,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O SAYED KOYA,
                SHEKKUMMADA (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        29      CHERIYABI P
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O HAJAROMMABI,
                PUTHIYAPURA (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        30      SAROMMABI A
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF, ALIYATHARA (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        31      POOKOYA THANGAL K
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O, SAYED ABOOSALIH NALLAKOYA THANGAL,
                KUNNANGALAM (H), KEECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        32      SAYEDKOYA K.K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF, KOLIKKATTU UMMAMMADA (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        33      BADARUDHEEN K
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE, KUTTIYATHARA (H),
                EDACHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        34      SHAMSUDHEEN A
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED, ALIYATHARA(H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        35      ANVER HUSSAIN KK,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O KOYA UK, KERAKKADA(H),
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        36      POOKUNHIKOYA K,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O INDEEN CP, KADIYAMMADA(H),
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        37      MOHAMMED SHAHID K,
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA, KUNHALI (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        38      SHAMEELA KK,
                AGED 25 YEARS
                D/O MUMTHAS BEEGUM, KARAKUNNEL (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        39      MUHSIN C K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O HAMSAKOYA K, CHEKKIKKULAM (H),
                MECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATT, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATT, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       602
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27014 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      FATHIMA K.L
                AGED 87 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF ATHIRIGE,
                HOUSE NO. E-1-102,
                KILAUGANDUGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      HAVVA KOTTAGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KOKADIGE,
                KOTTAGE HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      HAVVA DHONFANDHAGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O KADHA DHONFANDHAGE
                HOUSE NO. E-1-48,
                DHONFANDHAGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      AYSHA DHONFANDHAGE
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O KADHA DHONFANDHAGE
                HOUSE NO. E-1-87,
                DHONFANDHAGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         5      KADEEJA DHIVEHFANDAGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O AMINA DHIVEHFANDAGE
                HOUSE NO. E-1-113,
                DHIVEHIFANDAGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI,
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27050 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER:
    
                SAJEEDH KHAN
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA, KOLIYALA (H),
                KAVARATTY, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.R.ROHITH
                SMT.HARISHMA P.THAMPI
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         3      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       607
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27132 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KAVALLAL KOYA
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O. LATE UMMADA SAYED KOYA,
                RESIDING AT CHERIYATHODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         2      HABEEB,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O. LATE MOHAMMED KOLIYAPURA,
                RESIDING AT AYSHABIYODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      SHAJAHAN,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O. LATE SAYED POO,
                RESIDING AT ULLIKANAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      ABDUL LATHEEF
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O. HASSAINAR. C.P,
                RESIDING AT MELAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      ISMAIL. K.P,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. SAINUL HAMEED. C.P,
                RESIDING AT KOLIYAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         6      KUNHIKOYA,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVE PANDARIPURA,
                RESIDING AT PEECHMAL HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         7      SAFIYABI,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O. HAMZATH ADANA ILLAM,
                RESIDING AT SAFIYABIYODA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         8      RAHMATHULLA,
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O. ADIMA KARACHETTA,
                RESIDING AT PUTHIYARA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         9      MOHAMMED AYOOB KHAN,
                AGED 31 YEARS
                S/O. LATE MOHAMMOOD PALLIYACHETTA,
                RESIDING AT HAZBI MANZIL,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        10      ABDUL KHADER KUNNAM,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O. KIDAVE KUPPIPURA,
                RESIDING AT KUNNAM HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESHAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       611
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27215 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      JALALUDHEEN KOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE PANDARATH,
                ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      AYSHABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O BASEER HAJI ALIYATHARAKUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         3      KUNHIBI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O SIDDEEQUE ALIYATHARA,
                MAKKET, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         4      POOKUNHIKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O SANDHEEN KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      FATHIMATH SUHARABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S.V. POOKOYA THANGAL,
                ALIYATHUMMADA AYSHIYAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         6      KHADEEJOMMABI,
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVU KUNNUMPURA,
                THACHERIPERALA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         7      RABIYA
                AGED 32 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE,
                SOUDHAPURA KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         8      SAYEERA BANU
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA KATTUPURA,
                BELICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         9      MOHAMMED SAVAD
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O SAYEED MOHAMMED POODAMKAKADA,
                VALIYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        10      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O KOYA KOMALAM MAYAPURA,
                SHEKKIRIYAMMADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      POOKUNHIKOYA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O AHMAD HALOOKAKKADA UMMERTHAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        12      KOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ASSAINAR KUNNASHADA,
                ATTALADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        13      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O YACOOBTHAYAPURA,
                PUTHAMMADAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        14      MOHAMMED IQUBAL
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA THANGAL P A F,
                C.EDAYAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        15      SHALIK AHMAD
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED ARIF,
                C EDAYAKKAL, KOMALAM MAYAPURA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        16      NOORJAHAN
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA BILUTHETH,
                MELAPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        17      SAJNA
                AGED 37 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYABILUTHETH,
                MELAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        18      MOHAMMED ABDUL NASER
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O HAMSAKOYA, MOODAMPURA,
                ATTALADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        19      FATHAHUDHEEN
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYAKOLIKKAD,
                MATHIL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        20      POOKOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O AHMAD KUNNASHADA,
                ATTALADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        21      KOULATHBEEGUM
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA MATHARAPURA KADIYAMMADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        22      MOHAMMED ABDUL NASARKUNTHATHALAM
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O KOYABAPPATHIYODA KUNTHATHALAM,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     615
    
    
        23      KUNHIBI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVEMOODAMPURA,
                POODAMKAKKADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        24      HAMSAKOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVEMOODAMPURA,
                POODAMKAKKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        25      MARIYOMMABI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                ,D/O KHALID MAKKET,
                MAYAMPOKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        26      JALALUDEEN
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KUNHI KUNHANAKKAL,
                KADIYAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        27      SAYED MOHAMMED,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O UKKAS MAKKET, ALIYATHARA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        28      HYDER ALI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA MAKKIYAPURA,
                NEELATHUPURATHATHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        29      MUTHUBI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA KOLIKKAD,
                KUNHALI, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        30      MAYEESHA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA MAKKAIYYAPURA,
                NEELATHUPURA THATHADA,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        31      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA MAKKIYAPURA,
                NEELATHUPURATHATHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        32      MOHAMMED
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O YOUSUF KAVALCHETTA,
                KAVALCHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        33      NAFEESATHBI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O KOYAPALLIPURA, KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        34      MULLAKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O YACOOB MAKKETT,
                ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        35      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA THAZHAPURA,
                KAVALCHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        36      KUNHIBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O INDHEEN, KUNTHATHALAM,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        37      HABUSA
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O SIDHEEQUE APPURAKKAT,
                MOOSAMBATHADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        38      BEEBIJAN
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KIDAV BAPPATHIYODA,
                KANDILATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        39      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA SHEKKUMMADA,
                PALLIPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        40      YOUSEF
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE AMMELAM,
                BITHNATT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        41      BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE, KANDLATH,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        42      RAHEEL
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O ATTABI MAKKET S,
                MAKKET, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        43      KOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM MAKKET, KATTUPPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        44      SUBAIDABI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA ACHADAPURA,
                KERAKKADA, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        45      KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 45 YEARS
                W/O MUHSIN KUNHALI, KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        46      FATHIMATHU ZUHRA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                , D/O YOUSUF, KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        47      RAMLABEEGUM
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF, KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        48      MOHAMED ABDUL SALEEM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF UMMARTHAKKADA,
                KUNTHATHALAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        49      POOKUNHIKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA KUNTHATHALAM,
                BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        50      MOHAMMED BATHISHA
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA MAYAMPOKKADA,
                CHETTAPPOKKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                 CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        51      KOYA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF KUNNIPURA,
                AMMELAM, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        52      RAHMATHULLA BANU
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O SEEDHIKOYA C M,
                RAZIYAMANZIL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        53      FOUSIYA BEEGAM
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA PANDARATH,
                KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        54      RAMLA BEEGUM
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA PANDARATH,
                KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        55      AYSHABI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF PANDARAKADU,
                MELACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        56      HAMEEDATH BI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF PANDARAKATT,
                MELACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        57      RAHMATHUNNISA
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA PANDARATH,
                KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        58      POOKUNHIKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF KOLIKKAD,
                PENTAM VELI PURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        59      KHATHARUNNISA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA MAPILATT,
                KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        60      NOUSHIDA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O POOKUNHIKOYA.P.V.P,
                KERAKKADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        61      KASMIKOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF KOLIKKAD,
                PENTAMVELIPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        62      MADEEHA SAFOORA
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA BELIPURA,
                EDAYAKKAL, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        63      MUMTHAZ BEEGUM
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA MOOTHARAMMEL,
                UMMATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        64      KUNHIBI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O AHAMAD MATHARAPURAKKATT,
                KATTUPURAMKATT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        65      MARJANATH
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA BADAYI,
                KUNNUMPURAM HOUSE, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        66      MOHAMMED KHALEEL
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KUNHISEETHIKOYA KOLIKAD,
                KUNHALI, ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        67      MOHAMMED SAIFUDHEEN
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O MARIYOMMABI KANNIPURA,
                KANNIPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        68      MOHAMMED IBRATHULLA
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O MARIYOMMABI KANNIPURA,
                KANNIPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                 CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     622
    
    
        69      KHAMARBAN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE KUNNIPURA,
                PALATHPUTHIYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        70      MUTHUBI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE KUNNIPURA,
                PALATHPUTHIYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        71      SHAMEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED ALIYATHARA,
                BILUTHETH ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        72      HUSSAIN
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA MAKKIYAPURA,
                NEELATHUPURA THATHADA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        73      POOKOYA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA MAKKIYAPURA,
                NEELATHUPURA THATHADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        74      MUMTHAZ BEEGUM
                AGED 47 YEARS
                W/O HUSSAIN EDAYAKKAL,
                NEELATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     623
    
    
        75      HUSSAIN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA KANJARKKAKADA(LATE),
                EDAYAKKAL ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        76      MULLAPOO
                AGED 59 YEARS
                W/O HAMZAKOYA KARACHETTA,
                PATHUMMAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        77      HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KHADER PATHUMMAPURA,
                KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        78      HUSSAIN
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADER KUNNASHADA,
                KARAKUNNEL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        79      HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA MATHIL,
                MUNDARAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        80      KOYAMMA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED L.P.P,
                PALLIYET, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        81      HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O AHMAD MELAPURA, KUNNASHADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     624
    
    
        82      KOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE PALLIYET,
                CHEMMACHERY LAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        83      KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI KOLIKAD,
                MATHARAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        84      NAFEESTHABI
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O PATHUMMABI PACHANAL,
                PACHANAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        85      MOHAMMED KAMIL
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED PANDARATH,
                BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        86      MOHAMMED ASIF
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED PANDARATH,
                BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        87      AKBER ALI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA KAKARCHIKKAKADA,
                ARATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     625
    
    
        88      SAMEER BABU
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O JALEEL MALIYAKKAL,
                CHERIYA ILLAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        89      RAMLATH
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O THANGAKOYA NEELATHUPURA,
                MATHARAPURAKAD, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        90      GULNAS BEEGUM
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O ABDUL HAMEED KUNNEL,
                KUNNEL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        91      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF THAILATH,
                PAKKICHIYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        92      MUTHUBI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE KUNNASHADA,
                KUNNUMPURA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        93      KUNHIBI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA MAKKANI,
                MATHIL ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                 CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     626
    
    
        94      HASEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA KATTUPURAM,
                ACHADAPURAKAD ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        95      FATHIMA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA MATHARPURAKAD,
                KEELA ILLAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        96      CHERIYABI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O SIDDEEQUE KUNNASHADA,
                ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        97      MUSTHAFA
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O AHMED PANDALPURA,
                BELICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        98      MOHAMMED SALIH
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA UMMADAPPURA,
                PADANNATHA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        99      MOHAMMED FAROOK
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KUNNASHADA,
                MOTHIYATHODA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     627
    
    
        100     KHALEEL
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O AHMED ACHAMMADA,
                NELLAL ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        101     ATTABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE MOODAMPURA,
                POODAMKAKKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        102     RUKHIYABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O SAROMMABI KERAKKADA,
                KERAKKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        103     THAJUNNISABI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA SVP,
                ALIYTHAMMADA BEETHAATHABIYYAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        104     MULLABI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKIDAVE ATTALADA,
                PANDARATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        105     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKIDAVE ATTALADA,
                PANDARATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     628
    
    
        106     KOYA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKIDAVE ATTALADA,
                PANDARATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        107     THAJUNNISA BEEGUM
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BIRIYAMMADA,
                CHETTUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        108     RAIHANATH
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O KOYA HAJI PURATHPURA,
                NEELATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        109     MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA MAYOMPAKADA,
                KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        110     BEEBI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA MAYANKAKKADA,
                EDAYAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        111     HUSSAIN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKIDAVE ATTALADA,
                PANDARATH ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     629
    
    
        112     THAJUNNISABI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA PUTHIYATH,
                ATTALADA ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        113     NALLAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE THACHERI,
                KUNNUMPURA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        114     MOHAMMED KAMIL
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE THACHERI,
                KUNNUMPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        115     CHERIYABI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF BAPPATHIYODA,
                PANDARATH ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        116     SAROMMABI
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA THANGAL PADANNATHA,
                KOMALAM MAYAPURA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        117     RAHEEL
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O ASSAINAR MAYAMPOKADA,
                KANDLATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     630
    
    
        118     ZAINUL ABID
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O ASSAINAR MAYAMPOKADA,
                KANDLATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        119     HUSSAIN
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA BAPPATHIYODA,
                UMMERTHAKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        120     KHALEEL
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA BAPPATHIYODA,
                UMMERTHAKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        121     RAHMATH
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKIDAVE, KOLIKATT IYYAMMADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        122     FATHIMATHU ZUHRA
                AGED 30 YEARS
                D/O KOYA CHODATH, POOVALAPP,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        123     SHAMSHAD BEEGUM
                AGED 28 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEETHI MAKKET,
                PANDATHPUTHIYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        124     SUNDARIBI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O ALI SOOPIYAMMADA,
                PANDATHPUTHIYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     631
    
    
        125     KUNHIBI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O AHMED KUNNASHADA, ATTALADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        126     SHAHANAS BEEGUM
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA MOODEMPURA,
                ATTALADA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        127     KOYA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA MAKKANI,
                MATHIL ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        128     BADARUNNISABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA KADIYAMMADA,
                MOOSAMBATHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        129     JASEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA MAYAMPOKADA,
                AMMELAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        130     ATTAKOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O ASSAINAR KUNNASHADA,
                ATTALADA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        131     KUNHIBI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKIDAVE ATTALADA,
                PANDARATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     632
    
    
        132     ABOOSALA
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE ATTALADA,
                KADIYAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        133     MUSAFIR KHAN
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA KADIYAMMADA,
                PANDARATH KATTAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        134     ABIDA BEEGUM
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O ABOOSALA KADIYAMMADA,
                PANDARATH KATTAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        135     MOHAMMED SHAHUL SAMEER
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA KADIYAMMADA,
                PANDARATH KATTAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        136     SUBAIDA
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O POOKUNHIKOYA BAMMATHARAKAD,
                AZHIKKAKAMPURA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        137     SAROMMABI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE UMMERTHAKADA,
                MAKETT ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     633
    
    
        138     POOKUNHIKOYA
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KUNNASHADA,
                KEECHELAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        139     MOHAMMED RAFI
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA KARACHETTA,
                LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        140     NALLAKOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA, KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        141     BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA, KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        142     KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUKHARI,
                KADIYAMMADA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        143     BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O KASMI NALAKAM,
                KUNNASHADAKATT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        144     KHAIRUNNISA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVE KUNHANATTICHETTA,
                THACHERI, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     634
    
    
        145     AYSHOMMA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O YAKOOB MATHARAPURA,
                KUNHANATTICHETTA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        146     KOYA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KADER KUNNASHADA,
                MATHARAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        147     MOHAMMED NASEEB
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O KOYA LAVANAKKAL,
                THAILATH ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        148     RAHMADA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O THANGAKOYA KERAKKADA,
                KODIVALAPPU, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        149     NAFEESATH
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O SABIJAN KARACHETTA (LATE),
                PUTHIYATH ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        150     SAIRA BEEBI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA KERAKKADA,
                CHEKKIKULAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     635
    
    
        151     CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF PUTHIYA PANDARAM,
                PUTHIYA PANDARAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        152     RAMLATH BEEGUM
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF C.P,
                PUTHIYA AZHIKKAKAMKATT,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        153     SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA THANGAL MOOTHARAMMEL,
                UMMATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        154     LIYAKATHALI KHAN
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA THANGAL MOOTHARAMMEL,
                UMMATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        155     NASEEMA BEEGUM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O ABOOSALA BAPPATHIYODA,
                CHEMMACHERY LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        156     RUVALATHBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA KAKKANNAL,
                PALLIPURA ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        157     ABDUL RAZZAK
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA PALLIPURA,
                KOLIKKAT UMMAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        158     RAMLA BEEGUM
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED NELLAL,
                BILUTHETH ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        159     MARIYOMMABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O YOUSAF KERAKKADA,
                KODIVALAPPU, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        160     SUHARABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O KUNHISEETHIKOYA K.CHERIYADAM,
                CHODATH ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        161     MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF C.P, PUTHIYA AZHIKKAKAMKATT,
                ANDROTH LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        162     SAYED MOHAMMED MUSTHAFA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA KUNNAMKALAM,
                PUTHIYA VEEDU ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        163     MOHAMMED KHALEEL
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA PURATHPURA,
                BAINATT, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        164     RAMLATH
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA KAVALLAL (LATE),
                PURATHPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        165     MUSTHAFA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KOYA PALLIPURA, KERAKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        166     SHAIKOYA
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA K.CHERIYADAM (LATE),
                KEELAPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        167     MOHAMMED SHAMSUDHEEN
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA KERAKKADA MALIKAYIL,
                BAPPATHIYODA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        168     SAFIYABI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ABOOSALA BAPPATHIYODA,
                CHEMMACHERY LAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        169     MOHAMMED AROOSE
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O SAROMMABI U.P(LATE),
                UMMATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        170     MOHAMMED FAROOK
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O SAYED SHAIKOYA THANGAL UMMATHABIYYAPURA,
                MOTHIYAMPATHUMMADA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        171     RAHMATH
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O AHMED PATHADA,
                RAHMATH MANZIL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        172     MOHAMMED HASSAN
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADER KUNNASHADA,
                KARAKKUNNEL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        173     FAROOK
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE KARACHETTA,
                PATTAKALKAD, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        174     MOHAMMED ABDU RAHMAN
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BILUTHETH,
                MATHARAPURA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        175     KOYA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYABI MATHIL,
                MATHIL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        176     SITHI JUBAIRIYATH
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KOYA UMMAMMADA,
                ARATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        177     CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O SAYED SHAIKOYA, ACHADAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        178     MARHOMMABI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O AHMED KOYA NENGAMMADA,
                PALLIPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        179     SHAJAHAN
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA BILUTHETH,
                MELAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        180     MOHAMMED ABDUL SALEEM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA KERAKKADA,
                CHEKKIKULAM ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                SHRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                SHRI.SAYYID MOHAMMED NILAMUDDIN M.
                SHRI.E.C.AHAMED FAZIL
                SRI.P.C.MUHAMMED NOUSHIQ
                SHRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
                SMT.JAHANA SHERIN.K
                SHRI.A AL FAYAD
                SHRI.A.B.M.HAMDULLAH SAYEED
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
                MINISTRY OF LAW,
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                UNION OF INDIA,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
                UNION TERRITORY DIVISION,
                NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27310 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HOWLATH L,
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF T, LAVANAKKAL (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         2      MOHAMMED RAFEEK K C,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O YOUSAF MAKKET,
                KANNICHETTA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         3      ATTAKOYA M V,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA P,
                MOULANAVEED (H), CHEMMACHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                               CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      SHIHABUDHEEN K,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA MOODEMPURA,
                KUNNASHADA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         5      KADEEJOMMABI S,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O SAYED SHAIKOYA THANGAL,
                SHEKIRIYAMMADA (H), MECHERY,
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         6      JALAL K,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O MAHMOOD,
                KUNHIYATHIYAKEEL,
                KILTAN ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682554
    
         7      IRSHAD BEEGUM T P,
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O ABOO BAKKAR,
                THACHERY PERAILA (H),
                KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                AKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.V.SAJITH KUMAR, SC, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27357 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      UBAIDULLA K.P.P
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O KASMI KOPALAMPURA,
                KEELAPUTHIYAPURA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682555
    
         2      SUBAIDABI P.P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O LATE KASMI HAJI,
                PALLIPURAM (H) KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682555
    
         3      SAYEDPOO M.I,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KASSALI, MUKRIYAILLAM (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      CHERIYAKOYA B,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O KASSALI THITHIYAPURA,
                BIREKKAL (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      HAJAROMMA T.M,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O LATE UKKAS THRINIKKAD,
                THOMBATHIMADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         6      JAMALUDHEEN E
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O LATE ATTAKOYA C.G,
                EDAYAKKAL(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
         7      RAHMATH P.P,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                W/O LATE POOKOYA MUCHIYAM,
                PALLIPURAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         8      MUTHUKOYA K,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O LATE MOHAMMED,
                KUNNAM (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         9      MULLAPOO P,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                W/O LATE ABOOBACKER KADIYATHODA,
                POOVAMMADA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
        10      BASHEER M.P,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KOORMEIL,
                MELILAPURA(H), AMINI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682552
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        11      MOHAMMED YASEEN K.P,
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O LATE KOJAN KUNNINAMEL,
                KUTTITHAYAPURA(H), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATT, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       648
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27543 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ASHAREF N.P,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA M.P,
                NENEMPAPPADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      ATTAKOYA K,
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA M.P,
                KANDAMKALAM (H). KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         3      HAMSAKOYA K.I,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYA C.G,
                KAKKAILLAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         4      M RASHAAD KHAN,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA POOVINODA,
                MAMMEL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      SAFIYABI C.N,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O C.T SHAIKKOYA,
                CHERIYANALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         6      BADARUDHEEN K.O,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O AYOOB K, KAKKACHIYODA (H),
                KALPENI ISLAND, UT OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682557
    
         7      KHALID A.K,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O KASIM K.C,
                ASSAMKAKKADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         8      PATHUMMABI E.K,
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O ABDULLAKOYA K.P,
                EDAYAKKAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                UT OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KALPENI, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DSGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       651
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27668 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      ZUBAIDA B.V
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOHAMMED ADANGE HOUSE NO.2/155
                AYSHAAZMANZILHOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      AYSHA.BV
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM HOUSE NO.2/155 AYSHAAZMANZIL HOUSE,
                FUNHILOLVILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         3      FATHIMA.T
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED HOUSE NO.2/166 THIRERUGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      HAVVA.K
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/OKADHA, HOUSE NO.2/168 KUDAHAJIGEHOUSE,
                FUNHILOLVILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         5      ALI UMBURUKAGE
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA , HOUSE NO.4/277 UMBURUKAGE HOUSE, KUDEHI
                VILLAGE , MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      AYSHA KALUDATHAGOTHI
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O LATE FATHIMA, HOUSE NO.4/248 KALUDATHAGOTHI HOUSE,
                SOUTH PANDARAM, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      HUSSAINKOHORATHUGE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O KALUDATHAGOTHI IBRAHIM KOIFU HOUSE NO.2/236
                KOHORATHUGE HOUSE SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      ABOOBAKAR
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O MOOSAMALUMANGE HOUSE NO.4/264 KAMBURUGEBIDHARUGE,
                SOUTH PANDARAM MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         9      RAHEEMA.K
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/OAYISHAGEAYISHA HOUSE NO.4/252 KORIMOUGEKUDAYSHAGE,
                SOUTH PANDARAM, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MINICOY,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.OM SHALINA - DSGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27790 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ISMAIL LAVAIBRAHIMKAGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN MALIMAMARIDAGE HOUSE NO.1/124
                LAVAIBRAHIMKAGE HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      AMINA ODIVALUGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM HOUSE NO.1/45 ODIVALUGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      AMINA SAFARUGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA DONKAGE , HOUSE NO. 1/189 SAFARUGOTHI
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      HAVVA OLUVALGE KUDAGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KABURANDORUGOTHI , HOUSE NO.1/63 OLUVALUGE
                KUDAGE HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEE, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      FATHIMA T.V
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL.HF HOUSE NO.2/163, THILAVALUGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         6      AMINA.S
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O ALI, HOUSE NO.2/140 , SEENANGOTHI KUDAGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      AYSHA.O
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O ALI.K HOUSE NO.2/172 OLETHEREGOTHI HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA. R
                AGED 83 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA , HOUSE NO.1/347 RUVAGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENT/S:
         1     UNION OF INDIA
               REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
               MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
               SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
               DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MINICOY,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
     ADDL.R6    THE CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27851 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      AYSHA KUNNUGOTHI
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BIDHARUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND.
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      FATHIMA KUNNISAGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KUNNISAGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      AMINA KALIKAGOTHI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KASINKAGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      HAVVA KIBALIGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KUNNUMANJAGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
         5      HAVVA NALAGOTHI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BEAMOGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      MOOSA ATHIRIGE
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O DONTHAKURMAVADIGE,KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND.
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      KADEEJA BODUKAGOTHI
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BIDHARUGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      AMINA KAUNIKAGOTHI
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL KAUNIKAGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                VILLAGE LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      DALEKHA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                KAMBURUKAGOTHIATHIRIGE, D/O
                FATHIMAKAMBURUKAGOTHIATHIRIGEAOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        10      HAVVA KAMBURUKAGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O MOOSAEDUKAGOTHIAOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        11      KADHA EDUGOTHI GEFELIGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O ALI SIFAGEAOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        12      AYSHA ALOODI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O MOOSAFAIKAGE ALOODIBIDHARUGE HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        13      MOHAMMED LALUGE
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O ISMAIL OLUKODIGE LALUGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      FATHIMAAOUVALUGE
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MAVADIGOTHI, AOUVALUGEFUNHILOL VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        15      FATHIMALALUGE
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL OLUKODIGELALUGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        16      HAVVA MALINGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O ALI MALIMAGOTHIFUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND.
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        17      KADEEJA KUNNUGE
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM KIRAGOTHIDEKUNNUFARATHUGE, BODUATHIRI
                VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        18      AYSHA KANDOODUGE
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KANDOODUGE,BODUATHIRIVILLAGE,MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        19      DALEKHA DONNAKAGOTHI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAINNOOMARAGOTHIBODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        20      AMINA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                ATHIRIGOTHIHUSSAINMALIMEENGE D/O HAMZA, BODUATHIRI
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        21      AMINA LAMAYAGOTHI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAINKOLUGEDORUBODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        22      KADEEJA KOIFU NOOGE
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM MALIMI RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        23      MOOSA REVAGOTHI
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN BADAGERAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        24      FATHIMA MAYAGOTHI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED ADAMGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        25      AMINA KUDAHANIMAUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O MOOSAFAITHILAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        26      HALEEMATH KAMBATHAGOTHI GANDUVARUGE
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O MOOSAKORUHAJIGEBADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        27      FATHIMA MAUVARANGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KOLUGOTHIGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND.
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        28      AYSHA LAVAGANDUGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KAUNIAMINDATHAGE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        29      ISMAIL IBRAHIMBAVAGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM KELAKADHATHAGOTHI , FALLISSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                SHRI.SAYYID MOHAMMED NILAMUDDIN M.
                SHRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY),
                UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW, UNION TERRITORY
                DIVISION, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27857 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      HAVVA MISQUIDORUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL MISQUIDORUGE HOUSE NO.3/257 HAIVAISAHOUSE,
                RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      AYSHAMISQUIDORUGE,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL MISQUIDORUGE HOUSE NO.3/257 HAIVAISAHOUSE,
                RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         3      AYSHA SEENANGOTHI.
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/OHAVVABI HOUSE NO.2/141, SEENANGOTHIHOUSE FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         4      ALI MANIKFAN KAMBOGOTHI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O MOOSANABUGE HOUSE NO.3/257 KAMBOGOTIHOUSE, RAMMED
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         5      HAVVA MANIKA GEBURIGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA HOUSE NO.2/85 GEBURIGE HOUSE, ALOODI
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      RUKIYA KANDHUGE
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KANDUGE HOUSE NO.2/248 KANDUGE HOUSE, ALOODI
                VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      KADHEEJA KANDUGE,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA KANDUGE HOUSE NO. 2/248 KANDUGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         8      HASSAN ADIGANDUGOTHI
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O HAVVA HAULAGE HOUSE NO.2/242 ADIGANDUGOTHI HOUSE
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         9      AMINA HEELAIGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF KUNNUGOTHI HOUSE.NO. 2/119 HEELAIGOTHI
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682559
    
        10      AYSHA DIDDUGE,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM AOUGOTHI ATHIRIGE HOUSE NO. 2/217 DIDDUGE
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682559
    
        11      DOMMALIMEEGE KADEEJA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA DOMMALIMEEGE HOUSE NO. 2/249 DOMMALIMEEGE
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
        12      DALEKHA KERUGE
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA KERUGE HOUSE NO.2/272 KERUGE HOUSE, ALOODI
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        13      HAVVA MONEGE
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA MONEGE HOUSE NO.2/273 MONEGE HOUSE, ALOODI
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        14      HAVVA MANIKA GEBURIGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA HOUSE NO.2/85 GEBURIGE HOUSE, ALOODI
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY
                OF HOME AFFAIRS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA JAI SINGH MARG
                HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI, PIN -
                110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP SECRETARIAT KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER MINICOY,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.OM SHALINA - DSGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27862 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      AYSHA.M
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA MALIGE HOUSE NO.4/80 MALIGE HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         2      KADHA.K
                AGED 86 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA MALIGE HOUSE NO.4/38 KOLUGEDORU HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         3      HAVVA K.M
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O DHALEKA KELAMANI HOUSE NO.4/48, KELAMANIGOTHI HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         4      AYSHA KM
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA KELAMANIGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/40 KELAMINIGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN
                - 682559
    
         5      FATHIMA V.K.D
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA VKD HOUSE NO.4/112 VERIKAGOTHI
                DEKUNUFARATHUGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      IBRAHIM.F
                AGED 89 YEARS
                S/O HAVVABI FANAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.4/68 FANAGOTHI HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      AYSHA.K
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O DALEKHA KUDAKIRIGE, HOUSE NO.4/32 KUDAKIRIGAY
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                682559 NOW RESIDING AT FANAGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP
    
         8      DALEKA.B
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA BADAGE HOUSE NO.4/56 BADAGE HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         9      AYSHA.K
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA KILAUGANDUGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/6 KILAUGANDUGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
        10      HASSAN.M
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O DALEKA MANJATHAGE HOUSE NO.4/87 MANJATHAGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI R.V SREEJITH (SC)
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       672
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27866 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      ISMAIL KF
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O ALI DONFANDAGE HOUSE NO.1/50 KUNNFANDAGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      SHAREEFA FANUGE
                AGED 34 YEARS
                D/O DONKO AOUKODIGE ATHIRIGE HOUSE NO.1/97B FANUGE
                HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      AYSHA EDATHAGOTHI
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA VALUGOTHI ATHIRIGE HOUSE NO.1/4 EIDATHAGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      FATHIMA HARANGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA HARANGE , HOUSE NO. 1/23 HARANGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE FALIMATHIGE
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O ALI KOKADIGE, HOUSE NO.1/29 HEUKAGOTHI HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         6      HASSAN KELUGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM AOUKODIGE HOUSE NO.1/123, KELUGE BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      HANEEFA DONKAGE MEDUGE
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O KADHA, HOUSE NO.1/120 , DONKAGE MEDUGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         8      AYSHA AKRAJA NIVAS
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ABDUL RAHMAN HOUSE NO.1/97 AKRAJA NIVAS HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         9      HAFEEJA KAUNIGOTHI,
                AGED 31 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KAUNIGOTHI, HOUSE NO. 1/269 KAUNIGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      ZAREENA K.R.A
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O. ISMAIL HARANGE HOUSE NO.1/15 KARAGE ATHIRIGE
                HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MINICOY,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.OM SHALINA - DSGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI R V SREEJITH (SC)
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       676
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27896 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      HAVVA MANIKA THUDATHIFANUGE
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MANIKFAN HOUSE NO.2/251 THUDATHIFANUNGE
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      MOHAMMED MANIKFAN THUDATHIFANUNGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM MANIKFAN HOUSE NO. 2/251 THUDATHIFANUNGE
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      HAVVA FONEEGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED FONEEGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/181 FONEEGOTHI
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         4      FATHIMA KRB
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA KIRUBUIGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/78 KIRUBUIGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN
                - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      IBRAHIM.KF
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O AMINA KAMBURUFANDATHAGE, HOUSE NO.4/37
                KAMBRUFANDATHAGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         6      IBRAHIM KRB
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA ATHIRIGE HOUSE NO.4/78 KIRUBUIGOTHI HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         7      KADEEJA.BF
                AGED 77 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN THAKURU FANAGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/3
                BADAFAITHILAGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         8      KADHA.K
                AGED 74 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA KADATHAGE HOUSE NO.4/53 KADHATHAGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI R V SREEJITH (SC)
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                          679
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       680
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 27926 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      MOHAMMED .M. I
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O HAMSA, MELAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      RAHMATH BEEGUM .T .K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O. ABDU RAHMAN, THOTTATHAKARA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         3      MOOMINATH .P
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED .K. P, POODIAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         4      HASEENA .P
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED. K .P, POODIAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         5      SAKEENA .P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                W/O. MOHAMMED. K. P, POODIAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      MOHAMMED. U. P MALLIKKAN
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O .ABOOBAKKER, UMBRAMPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         7      BEEFATHUMMABI
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O. SHAIKOYA. A .K, CHERIYANALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
         8      AYSHOMMA .C. O
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O. ANDHARKAKA, CHARTHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         9      SAYED MOHAMMED .K. K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED, KUNDUVAKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        10      KIDAVU .A .K
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED, ARAKKALAR HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        11      UBAIDULLA. P .P
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O. A. T. CHERIYAKOYA, PAKKIPURA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        12      KHALID .K .C
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. ABOOBECKAR .M. I, KUTTIYACHADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        13      MUJEEB .T .T
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O. E. K .HAMSA KOYA, CHERANNALAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      KADISHA .K .K
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED, KUNDUVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        15      KIDAV .C. O
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. MUTHUKOYA, CHAKKIRIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        16      SAYED KOYA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O. KOYA, AKKARA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        17      SAYED .C. O,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O. ABDULLAH HAJI, CHAKKIRIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        18      MURSHEED. P,
                AGED 39 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED KOYA. P, PALLATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        19      HASSAN .M. K
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O. HAMZA HAJI, MOOSAKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        20      HAJARA. P
                AGED 58 YEARS
                , D/O. SHABHAN, PAKKATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        21      HABUSA .P
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O. SHABHAN, PAKKATH HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        22      ABDUL RAHIMAN KOYA .A. K
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O .C .N .CHERIYAKOYA, AKKARA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        23      HYDER. C. O
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA, CHARITHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        24      KACHIBI .C .O
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O. KOYAMMA, CHARITHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        25      WAHEEDA .C .O
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O. KOYAMMA, CHARITHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        26      KUNHIBI .K
                AGED 32 YEARS
                D/O. SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA , KUNDARI HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        27      ABDULRAHIMAN. M. P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. AHMAD KUNNI, MARIYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        28      SAFIYABI. M. C
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED, MELACHEDAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        29      M .C .AKBER
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O. M. P. POOKOYA, MELACHEDAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        30      ABDUL RAHEEM
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O. MUTHUKOYA, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        31      KUNHIKUNHI,
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. ABDUL RAHIMAN, KAKKACHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        32      SAYED
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O. ABDUL RAHIMAN, KAKKACHIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        33      ABDUL WAHAB .K .K
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O. YOUSEF, KUNDUVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        34      ANWER HUSSAIN .M. K
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O. FATHAHULLA KOYA, MALMIKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        35      PULLA M
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. CHERIYAKOYA, MARAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        36      POOKOYA .M
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. CHERIYAKOYA, MARAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        37      MULLAKOYA .M. P
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O. T. P. KASMIKOYA, MARIYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        38      SULAIKA .K. P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O. ALI .A .K, KUNNUMPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        39      ABDULLA KOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. MUTHUKOYA, KAKKAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        40      HAMSA,
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED, BANGALAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        41      HAMEED
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O. MOHAMMED, BANGALAPURA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        42      CHERIYAKOYA .K .P
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O. AYSHABI, KUNHIPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        43      SAFIYABI. P
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O. SAYED KOYA .C. N, PUTHIYAILLAM HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        44      DR .M. K SHOWKATH ALI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O A HAMZA, MOOSAKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        45      R .P. SAYED MOHAMMED
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O HAMSA, RAYAPAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        46      AYSHABI .K. K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O. PATHUMMABI, KUNNAMKALAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        47      NOORUL SHAHEER .C. N
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O. MULLAKOYA, CHERANNALAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        48      CHERIYABI .T. P
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED KUNNI, THITHIYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP-, PIN - 682557
    
        49      NASEER. T. P
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. SAYED .N .P, THITHIYAPPADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        50      RAFEEQE
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O. A. K. MUTHUKOYA, CHERIYA KUNNAMKALAM HOUSE,
                KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682557
    
        51      HABUSABI .M. K
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O. ATTAKOYA. M. K, MATHIL KADANALLAL HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        52      SAKEER HUSSAIN
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O. HAMZA, MARAL HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        53      C. G. KOYA
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O. LATE M. HAMSAKOYA HAJI, CHEMMENGATH HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
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        54      VALLIYABI .K. K
                AGED 68 YEARS
                KUNDUVAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        55      SHIHABUDHEEN.P
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O. YOUSEF HAJI, POKKIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        56      THOUSIF. M. K
                AGED 39 YEARS
                , S/O. HAMZA, MOOSAKAKKADA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        57      THAJUDHEEN. P
                AGED 39 YEARS
                S/O. KOYAMMA .M, POKKIYODA HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        58      BEEFATHUMMABI. P
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O. M. K .MOHAMMED KOYA, POOVINODA HOUSE, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.AJIT G ANJARLEKAR
                SRI.G.P.SHINOD
                SRI.GOVIND PADMANAABHAN
                SHRI.ATUL MATHEWS
                SMT.GAYATHRI S.B.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI, PIN -
                110001
    
         2      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF TRIBAL AFFAIRS, RAJENDRA PRASAD ROAD,
                SHASTRI BHAWAN, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         3      THE SECRETARY
                MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF LAND
                RESOURCES, 2ND FLOOR, ANNEXE BUILDING, SHIVAJI STADIUM,
                SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH MARG, CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI,
                PIN - 110011
    
         4      THE SECRETARY
                NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SCHEDULED TRIBES, 5TH FLOOR,
                LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110003
    
         5      THE SECRETARY
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE,
                3RD FLOOR, 'C' WING, LOK NAYAK BHAWAN, KHAN MARKET, NEW
                DELHI, PIN - 110003
    
         6      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         7      THE COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         8      THE COLLECTOR
                RIGHT TO FAIR COMPENSATION AND TRANSPARENCY IN LAND
                ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT ACT, 2013,
                (ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE), KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         9      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
                OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST, ANDROTH
                AND KALPENI ISLANDS, ANDROTH (HQ), UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        10      THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
                OFFICE OF THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
                ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.OM SHALINA - DSGI
                SRI R V SREEJITH (SC)
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28040 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      MULLABI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O SAYED KOYA, EDANILAM (H), KAVARATTY, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682555
    
         2      THANGAKOYA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA, EDANILAM (H), KAVARATTY, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      HAJAROMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O SAYED KOYA, EDANILAM (H), KAVARATTY, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      SAJEEDH KHAN
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA, EDANILAM (H), KAVARATTY, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.R.ROHITH
                SMT.HARISHMA P.THAMPI
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682555
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28114 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      AMINA.A
                AGED 65 YEARS
                W/O MOOSA BADIKAGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/63 ATHIRIKOLUGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      FATHIMA.HB
                AGED 66 YEARS
                W/O HASSAN MALUGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/34 HUSSAINBAVAGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         3      AMINA.KR
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA LIYANUGE HOUSE NO.4/55, KARAGE HOUSE BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         4      AMINA.K.L.K
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA KALUKAGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/42 KALUKAGOTHI HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      FATHIMA.OM
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KODIHASSANGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/73
                ODIVALUMALIGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         6      AMINA.B K
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN KARIMAUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/183A ARAFAH MAKHAN
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      HAVVA.K
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KILAUGANDUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.9/10 AFHAM MAHAL
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN
                - 682559
    
         8      FAREEDA.KB
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN SOCEITYDORUGE HOUSE NO.4/44 KALUKAGOTHI
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         9      ALI.KR
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN MALIGE HOUSE NO.4/28 KARIMOUGOTHI
                DEKUNNUFARATHUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
        10      HUMAYRA.KD
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KORIGE HOUSE NO.4/98 THUBEBEGOTHI HOUSE,
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28115 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      SUBAIDABI C.N,
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O ATTABI C.N, CHERIYANNALLAL (H), KALPENI ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         2      NAJEEB K.K
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O AHMED KOYA M.V, KANDAMKALAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         3      MUSTHAFA P,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O M.K CHERIYA KOYA, POKKILAKAM (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         4      KADEESHOMMABI P,
                AGED 85 YEARS
                W/O LATE T.T MUHAMMED KOYA, POKKILAKAM (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         5      KUNHIKOYA MEPPALLI,
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ABDURAHMAN PAKKIPURA, MEPPALLI(H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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         6      ZAINUL ABID M.V
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O C.N KOYA, MATHIL VALIYAMMADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         7      NASEEMA BEEGUM C.G,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                W/O MUHAMMED KOYA P.I, CHERIYA CHEMMANGATH (H), KALPENI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         8      HAJIROMMABI M.K,
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIBI M.K, MALMIKAKKADA(H), KALPENI ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
         9      ASHRAF K.C
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O ABDURAHMAN R.P, KUTTIYACHADA (H), KALPENI ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
        10      P. SAFIYABI
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O HAJIROMMABI, POKKILAKAM HOUSE, KALPENI ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KALPENI, PIN - 682557
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28122 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
                HASAN MANIKFAN B.B
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O LATE IBRAHIM MANIKFAN, BOUGE BIDHARUGE, SEDIVALU
                VILLAGE, MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                          700
    
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, MINICOY, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI R V SREEJITH , SC
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       701
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28124 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      AYSHA.L,
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O AMINA LIYANUGE HOUSE NO.4/74 LIYANUGE HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         2      FATHIMA B.B
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O DALEKA HOUSE NO.4/59 BADURUGOTHI BIDHARUGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      AYSHA .K
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O DALEKHA KUDATHAGE HOUSE NO.4/66, KUDATHAGOTHI HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      FATHIMA B.A
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O AMINA BADAGE HOUSE NO.4/58 BADAGE ATHIRIGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         5      FATHIMA.K.R.D
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KADHA KARIMAUGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/29 KARIMAUGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     702
    
    
         6      HAVVA.SD
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KORUHAJIGE , HOUSE NO.4/94 SOCIETYDORUGE
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      ISMAIL.M
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED MALUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.4/41 MALUGOTHI HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA.SD,
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KORUHAJIGE HOUSE NO.4/94 SOCIETYDORUGE HOUSE
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      DALEKA.MB
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KODIHASSANGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/43 MALUGOTHI
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        10      HAVVA H.K.A
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ALI GANDUVARUGE HOUSE NO.4/33 HANDIKAGOTHI
                ATHIRIGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     703
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MINICOY,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
         6      CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          704
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       705
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28238 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      FATHIMA KIYAVAGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KIYAVAGOTHI BIDGARUGE HOUSE NO.3/88
                KIYAVAGOTHI BIDHARUGE HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      HASSAN ALIKAGEDORU
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED HAVVATHAGE HOUSE NO.3/139 ALIKAGEDORU
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      FATHIMA MASSODIKAGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUDATHIGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/139, MASSODIKAGOTHI
                HOUSE AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682559
    
         4      DALEKHA KUDAMANJAGE
                AGED 74 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL BODIBAIGE HOUSE NO.3/212 KUDAMANJAGE HOUSE,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     706
    
    
         5      AYSHA MANIKA BODUGANDUVAR BOUGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOOSA MANIKFAN DONDIGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/205
                BODUGANDUVAR BOUGE HOUSE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      KADEEJA MANIKA THUDATHIFANUGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O AMINA MANIKA , HOUSE NO.2/254 THUDATHIFANUGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      ISMAIL SAKKAGOTHI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN AOUGE HOUSE NO.3/215 SAKKAGOTHI HOUSE
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         8      FATHIMA IHAVANDUGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KADHA IHAVANDUGOTHI HOUSE NO. IHAVANDUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         9      KADEEJA MANIKA THUBEBEGOTHI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O AMINA MANIKA HOUSE NO.3/2 THUBEBEGOTHI HOUSE,
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     707
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MINICOY,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          708
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE,
                VAYU SENA ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI R V SREEJITH SC
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       709
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28369 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      FATHIMA AOUVALUGE
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MAVADIGOTHI, AOUVALUGE FUNHILOL VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      FATHIMA LALUGE
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL OLUKODIGE LALUGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
         3      HAVVA MALINGE
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O N. ALI MALIMAGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      ALI MUTHEGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN BODUKUNNUGE FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
         5      HASSAN SEENAMGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED SAYEEDUGE FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     710
    
    
         6      FATHIMA KUNNUMATHIGE UTHURUFARATHUGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL UTHURUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
         7      AYSHA HEENAFAIGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM DEVANIGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
         8      VASEEMA HOLIGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O ALI HOLIGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
         9      FATHIMA THARIKUNNGE,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL LALUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        10      FATHIMA MOONIMAUGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA MOONIMAUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        11      KADHA OLETHEREGOTHI DEKUNNUFARATHUGE
                AGED 82 YEARS
                D/O ALI OLETHEREGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        12      MOHAMMED KUNNUMAUGE
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O ALI MALIMBEBEGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        13      HAVVA BAMBUKEUGE
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED VALUMATHIGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     711
    
    
        14      KADEEJA BARUBOGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAINTHIRERUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        15      FATHIMA DEVANIKAGOTHI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL KUNNUGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        16      IBRAHIM AOUGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O ALI VARANGEDORUGOTHIFUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        17      AMINA MAVADIGOTHI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O ADAM THIRERUGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        18      AMINA GOGARIGOTHI
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KALUMANGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        19      SALEENA GOGARIGOTHI DEKUNNUFARATHUGE
                AGED 30 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED UMBURUKAGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        20      AMINA GEFELIGE
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED GEFELIGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        21      HAVVA EDURUKAGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O THUTHAKUR DEVANIGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                           2026:KER:59671
                                     712
    
    
        22      AMINA GOGARIGOTHI OLUGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN BARUMAUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND.
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        23      FATHIMA KUNNUGANDUGE
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O MOOSABIDHARUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOYISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        24      KADEEJA MALIMBEBEGOTHI UTHURUFARATHUGE
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN BOUGE,FUHILOL VILLGE,MINICOY
                ISLAND.LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        25      FATHIMA THIRERUGOTHI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KARAGOTHI , FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND.LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        26      ALI ALIMANGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA AOUVALUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINCOY ISLAND.
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        27      HAVVA HEENAFAIGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOOSAFENGENAGOTHIFUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        28      MOOSA HAJJIMANJAGOTHI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN HAJJIMANJAGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        29      SHAJIDHA BANDARAGE
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA KUDAKADHATHAGE, FUNHILOL, VILLAGE,MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     713
    
    
        30      HAVVA KUNNUMATHIGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN BODUKUNNUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        31      AMINA MALINGE UTHURUFARAT- HUGE
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM DEVANIGOTHI KUDAGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        32      FATHIMA RIYATHUGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM RIYATHUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        33      AYSHA KELAKADATHAGOTHI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KELAKADHATHAGOTHI FALLESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        34      HANEEFA HEENAFAIGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 34 YEARS
                D/O HASSA AOUGE OLUGE ,FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        35      ALI DIHAMATHIGANDUVAR
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA MOONEGE FUNHILOL VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        36      AYSHA KUNNUGOTHI
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BIDHARUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND.
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        37      FATHIMA KUNNISAGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KUNNISAGE, KUDEHIVILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     714
    
    
        38      AYSHA KALIKAGOTHI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ALIBEBE KALUDATHAGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        39      HAVVA KIBALIGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KUNNUMANJAGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        40      HAVVA NALAGOTHI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED BEAMOGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        41      AYSHA GIRAVALUDORUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN BAMBUKEUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        42      FATHIMA RANMANJAGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O ALI UTHURUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        43      FATHIMA DONELENMAGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED DORUDARUGE KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        44      ASIYA VALUDORUGE
                AGED 31 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA MANJAGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        45      AYSHA UMBURUKAGE
                AGED 47 YEARS
                ISMAIL KAUNIGE ATHIRIGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND.
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     715
    
    
        46      KADEEJA EDURUGE
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MANJAGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        47      IBRAHIM KAUNIGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KAUNIGE ATHIRIGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        48      IBRAHIM VARAFARUGOTHI
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ISMAIL KUNNISAGE KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        49      HAVVA BODUGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 22 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN GEBURIGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        50      HAVVA MUDINBEBEGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O DONKAKAADANGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        51      AYSHA KALIFAGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL BODUMAUGOTHI KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        52      HUSSAIN ANNARUGOTHI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA KOIFU ANNARUGOTHI KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        53      SAMSUDHEEN ANNARUGOTHI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN MANIKFAN MUDINGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        54      FATHIMA THUDATHAGE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O UMAR, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        55      AMINA KISMATHUGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL ODIVALUMATHIGE, SOUTH BANDARAM, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        56      HAVVA KUDAKORIGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN BEPURUBAVAGOTHI, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        57      FATHIMA GABULIGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM MALUHUSSAINKAGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        58      AMINA FALIMATHIGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                HASSAN OLUVALUGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        59      KADEEJA KUDAKORIGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN GANDEGE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        60      AYSHA MALIMAGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O ALI VALUGOTHI, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        61      ISMAIL IBRAHIM BAVAGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                IBRAHIM KELAKADHATHAGOTHI, FALESSERY VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        62      KADEEJA ODIVALUAMINDAGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ALI BUMARUGE, FALLISSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        63      MOOSA KILAUGANDUGE
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O DONKAKA ATHYIRIGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        64      AMINA HOLIMANJAGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF KELUGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        65      HAVVA KUNNIDATHAGOTHI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN HEUMARIGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        66      AMINA LAKOIGOTHI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O HAMZA, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND U.T.OF
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        67      FATHIMA IKENGE
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND U.T.OF
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        68      AMINA KANDOODUGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KANDOODUGE BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        69      MOOSA BODUVALUGOTHI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN BAMBUKEUGE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        70      KAHDA ALIBABEGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/ O ALI FENGENNAGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        71      ALI THARIVATHAGOTHI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/OIBRAHIM ALI ALIKEUGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        72      ISMAIL KAFOGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUDANGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        73      KAADHA NOOMARAGOTHI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN THAKANDUGOTHI , BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        74      KADHA FAITHILAGOTHI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KUNNIDATHAGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        75      FATHIMA MUHIJINKAGOTHI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O ALI VADIKAGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        76      KAIRUNNISA FOKKIGOTHI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED FANGANNAGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        77      KADHA FAITHILAGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O FAITHILAGOTHI AOUGE ALIKAKA, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        78      AYSHA BANDARAGOTHI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM FOKKIGOTHI BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        79      ISMAIL DONHASSANHAJAIGOTHI
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O DONKAKA FAITHILAGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        80      HAVVA MAYAGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                DO MOOSA KUDATHIGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        81      KADHA DONNAKAGOTHI UTHURUFARATHUGE
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAINHEENAFIGE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        82      NASEEMA KUDANGOTHI BIDHRUGE
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN GABURIGE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND , U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        83      AYSHA FOTHUGOTHI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O C P ABDUL RAHIMAN, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND , U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        84      HUSSAIN MANIKFAN AOUEDIYAKAL
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O.HASSAN MANIKFAN BODUGANDUVAR, SEDIVALU VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND. LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        85      HAVVA EDURUGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O.KASSINKAGOTHI HUSSAIH HASSAN HAJI,
                THUKKATHURAGANDUVAR, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        86      HAVVA KOIFU NABUGE
                AGED 76 YEARS
                D/O.HUSSAIN KALUDATHAGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, U. T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        87      AMINA BADA KAFOGOTHI
                AGED 77 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KANDUDGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        88      HAVVA SAMANUGOTHI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA SAMANUGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        89      FATHIMA KORUHAJIGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KORUHAJIGE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND.
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        90      AMINA DONHAVVAGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN ,KANDOODUGE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        91      DALEEKA NAARUAMINDATHAGE
                AGED 82 YEARS
                D/OHASSAN BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND U.T.OF
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        92      MOHAMMED MOUGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ALI EDURUGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        93      FATHIMA KUDATHIGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O DONTHAKURU BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        94      FATHIMA KAMBATHAGOTHI GANDUVARGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KORUHAJIGE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        95      MOHAMMED THABURUGANDUGE
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O MOOSABADAGE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        96      HASSAN KAUNIAMINDAGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN KAUNIAMINDAGE , BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        97      ALI KUNNUMATHIGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ISMAIL HAJIVALUDORUGEBADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSDWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        98      KADHA ATHIRIMATHIGOTHI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN MUTHEGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        99      ALI KAUNIKAGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN HUSSAIN BAVAGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        100     HAVVA KUDALIGOTHI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED ATHIRIMEDUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        101     AMINA ATHIRIMEDUGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KUDAGE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        102     FATHIMA ADDUGE
                AGED 76 YEARS
                THUBEBE, SABEERA NIVAS, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        103     HASSAN BABIGOTHI UTHURUFARATHUGE IBRAHIM
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED HASSAN BABIGOTHI, RAZEENA NIVAS, ERA F12,
                ETTUKATTIL TEMPLE ROAD, ELAMAKKARA, ERNAKULAM, PIN -
                682026
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                SHRI.SAYYID MOHAMMED NILAMUDDIN M.
                SHRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                SHRI.E.C.AHAMED FAZIL
                SRI.P.C.MUHAMMED NOUSHIQ
                SHRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
                SMT.JAHANA SHERIN.K
                SHRI.A AL FAYAD
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY),
                UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW, UNION TERRITORY
                DIVISION, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R7    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI R V SREEJITH SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28392 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      AMINA KAFOGOTHI
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O.ISMAIL MAYAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/92, KAFOGOTHI HOUSE,
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      HASSAN HEUKAGOTHI
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O.ALI BODULAVAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/129, HEUKAGOTHI
                HOUSE,BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      HUSSAIN BODUGE
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O.ISMAIL NEVIBEBEGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/37, BODUGE HOUSE,
                RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         4      KADHA KUDATHIGOTHI DEKUNUGE
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O.MOOSA MAYAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/100, KUDATHIGOTHI
                DEKUNUGE HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      FATHIMA SAMPAGOTHI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O.VADIKAGOTHI MOHAMMED KAKA, HOUSE NO.2/113,
                SAMPAGOTHI HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE,MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      HAVVA KUNNUGE UTHURUFARATHUGE
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O.KUNNUGE UTHRUFARATHUGE AYSHA, HOUSE NO.2/137,
                KUNNUGE UTHRUFARATHUGE HOUSE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      MOOSA FABURIKAGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O.MOHAMMED NASEEBUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.2/78, FABURIKAGE
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      IBRAHIM MANIKFAN KEHIGANDUVAR
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O.KEHIGANDUVAR FATHIMA MANIKA, HOUSE NO.3/41,
                KEHIGANDUVAR HOUSE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MINICOY,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28600 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      CHERIYABI K.P
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O AMMED MUKRIYAILLAM, KUTTITHAYEPURA(H), KAVARATTI
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         2      ABDUL SALEEM K.K,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA, KOYAMMAKKADA(H) KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         3      MOHAMMED FAIZAL P,
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O SAIDALI K, PATTIYAVA (H), KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         4      VALIYABI C.M,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O POO CHEKKILLAM MALIKA, CHEKKILLAM MALIKA (H),
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
    
         5      BEEBI T.T,
                AGED 67 YEARS
                W/O LATE M.C MOHAMMED KOYA, THAITHOTTAM(H), KILTAN
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      DR. P KOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O LATE NALLAKOYA B, PUTHIYATH (H), ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         7      HUSSAIN MANIKFAN A.M,
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN MANIKFAN, ALIMALMI GOTHI, MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          730
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       731
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28640 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      DALEKHA SAKKAGOTHI
                AGED 77 YEARS
                D/O BADAGE HUSSAINKAKA HOUSE NO.3/143 SAKKAGOTHI HOUSE,
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      FATHIMA KIYAVAGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KIYAVAGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/147, KIYAVAGOTHI HOUSE
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         3      KADHA MOIDEENKAGOTHI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O ISMAILKAKA HOLIDAGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/78 MOIDEENKAGOTHI
                HOUSE, NEW BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         4      HASSAN DONNAKAGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED FODUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/78 DONNAKAGOTHI
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     732
    
    
         5      FATHIMA MUHUJINKAGOTHI
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM EDRUGOTHI BIDHARUGE, HOUSE NO.3/78
                MUHUJINKAGOTHI, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         6      AYSHA KAFOGOTHI
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O ALIKAKA MUTHEGE HOUSE NO.3/37 KAFOGOTHI HOUSE
                RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      HAVVA ALIKAGEDORU
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED HAVATHAGE HOUSE NO.3/102 ALIKAGEDHORU
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      HAVVA MISQUIDORUGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL MISQUIDORUGE, HOUSE NO. 3/257 MISQIUDORUGE
                HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      SAKEENA KUDANGOTHI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KALIFAGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/123 KUDANGOTHI HOUSE,
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     733
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          734
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI ARL SUNDARESAN - ASGI
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       735
    
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28695 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      IBRAHIM KOLUGOTHI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA KUREJAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/215, KOLUGOTHI HOUSE,
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      IBRAHIM ODIVALUMATHIGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KUNDIGANDUGE, HOUSE NO.4/277B, ALIKAGEDHORU
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      HASSAN SERIKKAL
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ALI ISMAIL SAKKAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/143, SERIKKAL
                HOUSE BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      FATHIMA SUBADUGOTHI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF KOLUGEDORU, HOUSE NO.3/143, SUBADUGOTHI
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     736
    
    
         5      THAHIRA T
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KADHA , HOUSE NO.2/166, THIRERUGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      NADEEMA M
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA, HOUSE NO.2/143, MAUGASDHARUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      KADEEJA B.V
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED, HOUSE NO.2/155, BODUVALUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         8      HAVVA VDG
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA, HOUSE NO.2/73, VARANGEDHORUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         9      ISMAIL F.F
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED, HOUSE NO.2/167, FENFURIGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                           2026:KER:59671
                                     737
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
                ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF,
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     738
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       739
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28700 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      HAVVA MASSODIKAGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                W/O LATE MOHAMMED BANDARABAVAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.2/106,
                MASSODIKAGOTHI HOUSE, AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         2      AYSHA FONEEGOTHI
                AGED 79 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMEDKAKA FONEEGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/121, FONEEGOTHI
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         3      FATHIMA NEVIBEBEGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O M. ABDUL MAJEED, HOUSE NO.3/155, NEVIBEBEGOTHI
                HOUSE, AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      FATHIMA THUDATHAGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MANIKFAN MUDINGE, HOUSE NO.3/131,
                THUDATHAGE HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     740
    
    
         5      FATHIMA SUBADUGOTHI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF KOLUGEDORUGE, HOUSE NO.3/143, SUBADUGOTHI
                HOUSE, AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      KADHA HITHIGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O LATE FATHIMA HITHIGE, HOUSE NO.2/186, HITHIGE
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      SAFIYA AOUGOTHI
                AGED 51 YEARS
                W/O ISMAIL RAMMEDU BIDHARUGE, HOUSE NO.2/109, GREEN
                LAND HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         8      MOHAMMED HINAVAGOTHI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                HOUSE NO.2/257, HINAVAGOTHI HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         9      IBRAHIM KOHORATHUGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O LATE DOMBIBI KOHORATHUGE, HOUSE NO.2/237,
                KOHORTHUGE HOUSE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                     741
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
                ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     742
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       743
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28728 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      KUNHIKOYA P.S
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O LATE AMBATHACHETTA MOHAMMED, PUTHIYA SURAMBI HOUSE,
                KADMAT ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN-682556 NOW RESIDING AT
                HASHIM MUBARAK HOUSE, HOUSE NO. E3-303(D), NEAR
                THOUMBATHIMMADA, KAVARATI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682555
    
         2      HAMEEDABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                W/O LATE KOCI THITHIYAPURA MOHAMMED, BEEMAPURA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      RAZIYA. M
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O LATE KOCI THITHIYAPURA MOHAMMED, MADAKKARA HOUSE,
                KAVARATTI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     744
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                KAVARATTTI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     745
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                        746
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                      PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28737 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      JALALUDHEEN,
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KADER, MONAPURAKAD(H), ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      NOORUTHAHAR T,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA, THACHERY (H), KEECHERY, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682551
    
         3      MUKHBIL K,
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA K.K, KUNHALI (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     747
    
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                AGED 34 YEARS
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       748
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28836 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      AMINA.HK
                AGED 84 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN HEYOGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/88 HANDIKAGOTHI HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      AYSHA.KB
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O DONKO THITHIGE HOUSE NO.1/188 KORHEEGE BIDHARUGE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         3      MOHAMMED HANEEF.K
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O ALI MAYAGOTHI, HOUSE NO. 3/18 KADAGOTHI HOUSE,
                RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         4      ALI HEUKAGOTHI
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM DONHAVVAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/129 HEUKAGOTHI
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     749
    
    
         5      AMINA KARAGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O AOUGE AYSHA HOUSE NO.1/105 KARAGE ATHIRIGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         6      HASSAN KELUGE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ALI SAFARUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/37 , KELUGE HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      HALEEMATH ADIGANDUKORIGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN LAVALIKAGE HOUSE NO.1/60 ADIGANDUKORIGE
                HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      ARIFA KUNNUMATHIGE B
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O.DONKO KAUNIMANGE, HOUSE NO.1/151B, KUNNUMATHIGE
                ATHIRIGE HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      AMINA MANIKA AMINDATHAGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O. AOUGE MOHAMMED MANIKFAN, HOUSE NO.1/258,
                AMINDATHAGE HOUSE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        10      MOHAMMED KAGGAUGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O.LATE ISMAIL KERUGE, HOUSE NO.2/188, KAGGAUGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     750
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PINCODE, PIN -
                682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MINICOY,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     751
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       752
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28910 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      IBRAHIM MB
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN HAAJI HOUSE NO.2/194 SUHANA NIVAS HOUSE,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      AMINA.D
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA HOUSE NO.2/3 DHIMATHIGANDUVAR HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      FATHIMA K.F.B
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA.A HOUSE NO.2/180, KALIFABEBEGOTHI HOUSE
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         4      MOHAMMED ASLAM.T
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA ALI, HOUSE NO. 2/159 THUDIYAGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     753
    
    
         5      MOOSA MANIKFAN
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O ATHIRI EDIYAKKAL HAVVA MANIKA HOUSE NO. 3/66 KOLU
                IDIYAKKAL HOUSE RAMMED VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         6      AMINA H.B
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED HOUSE NO.2/108B, RASHEEDIAS HOUSE,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      FATHIMA H.B
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED, HOUSE NO.3/46 , HASSANBEBEGOTHI HOUSE,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         8      DONMANIKFAN A.M.G
                AGED 86 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM MANIKFAN, HOUSE NO. 3/64 AOUKOHORATHU
                HOUSE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      HAVVA A.M.G
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O. DONMANIKFAN HOUSE NO. 3/64 AOUKOHORATHU HOUSE,
                RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     754
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT MINISTRY
                OF HOME AFFAIRS GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI SINGH MARG,
                HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI, PIN -
                110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP SECRETARIAT KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     755
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       756
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28952 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      KOYA,
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O SAYED BUKHARI CHETTUPURA, BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      RIYASKHAN
                AGED 33 YEARS
                S/O UMMER P, KANDILATHU PURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
         3      HAJAROMMABI
                AGED 88 YEARS
                D/O INDHEEN KUNHANATTICHETTA, BILUTHETH BIDUMKATT,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         4      SAFARULLA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SUHARABI (LATE) UMMATHABIYYA PURA, UMMATHABIYYA
                PURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         5      SALEEMABI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O KHADER THAILATH, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     757
    
    
         6      MOHAMMED MUBEEN
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O HAMZAKOYA POODAMKAKKADA, MALIYEKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         7      HAJARA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O ALIF BILUTHETH, MALIYEKKAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         8      MOHAMMED
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF, APPURAKKATT, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
         9      HUMAIRATH
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O ASSAINAR MATHARAPURA, KADIYAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        10      AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O KOYA BAPPATHIYODA, KUNTHATHALAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        11      MOHAMMED KHALEEL
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA THAZHAPURA, KAVALCHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        12      MUTHUBI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O SAYED KOYA, KOMALAM MAYAPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        13      HABUSABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA S.V. P, MAYANKAKKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     758
    
    
        14      UMMABI
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O SHAIKOYA M.K, HAJJUMMADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
        15      HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O ABDULKHADER CHEMMANAMPALLI, CHEMMANAMPALLI,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        16      KOYAKKIDAVU
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA NALLAL, ACHAMMADA , ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        17      KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA KANNATHIMMADA, NEELATHUPURA , ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        18      SAHIKOYA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O MAJEED KUNUMPURA, ACHAMMADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        19      MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVU UMMARTHAKKADA, MAKKETT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        20      KOYA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED PACHANAL, THACHERI MOOSATHADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        21      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA PANDARATH, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     759
    
    
        22      AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKKIDAVU LAVANAKKAL, MATHARAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        23      HAJAROMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O PATHUMMABI ARATHUPURA, ARATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        24      MUHSIN
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA KADAPPURATHA ILLAM, MONAPURAKKAD, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        25      MOHAMMED THAHIR
                AGED 27 YEARS
                S/O HUSAIN PAKRICHIYAPURA, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        26      KADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O SAYED LAVANAKKAL, PATHUMMAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        27      SAYED
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O AHMAD THAILATH, AMBATHU CHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        28      SAFIYABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYAKOYA MAYAMPOKKADA, AMMELAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        29      ATTAKIDAVU
                AGED 71 YEARS
                S/O HAMZATH KATTAKAM, KUNHIPURA , ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     760
    
    
        30      AYSHABI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O ABOOSALA MAYAMPOKKADA, KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        31      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA MAYAMPOKKADA, KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        32      NALLAKOYA
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O SAINABI BILUTHETH, BILUTHETH, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        33      RAHMATH BEEGUM
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O BADARUDHEEN NELLAL, ACHADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        34      MOHAMMED BADUSHA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O SAYED KOYA AZHIKKAKAM MANATTIBIYYAPURA, KOMALAM
                MAYAPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        35      POOTHEVI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA KERAKKADA, MATHIL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        36      MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVU ALIYATHARA, CHEMMACHERI LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        37      MOHAMMED MOINUDHEEN
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA BELIPURA, KUNHALI, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     761
    
    
        38      RAHMATH
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O ABDULKHADER KUNNASHADA, KARAKKUNNEL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        39      POOKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O AHMED MOODAMPURA, THACHERI MOOSATHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        40      BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O AHMED THACHERI, AMBATHU CHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        41      MOHAMMED BASHEER
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF THACHERI UMMAMMADA, THAILATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        42      KOYA
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O YACOOB KADIYAMMADA, PADINJARE PUTHIYA PANDARAM,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        43      DR. NAJMA
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O UMMABI VALIYA KOLIKKAD, VALIYA KOLIKKAD, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        44      ATTABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                W/O KOYAMMA HAJI THOORIYAMMADA, MAYAMPOKKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        45      MULLAPOO
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA ACHAMMADA, KARAKKUNNEL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     762
    
    
        46      SEETHIKOYA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE KUNNASHADA, THACHERI, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        47      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF CHEMMANAMPALLI (LATE), LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        48      SIDDEEQUE
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O HAJJ KUTTY, KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
        49      HUMAIRATH
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA ATTALADA, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        50      RAHMATHBI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED ANATHPUTHIYAPURA, KANNICHETTA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        51      FARSANA BEEGUM
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O KOYA MONTHAM PALLI, PERUMPALLI, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        52      MOHAMMED IQUBAL
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O KHADER MOODAMPURA, ATTALADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        53      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O ABDULKHADER ALIYATHARA, CYCLE PURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     763
    
    
        54      KHADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKKIDAVU KOYA, CHODATH, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        55      RAHMATH
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF PUTHIYA PANDARAM, PUTHIYA PANDARAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        56      KASIM
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KUNTHATHALAM, PUTHIYA PANDARAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        57      MOHAMMED ABDUL GAFOOR
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA CHODATH (LATE), EDAYAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        58      KUNHIKOYA
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA KAKKANAL, PALLIPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        59      BAMBATHIBI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O ABDULKHADER ALIYATHARA, CYCLE PURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        60      RAMLATH BEEGUM
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O SHAIKOYA CHODATH (LATE), UMMATHABIYYAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        61      FARSANA BEEGUM
                AGED 34 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA MOODAMPURA, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     764
    
    
        62      RAHIL
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O ABDULLA NALAKAM, PANDATH PUTHIYA PURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        63      ABDUL RAZAK
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KOYA AYNAMMADA, NEELATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        64      MUHSIN
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA KUNNASHADA, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        65      ATTABI
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA SURAMBI, PURATHAKKAL, CHETHLATH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        66      KUNHISEETHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA BAPPATHIYODA, CHEMMACHERI LAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        67      SHAMSHAD BEEGUM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O ASSAINAR PERUMPALLI, PERUMPALLI, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        68      FATHIMA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA MAKKANI, MATHIL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        69      MOHAMMED BASHEER
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED MATHIL POOTHIYEL, KUNHALI, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     765
    
    
        70      MOHAMMED JALEEL
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVU KUNHANATTICHETTA, MALIYEKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        71      RUBAISA BANU
                AGED 29 YEARS
                D/O SIDDEEQUE MOODAMPURA, PAZHAYAKAM KATT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        72      AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O SAYED ABOO SALIH KOYA THANGAL, UMMATHABIYYAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        73      CHERIYABI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKIDAV KOTTIYATHATT, MATHIL OUTH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        74      DR. KOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA BILUTHETH, PUTHIYATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        75      MOHAMMED SAIFUDHEEN
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O KIDAV KUNNASHADA, KUNNUMPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        76      MUJEEB RAHMAN
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKIDAV PATHADA, THACHERI, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        77      ASHREF
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KHADER MATHIL PERELA (LATE), THATTAMPOKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     766
    
    
        78      KASIM
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE MAYAMPOKKADA, THARAMPALLI MAKKETT,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        79      SHIHABUDHEEN
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O MULLAKOYA MAKKETT, PANDATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        80      MUTHUBI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O BUHARI POOVADAKKATT, PANDATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        81      MULLAKOYA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF POOVADAKKATT, MAKKETT, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        82      MOHAMMED HASSAN
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED PALLIYET (LATE), ACHAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        83      MOHAMMED FAZAL
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALIH KOYA THANGAL CHETTATHADA, C.EDAYAKKAL
                PATHUMADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        84      MARIYOMMABI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM KUNHI PUTHAMMADAM, PANDARATH KATTAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        85      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA ALIYATHARA, KANNIPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     767
    
    
        86      KHADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O ATTAKOYA MONTHRAPALLI, NEELATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        87      MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA KATTUPURA, BELICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        88      SAYED SHAIK
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLA THAILATH, NELLAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
        89      SAIDA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KHADER THAILATH, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        90      SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA PALLIPURA, KOLIKKATT UMMAMMADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        91      KOYAMMA KOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL MAJEED THACHERI, ACHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        92      RAHMATH
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA PUTHIYATH, ATTALADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        93      SUHARABI
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O MULLAKOYA ALIYATHARA, PUTHIYA PANDARM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     768
    
    
        94      KOYAKKIDAV
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O MOIDEEN PADIPPURAKKAD, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        95      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KIDAV LAVANAKKAL, NELLAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
        96      MOHAMMED THAHA
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA LAVANAKKAL, NELLAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        97      MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA A.B, POILATH, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        98      MOHAMMED AROOS
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O SAYED LAVANAKKAL, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        99      MOHAMMED SAMEER
                AGED 39 YEARS
                S/O AROOS KUNNASHADA, AMBATH CHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        100     NALLAKOYA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O AHMAD PANDATHUPURA, MATHARAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        101     MOHAMMED
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KIDAV, POOVADAKKAD, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     769
    
    
        102     SUBAIDA
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUNHI, PANDATH KADIYAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        103     MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O SEETHI LAVANAKKAL, LAVANAKKLA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        104     SAROMMABI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O ABDULKHADER LAVANAKKAL, MOODAMPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        105     KOYA
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ABDUL KHADER LAVANAKKAL, MOODAMPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        106     THAJUNNISABI
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O AHMAD MAKKETT, THAJ PALACE, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        107     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O KIDAV NELLAL, PACHANAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682551
    
        108     ASMABI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUNHI, KADIYAMMADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        109     SAROMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA PUTHIYA PURA AYSHA MANZIL, KOLIKKATT
                IYYAMMADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     770
    
    
        110     SUHARABI
                AGED 82 YEARS
                D/O SAYED KOYA MOTHIYAM PATHUMMADA, NEELATHUPURA
                THATHADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        111     HABUSABI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA KOILATT, SHAIKHINTEVEED, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        112     MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA MOTHIYAM PATHUMMADA, SHAIKHINTEVEED,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        113     MOHAMMED SHAFI
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O THANGAKOYA MATHIL, KEECHERI THATTAMPOKKADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        114     SAFIYA BEEGUM
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED, HAREERA MANZIL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        115     SHA NAVAS
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA PACHANAL (LATE), KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        116     JANNATHUNNISA
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O HAMZAKOYA PACHANAL (LATE), KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        117     MULLABI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O ALIF MAYAMPOKKADA, ACHAMMADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     771
    
    
        118     RAHMATH
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O KIDAV MATHARAPURA, MAKKETT, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        119     MUMTHAS BEEGUM
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA BAINATT, PALLIPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        120     ABDUL RAZAQUE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O AHMAD AYNAMMADA, PUTHAM MADAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        121     MOHAMMED RAFI
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O SEETHI KARACHETTA (LATE), NELLAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        122     RAHMATH
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O KHADER KUNNASHADA, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        123     THAMEEMBIN ISMAIL
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O SAYED ISMAIL (LATE), PALLIPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        124     NUSAIBA
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF MAYAMPOKKADA, ACHAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        125     IMADUDHEEN
                AGED 25 YEARS
                S/O JAMALUDHEEEN L.P.P (LATE), NELLAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     772
    
    
        126     MOHAMMED NASARUDHEEN
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O SAYED SAHIK NELLAL, KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        127     AMINA BEEVI
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O CHERIYA KOYA PENTAM VELI PURA, NEELATHUPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        128     CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA CHEKKUMMADA, KANNIATHIMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        129     KOYA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O KOYAKKIDAV THATTAMPOKKADA, MATHIL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        130     AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA KANNICHETTA, BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        131     MOHAMMED ASHIK
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA KANNICHETTA, BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        132     MOHAMMED KHALEEL
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA KOLIKKAD, THATTAMPOKKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        133     MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O SAYEED KUNNASHADA, ALIMAPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     773
    
    
        134     MUTHUBI
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUHARI BILUTHETH, KADIYAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        135     AYSHABI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUKHARI CHETTUPURA, BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        136     ABDUL RAZZAK
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O KOYA ALIMAPURA, CYCLE PURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        137     MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O KOYA CHEKKUMMADA, NEELATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        138     MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ABOOSALA MAKKETT, VALIYA PANDARAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        139     MOHAMMED BASHEER
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA T.M, AMMELAM KARAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        140     MULLABI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA PENTAM VELI PURA, SHEKKUMMADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        141     MUNAVARATH
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA PACHANAL (LATE), KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     774
    
    
        142     SUBAIDA
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA LAVANAKKAL (LATA), KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        143     SAROMMABI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O ABDULKHADER NELLAL, KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        144     ALTHAFKHAN
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA MOOSAMBATHADA, BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        145     JIHADUL AKBER
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O MUTHUKOYA KANNICHETTA, BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        146     MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMA BILUTHETH, KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        147     SAYED KOYA
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KOYA THANGAL UMMAMMADA, ARATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        148     JAMAL
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA KARACHETTA, THACHERI, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        149     AYSHOMMABI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O SAYED BUHARI NELLAL, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     775
    
    
        150     KUDRATH BEEGUM
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED PATHUPURA, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        151     NASEEMA BEEGUM
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA PURATHUPURA, BAINATT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        152     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KOYA CHEKKUMMADA, NEELATHUURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        153     SAINUDHEEN
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED ALIYATHARA, PADIPPURAKKAD, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        154     AYSHABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKKIDAV KUNNUMPURA, PAPET, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        155     UMMABI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA BILUTHETH, KANNICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        156     NALLAKOYA
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O AHMAD ACHAMMADA, PATHACHETTA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        157     RAHMATHULLA
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O SAHIKOYA P.P.P, DOULATH MANZIL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     776
    
    
        158     MOHAMMED SHAJAHAN
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KASIM PERUMPALLI, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        159     SEETHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O UMMALLI MATHIL, MATHIL PERELA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        160     MUTHUKOYA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBAKER KUNNASHADA, THACHERI MOOSATHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        161     MOHAMMED HUSSAIN
                AGED 40 YEARS
                S/O HAMZAKOYA MAYAMPOKKADA, AMMELAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        162     MOHAMMED ASLAM NASER
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED LAVANAKKAL POOVINAPURA, PALLIYETT,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        163     ZAINUL ABID
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA LAVANAKKAL (LATE), MAYAMPOKKADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        164     HAMZAKOYA
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF PANDARATH, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        165     MOHAMMED DAVAHIR
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O POOKUNHIKOYA ATTALADA, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     777
    
    
        166     MOHAMMED ALI ASKER
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KHALEEL KOLIKKAD, KUNHALI, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        167     JAMALUDHEEN THANGAL
                AGED 36 YEARS
                S/O SAYED SHAIKOYA THANGAL E.P.I, 40 YEARS, KUNHALI,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        168     MOHAMMED SAYED SHAMSUDHEEN
                AGED 26 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KHALEEL KUNHALI, KOLIKKAD, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        169     RUBEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O SARA BAPPATHIYODA, BAPPATHIYODA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        170     ASFER ALI
                AGED 30 YEARS
                S/O ASSAINAR KANNICHETTA, PANDATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        171     MOHAMMED SALAHUDHEEN
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O KASMIKOYA PATHUMMADA (LATE), MOOTHARAMMEL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        172     MOHAMMED BASHEER
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O KUNHIKOYA THANGAL, NEELATHUPURA PERAYILA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        173     AYSHABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O MAJEED LAVANAKKAL, PERUMPALLI, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     778
    
    
        174     MOHAMMED RAFEEK
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA LAVANAKKAL, PAKRICHIYA PURA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        175     ABDUL JABBAR
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA PUTHIYATH, ATTALADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        176     BASHEER
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA LAVANAKKAL, PAKRICHIYA PURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        177     SITHUNNISA BEEGUM
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED PERUMPALLI, PATTAKALKATT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        178     MOHAMMED SALEEM
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O SABIJAN KARACHETTA, PUTHIYATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        179     MOHAMMED HASHIM
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O AHMMAD PANDATHUPURA, BELICHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        180     ZAINUL ABID
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O YOUSAF KERAKKADA, KODIVALAPPU ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        181     MOHAMMED NASER
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA LAVANAKKAL, PAKRICHIYA PURA ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     779
    
    
        182     PATHUMMABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O MULLAKOYA ALIYATHARA, MULLAPPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        183     MOHAMMED BASHEER
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA EDAYAKKAL, NEELATHUPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        184     ZULFIQUER
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA, KOLIKKAD, ACHADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        185     JALEEL
                AGED 42 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE. P.P, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
        186     YACOOB
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KUNNUMPURA, THACHERY PERELA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        187     BISMILLA KHAN AMMELAM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        188     BEENA BEEGUM
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O ABOOSALA KATHIYAMMADA, PANDARATHKATTAPPURA, ANDROTH
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                     780
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                SHRI.SAYYID MOHAMMED NILAMUDDIN M.
                SHRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                SHRI.E.C.AHAMED FAZIL
                SRI.P.C.MUHAMMED NOUSHIQ
                SHRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
                SMT.JAHANA SHERIN.K
                SHRI.A AL FAYAD
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN
                - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                ANDROTT ISLAND, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, UNION
                TERRITORY DIVISION, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     781
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       782
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 28961 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      MOHAMMED KALAM
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KUNNASHADA, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      JOUHARATH
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED THACHERI PERELA, KANDLATH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         3      MOHAMMED FATHAHULLA
                AGED 41 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF KARACHETTA (LATE), KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         4      NAFEESABI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA THACHERI, KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         5      SAYYID JALALUDHEEN
                AGED 35 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDKOYA PATHUMMADA, K.CHERIYADAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     783
    
    
         6      KHADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA LAVANAKKAL, PALLIYETT, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         7      ATTABI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA THAILATH, MATHIL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
         8      CHERIYABI
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O KHADER PATHUMMAPURA, KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         9      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF MATHIL KERAKKADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
        10      RAMEEDA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O SAYED ISMAIL UMMIYYAPURA, RAMEEDA MANZIL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        11      MOHAMMED KASIM
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED THACHERI MOOSATHADA, PAPPET,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        12      BUHARI
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O SHAIK THAILATH, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        13      MOHAMMED HUSSAIN
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA EDAYAKKAL, K.CHERIYADAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     784
    
    
        14      MULLABI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KUNHIKOYA C.P.K, PALLIPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        15      SAROMMABI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O YACOOB MATHARAPURA,, PANDATHUPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP SHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        16      HASSAN
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKOYA CHODATH (LATE), CHEKKUMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        17      KHALEEL
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O KIDAV PURATHUKKATT PUTHIYA PURA, PAKKICHIYYAPURA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        18      SAIDABI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O KIDAV MELAPURA, PUTHIYA PANDARAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        19      MOHAMMED BASHEER
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O ATTAKOYA KANJARKAKKADA, K.CHERIYADAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        20      KOYAKKIDAV
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O ASSAINAR PANDATHUPURA,, MATHARAPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        21      NUSAIBA
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O KIDAV NELLAL, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     785
    
    
        22      JALAL
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O YOUSEF PANDATHU PUTHIYA PURA, MOODAMPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        23      ZEENATH
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMA KUNNUMPURA, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        24      MOHAMMED KASSIM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O SIDDEEQUE KOMALAM KAD,, KUTTIYATHARA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        25      RASHEED
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KEELAPURA, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        26      JOUHARATHUNNISA BEEGUM
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA MATHARAPPURAKKATT, PERUMPALLI, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        27      JANNATHBI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA NELLAL, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        28      MUHSIN
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O YACOOB CHETTAPOKKADA, ACHAMMADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        29      THAHIRA BEEGUM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM MOODAMPURA, CHEMMACHERI LAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     786
    
    
        30      NOOR MOHAMMED
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM MOODAMPURA, CHEMMACHERI LAVANAKKAL,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        31      HUSSAIN
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O NALLAKOYA PUTHIYATH, ATTALADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        32      RAIHANATH
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O KIDAV BILUTHETH, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        33      CHERIYAKOYA
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O AHMED KUNNASHADA, ATTALADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        34      RAHILABI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF MELAPURA, MELAPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        35      MUHSIN
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED ACHAMMADA (LATE), 58 YEARS,
                MELAPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        36      BEEBI
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O ALIF MAYAMPOKKADA, ACHAMMADA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        37      NASEEMABI
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O ABBAS KUNNASHADA, LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     787
    
    
        38      BISHRUL HAFI
                AGED 32 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KUNNASHADA, LAVANAKKAL, PRESIDENT SKSSF,
                MOOLA UNIT, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        39      ATTABI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O YOUSEF HAJI ACHAMMADA, KARACHETTA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        40      DOULATH BEEGUM
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O SAYED MOHAMMED NELLAL, BILUTHETH, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        41      BADARUDHEEN
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O SAYED ISMAIL BITHNATT, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        42      HAMEEDTHBI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED AZHIKKAKAMPURA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
        43      MOHAMMED NASER YOUSEF CHEMMANAMPALLI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                LAVANAKKAL, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        44      GAREEB NAVAS
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O BADER MATHIL, MOOLAKKAD, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
        45      SIDDEEQUE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O KIDAV KUNNASHADA, MOTHIYATHODA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     788
    
    
        46      KHAIRUNNISA
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O KHADER MATHARAPURA, KUNNASHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        47      SAROMMABI
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O INDHEEN THACHERI, MAYAMPOKKADDA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        48      KUNHIBI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA KUNNEL, KUNHALI, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
    
        49      ATTAKOYA
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O SAYED MOHAMMED KOYA KAKKARCHIKAKKADA, CHEKKUMMADA,
                ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        50      MARIYOMMABI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ASSAINAR B.C, KOMALAMKAD, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682551
    
        51      ATTABI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O KOYAMMAKOYA THANGAL POILATH, KOMALAM, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        52      RAHMATH
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O KOYAKKIDAV KUNNASHADA, PATHADA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
        53      PATHUMMABI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O KIDAV BILUTHETH, ALIYATHARA, ANDROTH, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                     789
    
    
        54      KHADEEJOMMABI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O POOKOYA CHEKKUMMADA, PALLIPURA, ANDROTH,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                SHRI.SAYYID MOHAMMED NILAMUDDIN M.
                SHRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                SHRI.E.C.AHAMED FAZIL
                SRI.P.C.MUHAMMED NOUSHIQ
                SHRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
                SMT.JAHANA SHERIN.K
                SHRI.A AL FAYAD
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                ANDROTH ISLAND, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI,, PIN - 110001
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     790
    
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, UNION
                TERRITORY DIVISION, NEW DELHI,, PIN - 110001
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       791
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 29403 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      SABEERA MDF
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O ALI DEVANIGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/97 MEDUVALUDORUGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      AYSHA SNG
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O HAVVABI HOUSE NO.2/141 SEENANGOTHI HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         3      AMINA HK
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA HK HOUSE NO.2/171, KALIFABEBEGOTHI HOUSE
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         4      AYSHA DMG BURI
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN THIRERUGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/168 KUDAHAJIGE
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         5      MOHAMMED VM
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN HOUSE NO.2/57 VALUMATHIGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     792
    
    
         6      DONMANIKFAN
                AGED 86 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM MANIKFAN, HOUSE NO.3/64 KAMBOGOTHI HOUSE,
                RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      AMINA DVK
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF HITHIGE , HOUSE NO.2/176 DEVANIGOTHI KUDAGE
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      FATHIMA KFB
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA KALIFABABIGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/100
                KALIFABEBEGOTHI HOUSE FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         9      HUSSAIN.AK
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED.H HOUSE NO.3/102 ALIKAGEDORU HOUSE,
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
        10      FATHIMA T
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA.T HOUSE NO.2/150 THUDIYAGOTHI HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     793
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     794
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       795
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 29483 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      MOHAMMED B
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA.F.F, HOUSE NO.2/79 AOUGE BIDHARUGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      ISMAIL O.L
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O. ALI KOLUGEGE, HOUSE NO.2/172, OLETHEREGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         3      KADHA T
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED MUTHEGE ATHIRIGE, HOUSE NO.2/160,
                THUDIYAGOTHI HOUSE FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         4      KADEEJA H.F
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O ALI F.F., HOUSE NO.2/167, FENFURIGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     796
    
    
         5      FATHIMA T.V
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O. HUSSAIN OLUBADGE HOUSE NO.2/44, OLUBAGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         6      FATHIMA MANIKA AOUEDIYAKKAL
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O.LATE IBRAHIM KUTTY, HOUSE NO.3/71, AOUEDIYAKKAL
                HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      FOUSIYA A.E
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O.LATE MOHAMMED MANIKFAN, AREPPALIGOTHI, HOUSE
                NO.3/71, AOUEDIYAKKAL HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         8      ALI R.B
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O.HASSAN KUNNUMANJAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.2/78, RAMMED
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         9      AYSHA KAFOGOTHI
                AGED 73 YEARS
                W/O. MOOSA MARANDUGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/37, NOOGE
                UTHRUFARATHUGE HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
        10      AYSHA LAVAFANDAGOTHI
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O. AMINA HOUSE NO.1/206 LAVAFANDAGOTHI HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     797
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     798
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       799
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 29661 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      AYSHA.MD
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O ALI HUSSAINBAVAGE HOUSE NO.4/97 MALIGE DEKUNUGE
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      DALEEKA.B
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA BADAGE HOUSE NO.4/56 BADAGE HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      MOOSA.KRB
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KADHATHAGE HOUSE NO.4/78, KIRUBUIGOTHI
                HOUSE BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         4      AMINA.LG
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O ALI KORUHAJIGE HOUSE NO.4/116 FUNAMAUGE HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         5      SALEENA.M
                AGED 41 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED HANDIKAGOTHI BIDHARUGE HOUSE NO.9/8
                SALEENA MAHAL HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     800
    
    
         6      ALI ATHIRIGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O AYSHA ATHIRIGOTHI , HOUSE NO.1/119 ATHIRIGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      HUSSAIN DONDALEKAGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED HARANGE, HOUSE NO.4/450 DONKADHAGOTHI
                HOUSE, SOUTH PANDARAM , MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA KOREEGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O DONKO THITHIGE HOUSE NO.1/188 KOREEGE BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      MOHAMMED HEUKAGOTHI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O DONBIBI HEUKAGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/78 HEUKAGOTHI HOUSE,
                BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
        10      RASHEED THUBEBEGOTHI
                AGED 44 YEARS
                S/O ALI MAYAGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/18 THUBEBEGOTHI HOUSE,
                RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     801
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER MINICOY, UNION
                TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     802
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.V.SAJITH KUMAR, SC, CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF KERALA
                SRI R V SREEJITH, SC
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       803
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 29692 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      KADHA HITHIGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O LATE FATHUMMA HITHIGE, HOUSE NO.2/186, HITHIGE
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      HAVVA KAGGAUGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KAGGAUGE HOUSE NO.2/188, KAGGUAGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         3      DALEKHA KERUGE
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O LATE AYSHABI KERUGE, HOUSE NO.2/281, KERUGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         4      IBRAHIM MANIKFAN DOMMALIMEEGE
                AGED 76 YEARS
                S/O LATE HAVVA, HOUSE NO.2/263, DOMMALIMEEGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     804
    
    
         5      SAINABA KANDUGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O LATE AMINA KANDUGE, HOUSE NO.2/248, KANDUGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         6      AMINA K.K
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O YOUSAF B., KUDAKUNNUGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         7      DALEKHA V.D.G
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KADHA V.D.G., HOUSE NO.2/37, VARANGEDORUGOTHI
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      HAVVA M.B
                D/O MOOSA MUTHEGE, HOUSE NO.2/166, MUTHEGE BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      AYSHA T.R
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED K.M., HOUSE NO.2/166, THIRERUGE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
        10      FATHIMA B.K.G
                D/O MOOSA MUTHEGE, HOUSE NO.2/138, MUTHEGE BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     805
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     806
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
         6      THE CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI R.V. SREEJITH (SC)
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       807
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 29716 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      FATHIMA MANIKA ATHIRIGOTHI
                AGED 76 YEARS
                D/O AMINA MANIKA HOUSE NO.2/263, ATHIRIGOTHI HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      KADEEJA KANDUGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O LATE FATHIMA KANDUGE, HOUSE NO.2/248, KANDUGE
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      AMINA AOUGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOHAMMED AOUGOTHI ATHIRIGE, HOUSE NO.2/264,
                AOUGOTHI ATHIRIGE HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         4      DIDHUGE HAVVA
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O LATE AMINA DIDHUGE, HOUSE NO.2/277, DIDHUGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     808
    
    
         5      AMINA FAIKAGE
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O LATE DONTHAKURU, HOUSE NO.2/276, FAIKAGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         6      FATHIMA B.V
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA MAVADIGOTHI, HOUSE NO.2/156, BODUVALUGOTHI,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      ALI V.D.G
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED V.D.G, HOUSE NO.2/52, VARANGEDORUGOTHI
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
        * 8     AYSHA THILAVALUGE IRUGE   *[Corrected]
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O AMINA D.M.G, HOUSE NO.2/3, DIHAMATHIGANDUVAR HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
                *[The name of the 8th petitioner is corrected as
                "KADHA T.V." as per order dated 05.08.026 in
                I.A.No.1/2024 in WPC.29716/2024].
    
         9      AMINA N.K
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O KADHA NAKTHORIGE, HOUSE NO.2/52, NAKATHORIGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
        10      MOOSA M.B
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ISMAIL KAGGAUGE, HOUSE NO.1/266, MALIMBEBEGOTHI
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     809
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     810
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       811
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 29937 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      KADHA KAFOGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O DOMBIBI KAFOGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/37 NOOGE
                UTHRUFARATHUGE HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         2      ISMAIL MUTHEGE
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O AYSHA MUTHEGE HOUSE NO.2/190 MUTHEGE HOUSE, RAMMED
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         3      MOOSA KORIGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O DONKO THITHIGE HOUSE NO.1/188, KORIGE BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      SULAIKHA BODUSAFARUGOTHI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                W/O ISMAIL HOUSE NO.1/11 BODUSAFARUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     812
    
    
         5      AYSHA.HB
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN KORUHAJIGE HOUSE NO.4/26 HUSSAINBAVAGE
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN
                - 682559
    
         6      AYSHA.O.K
                AGED 64 YEARS
                W/O HASSAN MEDUGE, HOUSE NO.4/25 ODIVALUKOLUGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN
                - 682559
    
         7      FATHIMA.HB
                AGED 53 YEARS
                W/O ALI BADAGE, HOUSE NO.4/26 HUSSAINBAVAGE HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         8      KADEEJA.KB
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA HOUSE NO.4/110 KATHEEBUKAGOTHI HOUSE BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         9      AMINA.KB
                AGED 62 YEARS
                W/O MOOSA MEDUGE HOUSE NO.4/45 KALUKAGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN
                - 682559
    
        10      MOHAMMED RAFEEQUE.K
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM BODUVAOUGANDUVAR HOUSE NO.3/41,
                KEHIGANDUVAR HOUSE SADIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     813
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                     814
    
    
                ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI R.V. SREEJITH (SC)
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       815
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 29941 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      ALI GANDIAMINAGE
                AGED 46 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBAKAR HOUSE NO.1/16 GANDIAMINAGE HOUSE,
                KENDIPARTY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         2      MOHAMMED DAMUGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O DAMUGE BIDHARUGE AMINA HOUSE NO.3/459 HASEENA NIVAS
                HOUSE, SOUTH PANDARAM, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      SAKEENA MONEGE
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOOSA THILAVALUGE HOUSE NO.2/273, MONEGE
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      ALI KELAGE
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KATTIGE HOUSE NO.1/264A KELAGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     816
    
    
         5      MOOSA HOLIMANJAGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED HOUSE NO.1/156 HOLIMNAJAGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         6      AMINA MANIKA ALIMALIMEEGOTHI
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O BURIGE FATHIMA MANIKA, HOUSE NO.2/250
                ALIMALIMEEGOTHI HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         7      MOHAMMED MANIKFAN THUBEBEGOTHI
                AGED 79 YEARS
                S/O LATE KADEEJA MANIKA , HOUSE NO.3/2 THUBEBEGOTHI
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         8      HASSAN ADIGANDUGOTHI
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O LATE ADIGANDUGOTHI HAVVA HOUSE NO.2/242
                ADIGANDUGOTHI HOUSE SADIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         9      MOHAMMED KUDEHIGOTHI
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O LATE AMINABI KEDEHIGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/279 KUDEHIGOTHI
                HOUSE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN
                - 682559
    
        10      FATHIMA MANIKA DONDIGOTHI
                AGED 76 YEARS
                D/O LATE IBRAHIM MANIKFAN HOUSE NO.2/261
                LENDURANGANDUVAR, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     817
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     818
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    UNION OF INDIA
                CHIEF OF AIR STAFF, INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN
                SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-
                682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       819
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 29974 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
                MOHAMMED AJMAL K,
                AGED 31 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED RAFEEKH K. C, AGED 31, KOMALAM HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP -, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADV SRI.K.M.FIROZ
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI-, PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI-, PIN -
                682559
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                ANDROTT ISLAND, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI-, PIN -
                682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     820
    
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI -, PIN - 110001
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW, UNION TERRITORY
                DIVISION, NEW DELHI -, PIN - 110001
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       821
    
    
    
                    IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 29978 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONER/S:
    
         1      KHAMARBAN,
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O ABDUL KADER, CYCLEPURA (H), ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         2      MOHAMMED MUSTHAFA. P,
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O SAYED ISMAIL KOYA, PATTAKAL (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         3      MOHAMMEDASHRAF ATTAKOYA THANGAL
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O SAYED ISMAIL KOYA, PATTAKAL (H), EDACHERY, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         4      HINDUNNISABI.M.K,
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O MUTHUKOYA, MAYAMKAKKADA ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         5      KUNHIBI.T,
                AGED 33 YEARS
                D/O KHAIRUNISABI, THCHERY,KEECHERY , ANDROTH ISLAND,
                U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                      822
    
    
         6      ABOOBACKER,
                AGED 34 YEARS
                S/O ABDULLAKOYA,PUTHIYA NALAKAM, ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
         7      MOHAMMED KHALEEL.AB,
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O POOKOYA AB, ALIYATHAMMADA BEETHATHEBIYAPURA,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENT/S:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, ANDROTH, PIN - 682551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     823
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                             2026:KER:59671
                                       824
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 30047 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      SAIFUDHEENKUNNASHADA
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O P.KOYA, KUNNASHADA (H), MOHIUDDEENPALLI ANDROTT,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         2      NALLAKOYA PUTHIYAAZHIKKAKAMKATTU
                AGED 88 YEARS
                S/O KUNJAHAMMAEDH HAJI, PUTHIYAAZHIKKAKAMKATTU(H)
                ANDROTT, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         3      IRSHAD BEEGUM KUNNASHADA
                AGED 40 YEARS
                D/O NALLAKOYA, PANDARATH (H) ANDROTT,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         4      ABOOSALIH.M.K
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O SHAIKKOYA, MOOSAMGAKKADA (H), ANDROTT,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
         5      SEETHI HAAJI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O SAYEDBUHARIKEECHALAM PUTHANPURA(H), ANDROTT,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                           2026:KER:59671
                                        825
    
    
         6      JUBAIRIYA.M.K
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O THNGAKOYA MOOSANKAKKADA (H) ANDROTT,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         7      RAHMATH.P.P
                AGED 54 YEARS
                W/O SAFIYULLA K.C PANDATHUPPURA (H)
                ANDROTT, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
         8      BEEFATHUMMABICHERIKKALPUTHIYAPURA
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O KIDAVEKAPPTUPURA, CHERIKKALPUTHIYAPURA(H)
                ANDROTT, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.R.ROHITH
                SMT.HARISHMA P.THAMPI
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                ANDROTH ISLAND,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          826
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       827
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 30168 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      DALEKHA.VDG
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O KADHA.VDG HOUSE NO.2/37 VARANGEDORUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         2      ALI.VDG
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED.VDG, HOUSE NO.2/52 VARANGEDORUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         3      AMINA MANIKA
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O ALI MANIKFAN HOUSE NO.4/160
                MURADUGANDUVAR AOUGE HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         4      IBRAHIM.DM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED IHAVANDUGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/4
                DIHAMATHIGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      AMINA.T
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KADHA.T HOUSE NO.2/158 THUDIYAGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         6      FATHIMA.M
                AGED 71 YEARS
                W/O ISMAIL KOLUGOTHIGE, HOUSE NO.4/71
                MEDUGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         7      IBRAHIM.HK
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN HEYYOGOTHI, HOUSE NO.4/88
                HANDIKAGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         8      HASSAN.M
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O ALI GANDUVARGE HOUSE NO.4/77 MEDUFALIGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         9      HAVVA.KH
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O KADHA KUNIKAGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/288
                KALUHAVVAGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
        10      AYSHA.KH
                AGED 58 YEARS
                W/O ALI THUDIYAGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/288
                KALUHAVVAGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110 001
    
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF ( SOUGHT TO BE IMPLEADED )
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       831
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 30196 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ABDUL WAHAB KC
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O KASMI CHERIYA PURA, KARIYAM CHETTA,
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         2      AMINA KI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O ABDUL KADER KOYA (LATE), KEELA ILLAM HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         3      KASMI A
                AGED 78 YEARS
                S/O SAILANI ADANA ILLAM(LATE), ADANA ILLAM,
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         4      ABDULLA PP,
                AGED 77 YEARS
                S/O KOYASSAN PITTIYA PURAM, PANDARA PURA,
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         5      SAINUL HAMEED M,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED MAMMIKATHIYODA(LATE), MAKKIYACHODA,
                AGTHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         6      MAVIYA P
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER KP (LATE), PAKRUMOOPANODA,
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 553
    
         7      ABDULLA KOYA M
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O SALMIKOYA CHALAKAD(LATE), MAKKASHIKAKKADA HOUSE,
                AGTHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         8      ABDUL KADER AP
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED ADANA ILLAM (LATE), AMBER PALLI(H),
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
         9      KASMI,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O SHAMSUDHEEN PAKKRUMOPPANODA, KULAILINODA (H),
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        10      MOHAMMED KK
                AGED 72 YEARS
                S/O CHERIYOM CHERIYAMMAD KAKKKADA, AGATHI ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        11      HALEEMABI KK
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O SAYEED KOYA KAKKADA , KUNHIKADIYAPPADA(H),
                AGTHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        12      HAMZA AI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER AMBERPALLI,ADANA ILLAM,
                AGTHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        13      AKBERALI T
                AGED 50 YEARS
                UMMERKOYA KOCHA, THEKLODA HOUSE,
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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        14      HAMZAKOYA MI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O KIDAVE KOYA KALLILLAM, MEPPAD ILLAM,
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
        15      ABDUL SHUKKOR B
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O USMAN CHERIMMAKKADA, BADATHODA,
                AGATHI ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 553
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.P.DEEPAK (SR.)
                SRI.RILGIN V.GEORGE
                SHRI.K.T.RAVEENDRAN
                SMT.AKSHARA K.P.
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, AGATTI, PIN - 682 553
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       835
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 30297 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      SHAHINA.OKRB
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM KUTTY HOUSE NO.3/188
                ODIVALUKIRUBUIGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         2      HAVVA.HK
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O ALI, HOUSE NO.4/33, HANDIKAGOTHI HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         3      AMINA.OK
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KUTTY HOUSE NO.4/469
                ODIVALUKANJANRUGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         4      MOHAMMED.BK
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN, HOUSE NO. 4/31 BADIKAGOTHI HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      HAZEENA.M
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O. MOHAMMED MOOSA HOUSE NO.4/87 MANJATHAGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         6      KADHA EIDUIBRAHIMGOTHI
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL BODULAVAGOTHI HOUSE NO.1/105,
                EIDUIBRAHIMGOTHI HOUSE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         7      HASSAN GANDEEGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED KARAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/120, GANDEEGE
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         8      FATHIMA AOUGEGOTHI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KADHA AOUGEGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/150, AOUGEGOTHI HOUSE,
                FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         9      FATHIMA KARAGE
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA AOUGE, HOUSE NO.1/105,
                KARAGE HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
        10      ISMAIL N.B
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ALI HOLIMANJAGE, HOUSE NO.1/18,
                NAKABEBEGOTHI HOUSE FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110 001
    
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          838
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       839
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 30303 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      DATHIFANUNGE RAHEEMA
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O LATE DATHIFANUNGE DOMMANIKA HOUSE NO.2/130
                DATHIFANUNGE HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         2      KALIFADATHAGE AYSHA
                AGED 88 YEARS
                D/O LATEALI GOBOLIGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/272 KALIFADATHAGE
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         3      MONEGE HAVVA
                AGED 81 YEARS
                D/O LATE AYSHA MONEGE HOUSE NO.2/273, MONEGE HOUSE
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         4      AMINA MANIKA DOMMALIMEEGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOHAMMED HOUSE NO.2/249 DOMMALIMEEGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      AMINA AOUGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 82 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOHAMMED KASINKAGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/255 AOUGOTHI
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         6      AYSHA HINAVAGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O LATE AMINA HINAVAGE HOUSE NO.2/274 HINAVAGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         7      MOHAMMED HINAVAGE
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O LATE ALI MUDINKORIGE HOUSE NO.2/274 HINAVAGE HOUSE,
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         8      HAVVA DONFANDATHAGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O LATE FATHIMA DONFANDATHAGE HOUSE NO.2/279,
                DONFANDATHAGE HOUSE ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         9      FATHIMA AOUGOTHI ATHIRIGE ATHIRIBURI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O LATE AMINA AOUGOTHI ATHIRIGE HOUSE NO.2/265
                AOUGOTHI ATHIRIGE ATHIRIBURI HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
        10      KADEEJA MANIKA DOMMALIMEEGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O THUKATHURAGOTHI HASSAN MANIKFAN HOUSE NO.2/249
                DOMMALIMEEGE HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          842
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       843
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 30344 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      KADEEJA MANIKA
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O LATE AMINA MANIKA HOUSE NO.2/204 BODUGANDUVAR
                HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
         2      FATHIMA DONKAGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O ALI EHAVANDUGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/292 SOUTH BANDARAGE
                HOUSE, SOUTH PANDARAM, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
         3      AYSHA ODIVALUMATHIGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUNDIGANDUGE HOUSE NO.4/266,
                ODIVALUMATHIGE HOUSE SOUTH PANDARAM,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
         4      IBRAHIM.VG
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O ALI MAVADIGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/254 VALUMAUGOTHI HOUSE,
                SOUTH PANDARAM, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      HAVVA OLETHEREGOTHI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O ALI MAVADIGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/161 OLETHEREGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
         6      AMINA.HB
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED.HB , HOUSE NO.2/108 RASEEDIAS HOUSE,
                SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
         7      MOOSA.AMG
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O DONMANIKFAN, HOUSE NO.3/64 AOUKOHORATH MANIKAGE
                HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
         8      HASSAN MANIKFAN
                AGED 45 YEARS
                S/O DONMANIKFAN HOUSE NO.3/64 AOUKOHORATH MANIKAGE
                HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
         9      IBRAHIM.AM
                AGED 57 YEARS
                S/O ALI DEVANIGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/97 ALIMANGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
    
        10      FATHIMA.MB
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA BODUKUNUGE HOUSE NO.2/138 MUTHEGE BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                           2026:KER:59671
                                     845
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE NEW DELHI, PIN - 110 001
    
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR,
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, MINICOY,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          846
    
    
                ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       847
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 30636 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      DALEKHA AOUVALUDORUGE
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O KADHA AOUVALUDORUGE, HOUSE NO.1/152, AOUVALUDORUGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         2      ALI HOLIMANJAGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O HAVVA HOLIMANJAGE, HOUSE NO.1/147, HOILIMANJAGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         3      HAVVA KAMBURUGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL AOUKODI MOSSAKAGE, HOUSE NO.1/162, KAMBURUGE
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         4      FATHIMA MALIMAMARIDAGE
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O DALEKHA MALIMAMARIDAGE, HOUSE NO.1/128,
                MALIMAMARIDAGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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         5      HAVVA HIYARAKAIGOTHI KUDAGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA HIYARAKAIGOTHI KUDAGE, HOUSE NO.1/168,
                HIYARAKAIGOTHI KUDAGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
         6      FATHIMA KOKKADIGE
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O KADHA KOKADIGE, HOUSE NO.1/10, KOKADIGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682 559
    
         7      AMINA MANIKA AMINDATHAGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA MANIKA, HOUSE NO.1/217, AMINDATHAGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682 559
    
         8      MUNEERA ALIMANGE
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA ALIMANGE, HOUSE NO.1/102, ALIMANGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682 559
    
         9      MOHAMMED VALUGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O HAVVA VALUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/173, VALUGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
    
        10      HALEEMATH ADIGANDUKORIGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O AMINA ADIGANDUKORIGE, HOUSE NO.1/60, ADIGANDUKORIGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     849
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110 001
    
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          850
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                             2026:KER:59671
                                       851
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 30730 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      S.S FATHAHULLA THANGAL
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA THANGAL SHAIKINTEVEETU HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
         2      CHERIYAKOYA AVVAMMADA
                S/O ATTAKOYA THANGAL C.N AVVAMMADA HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
         3      HAJAROMMABI CHAMAYATH EDAYKKAL
                D/O BEEBI C.E CHAMAYATH EDAYAKKAL HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 6825 51
    
         4      DR. SHAIK KOYA KANDETH
                S/O ATTAKOYA AVVAMMADA KANDETH HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682551
    
         5      HAJAROMMABI SHEKIRIYAMMADA
                D/O ATTAKOYA THANGAL POILATH SHEKIRIYAMMADA HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
         6      AMEER KHAN N
                S/O CHERIYAKOYA KANNATHIMMADA NANGAMMADA HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     852
    
    
         7      ATTAKOYA KANDETH
                S/O BAMBATHIBI KANDETH HOUSE, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
         8      KADEEJOMMABI ALIYATHAMMADA IYSHAYYAPURA
                D/O NALLAKOYA THANGAL S.V ALIYATHAMMADA IYSHAYYAPURA
                HOUSE, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
    
         9      ABDULKADER NAHA
                S/O SHAIKOYA THANGAL KOMALAM HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
        10      MOHAMMED ASHKAR. C. NALAKAM
                S/O PATHUMMABI C. NALAKAM C. NALAKAM HOUSE, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
        11      MUTHUKOYA ALIYATHAMMADA IYSHAYYAPURA
                S/O RAHMABI ALIYATHAMMADA IYSHAYYAPURA HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
        12      VAAHIDA ALIYATHAMMADA IYSHAYYAPURA
                D/O RAHMABI ALIYATHAMMADA IYSHAYYAPURA HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
    
        13      MOHAMMED ASHRAF UMMATHABIYYAPURA
                S/O ATTAKOYA THANGAL, UMMATHABIYYAPURA HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     853
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA,
                JAI SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA,
                CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110 001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682 555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                ANDROTH, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682 551
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          854
    
    
                BY ADVS.
    
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V, SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.ARL.SUNDARESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
                SMT.O.M SHALINA, DSGI
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       855
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 31368 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ASIF.V
                AGED 55 YEARS
                HOUSE NO.4/469 ODIVALUKANJARUGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      SHAFEEQUE.VM
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O K.I. MOHAMMED, HOUSE NO.4/469, ODIVALUKANJARUGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      AMINA.KA
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O LATE HUSSAIN MALIGE KUDAGE AOUKONELIGE,
                HOUSE NO.3/226, KUDAGE AOUKONELIGE HOUSE BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      FATHIMA.K
                AGED 82 YEARS
                D/O KADA KUDAGE, HOUSE NO.3/266, KUDAGE HOUSE, BADA
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         5      HUSSAIN.VB
                S/O HAVVABI VALUBIGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/113, VALUBIGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     856
    
    
         6      HUSSAIN.GA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O KADHA GANDEEGE ATHIRIGE, HOUSE NO.4/62, GANDEEGE
                ATHIRIGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
         7      FATHUMMABI
                AGED 84 YEARS
                D/O KADHABI.OGR, HOUSE NO.4/16 ODIVALUGANDUVAR HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA.MD
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA.MK, HOUSE NO.4/79 MALEGE KOLUGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      KADHA.MK
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA MALEGE KOLUGE, HOUSE NO.4/79, MALEGE KOLUGE
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      MOHAMMED MANIKFAN.LG
                AGED 60 YEARS
                S/O LATE HAVVA MANIKA LENGANDUVAR ATHIRIGE,
                HOUSE NO.2/261, LENDRANGANDUVAR HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     857
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE,
                NEW DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                          858
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    THE CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJIH, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       859
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 31508 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AMINA BEPPURUGOTHI
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O KADHA BEYPOREGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/9 BEYPOREGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      FATHIMA D.M
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA DOMUTHEREGE, HOUSE NO.2/72 DONMUTHEREGE
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      KADHA DONFANDAGE
                AGED 76 YEARS
                D/O AMINA DONFANDAGE, HOUSE NO.1/46, DONFANDAGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      KADHA BUMARUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O ALI SAFARUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/224 BUMARUGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     860
    
    
         5      WAZAHAD
                AGED 37 YEARS
                S/O LATE HAVVA KUDEHIGOTHI, HOUSE NO.4/87 MANJATHAGE
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      MOHAMMED MALUGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O KADHA MALUGE, HOUSE NO.1/78 MALUGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      AMINA FONIMAUGOTHI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA FONIMAUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/7 FONIMAUGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA FANUGE
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O AMINA FANUGE, HOUSE NO.1/125, FANUGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      AMINA KATTIGE
                AGED 79 YEARS
                D/O ALI FONIMOUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/76 KATTIGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      IQUBAL AOUKODIGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 52 YEARS
                S/O AMINA AOUKODI KUDAGE HOUSE NO.1/198, AOUKODIGE
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     861
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE,
                NEW DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          862
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJIH, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       863
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 31538 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AMINA AOUGE IBRAHIMKAGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA AOUGE IBRAHIMKAGE, HOUSE NO.1/142, AOUGE
                IBRAHIMKAGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      FATHIMA KARALIKAGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O. DALEKHA KARALIKAGE, HOUSE NO.1/213, KARALIKAGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      KADHA GABULIGOTHI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O LATE IBRAHIM KUNNUGE, HOUSE NO.1/266, GABULIGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      MARIYAM DAMUGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA DONKEUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/123, DAMUGE BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     864
    
    
         5      KADEEJA HUIFALUGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MEDUMAUGE, HOUSE NO.1/145, HUIFALUGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      ASREENA DONKEUGOTHI
                AGED 23 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN ATHIRIGE BIDHARUGE, HOUSE NO.1/21,
                DONKEUGOTHI HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      HAVVA KANDUVALUDORUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KANDUVALUDORUGE, HOUSE NO.1/131,
                KANDUVALUDORUGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      SUBAIDA KOTTA IBRAHIMGOTHI
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA KOTTA IBRAHIMKAGE, HOUSE NO.1/41, KOTTA
                IBRAHIMGOTHI HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      AYSHA A.U
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED IBRAHIM, HOUSE NO.2/72, AOUGE
                UTHERUFARATHUGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        10      KADEEJA A.U
                D/O FATHIMA DOMMUTHEREGE, HOUSE NO.2/72, AOUGE
                UTHERUFARATHUGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     865
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE,
                NEW DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          866
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJIH, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       867
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 31654 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      ALI MUTHEGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN BODUKUNNUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      AYSHA DONMAJAGE
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O ALIKAKA MANJAGE DONMANJAGE HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE,
                MINICOY, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      HASSAN SEENAMGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED SAYEEDUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      FATHIMA KUNNUMATHIGE UTHURUFARATHUGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL UTHURUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         5      AYSHA HEENAFAIGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM DEVANIGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     868
    
    
         6      VASEEMA HOLIGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O ALI HOLIGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      KADEEJA THITHIAMOGE
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM DEVANIKAGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      HASSAN GASDHARUGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O ALI KUDANGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      FATHIMA MOONIMAUGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA MOONIMAUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        10      KADHA OLETHEREGOTHI DEKUNNUFARATHUGE
                AGED 82 YEARS
                D/O ALI OLETHEREGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        11      MOHAMMED KUNNUMAUGE
                AGED 49 YEARS
                S/O ALI MALIMBEBEGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        12      HAVVA BAMBUKEUGE
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED VALUMATHIGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        13      KADEEJA BARUBOGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN THIRERUGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     869
    
    
        14      FATHIMA DEVANIKAGOTHI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL KUNNUGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        15      MOOSA HEENAFAIGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 36 YEARS
                36 S/O HASSAN THAKURU KUNNUGE DONBIBIGE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        16      IBRAHIM AOUGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O ALI VARANGEDORUGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        17      AMINA GOGARIGOTHI
                AGED 46 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KALUMANGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        18      SALEENA GOGARIGOTHI DEKUNNUFARATHUGE
                AGED 30 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED UMBURUKAGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        19      HAVVA EDURUKAGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O THUTHAKUR DEVANIGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        20      FATHIMA THIRERUGOTHI
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KARAGOTHI, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        21      HAVVA HEENAFAIGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA FENGENAGOTHI FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     870
    
    
        22      KADHA KUNNUMATHIGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL THILAVALUGE FUNHILOL VIOLLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        23      IBRAHIM MANIKFAN DONDIGOTHI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN ALI W. SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        24      AYSHA KELAKADATHAGOTHI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KELAKADHATHAGOTHI, FALLESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        25      B.FATHIMA
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED DONKAGE, FALLISSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        26      AYSHA SHAFARUGOTHI KUDADATHAGE
                AGED 79 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KARAVELUGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
        27      FATHIMA GABULIGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 71 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM MALUHUSSAINKAGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        28      AYSHA MALIMAGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O ALI VALUGOTHI, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        29      ISMAIL IBRAHIMBAVAGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                IBRAHIM KELAKADHATHAGOTHI, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     871
    
    
        30      KADEEJA KELAGE
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN MAHANAKOLUGE, KELAGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        31      AMINA HOLIMANJAGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF KELUGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        32      ISMAIL EDUIBRAHIMGOTHI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA ATHIRIGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        33      FATHIMA KUDAGE BAVAGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN ESSAKUNNUGE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        34      FATHIMA RAMMEDUGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL THAKANDUGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        35      SAFEENA BABUGOTHI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF FAHURUGANDARUGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        36      HAVVA RAMMEDUGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL THAKANDUGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        37      AYSHA MAVADIKAGOTHI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN MAVADIKAGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     872
    
    
        38      NABEESA VADIKAGOTHI
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MAGUMATHIGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        39      KADHA VADIKAGOTHI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN ALAKAGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        40      FATHIMA BADAGE
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM THAKANDUGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        41      AMINA BANDARAGE
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED GEBURIGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        42      HASSAN HAVVATHAGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED GEBURIGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        43      IBRAHIM MANIKFAN HASSANMANIKAFANGANDUVAR
                AGED 54 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAINKUNNI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        44      KADHA BADAGE
                AGED 77 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA NASEEBUGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        45      FATHIMA BODUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUDAHANIMAUGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     873
    
    
        46      KADEEJA MANIKA DONDIGOTHI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN ALI W, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        47      HAVVA VADIKAGOTHI
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN ALAKAGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        48      MOHAMMED KUNNUMANJAGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O ALI BODUVALUGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        49      MOOSA MAVADIKAGOTHI
                AGED 48 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED BOUGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        50      ALI MAVADIKAGOTHI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED BOUGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        51      KADHA SAMPAGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O ALI OLUBAGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        52      HAVVA NASEEBUGOTHI
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O DONTHAKURU MAVADIGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        53      AYSHA KALUKUNNUGE
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL NASEEBUGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     874
    
    
        54      FATHIMA KALUKUNNUGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA THAKANDUGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        55      FATHIMA AOUBUKARUGOTI
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED ALAKAGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        56      MOHAMMED ALAKAGOTHI
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O ALI KALUKUNNUGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        57      HAVVA ALAKAGOTHI
                AGED 36 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KALUKUNNUGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        58      FATHIMA MANIKA ATHIRIGANDUVAR
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O SAYID HASSAN MANIKFAN, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        59      YOUSUF MANIKFANVELAGE
                AGED 75 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN KALIFABEBEGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP., PIN - 682559
    
        60      FATHIMA BODUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KUDAHANIMAUGE, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        61      HAVVA DONKABILOGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KALEELUGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     875
    
    
        62      FATHIMA THAKANDUGOTHI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MOYAGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        63      IBRAHIM HAJIVALUDORUGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        64      FATHIMA KAMBATHAGOTHI GANDUVARUGE
                AGED 39 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KORUHAJIGE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
        65      FATHIMAMAUVARANGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KOLUGOTHIGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        66      AMINA ODIVALU MISQUIDORUGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM MALIGE BIDHARUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        67      MOHAMMED KODIHASSANGOTHI
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O ALI SOLIYAGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        68      AYSHA LAVAGANDUGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KAUNIAMINDHATHAGE, BADA VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        69      DALEKHA THAMBURUGANDUGE
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA BADAGE BADA VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     876
    
    
        70      KADEEJA ATHIRIMATHIGOTHI
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN MUTHEGE BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        71      HAVVA ODIVALUMALEGE
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KOLUGOTHIGE , BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        72      AMINA KILAUGANDUGOTHI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ALI ODIVALUKIRUBUIGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        73      HUSSAIN HANDIKAGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN HEYYOGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        74      AYSHA LAVAGANDUGE MOHAMMEDKAKAGE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED LAVAGANDUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        75      AMINA HANDIKAGOTHI, BIDHARUGE
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN KODIHASSANGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        76      AYSHA KOLUGOTHIGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O ALI ATHIRIMONEGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        77      AMINA MANIKA BOUGE BIDHARUGE,
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM MANIKFAN HASSANBEBEGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     877
    
    
        78      AYSHA ERUMATHIGE
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KODIHASSANGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHDWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        79      FATHIMA VERIKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ALI KOLUGOTHIGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        80      HASSAN KAUNIAMINDATHAGE
                AGED 54 YEARS,
                S/O KAUNIAMINDATHAGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        81      KADHA KAMBATHAGOTHI
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O ALI THABURUGANDUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        82      AMINA ATHIRIMEDUGE
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KUDAGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        83      FATHIMA KARAGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KARAGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
        84      HAVVA KUDALIGOTHI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED ATHIRIMEDUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        85      DALEKHA ATHIRIMEDUGE
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN SOLIYAGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     878
    
    
        86      HAVVA SOCIETYBIDHARUGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL HAJIVALUDORUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        87      FATHIMA HOLIDATHAGOTHI
                AGED 85 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL THAKANDUGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        88      AMINA BADA KAFOGOTHI
                AGED 77 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KANDUDHUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        89      AMINA ODIVALUGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KELAMANIGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        90      AYSHA MAGUMATHIGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN MUTHEGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        91      AYSHA ODIVALUMALIGE
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN ODUKAGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        92      AMINA MUTHEGE
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED HAJI VERIKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE, BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        93      HASSAN KODIHASSANGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                S/O ALI GANDEEGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     879
    
    
        94      FATHIMA KORUHAJIGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN SOCIETYDORUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        95      HAVVA MUTHEGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED HAJI VERIKAGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        96      ABIDA EFARATHUGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM ODIVALUGR, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        97      FATHIMA THAMBURUGANDUGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL KUDAGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        98      ATHIRIGE BODU HAVVA
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA BODUHANIMAUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        99      KADHA LAVAGANDUGE
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O ALI KUDALIGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        100     AMINA KILAUGANDUGOTHI
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ALI ODIVALU KIRUBUIGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        101     AMINA FITHILAGOTHI BIDHARUGE,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL BODUKABOOGOTHI, BOUATHRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     880
    
    
        102     HAVVA THARIVATHAGOTHI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIMBABI KANDAMATHAGOTHI, BOUATHRI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        103     HUSSAIN THARIVATHAGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIMBABI, KANDAMATHAGOTHI, BOUATHRI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        104     HAVVA KUNNIDATHAGOTHI
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O HOSSAIN HOUMARIDATHAGOTHI, BOUATHRI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        105     MASEENA KUNNUGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM KIRAGOTHI DAKUNUFARATHUGE, BOUATHRI
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        106     HAVVA FANGANNAGOTHI
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O ALIBABIGE MOSSABABI, BOUATHRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        107     MUZAIN FANGANAGOTHI
                AGED 30 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA NOOMARAGOTHI, BOUATHRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        108     IBRAHIM KUTTY VALUMOUGOTHI BIDHARUGE,
                AGED 74 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED DONDATHAGOTHI AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        109     MOOSA VAUMOUGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED OLUDUGOTHI,BODUATHRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     881
    
    
        110     JAMEELA MAYAHAVVAGEDORU,
                AGED 58 YEARS
                D/O ABOOBAKER, BODUATHRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        111     FATHIMA IKANGE
                AGED 52 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA, BODUATHRI VILLAGE, 3 MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        112     FATHIMA KUDATHIGOTHI UTHURUFARATHUGE
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA MAYAGOTHI, BODUATHRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                U.T.OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        113     MOHAMMED KALIFAGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN THAMBIGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        114     HUSNA MARIYAGE
                AGED 35 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN MANIKFAN AREPPALIGOTHI , KUDEHI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        115     SAINUDEEN MUDINGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O ABOOBACKER, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        116     HAVVA MANIKA THAMBIGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MANIKFAN MUDINGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        117     FATHIMA KAUNIGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 54 YEARS
                D/O IBRAHIM SAFARUGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     882
    
    
        118     SAMUSUDEEN ANNARUGOTHI
                AGED 50 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN MANIKFANMUDINGEKUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        119     HAVVA SIKKAGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MARUDURUGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        120     AMINA KODIGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O ALI KODIGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        121     HAVVA HOLIAYSHAMANJAGE
                AGED 51 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KUNEESAGE BIDHARUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
        122     AMINA MANIKA MUDINGE
                AGED 77 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MANIKFAN MUDINGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        123     AYSHA KODIGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN KALIFAGE ATHIRIGE KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        124     AMINA THAMBIGOTHI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O DONBEBE MARUDURUGOTHI , KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        125     AYSHA KORUHAJIGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 66 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA KAMBURUGE MANJAGE HOUSE, KUDEHI VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       883
    
    
        126     HAVVA VARAFARUGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF ADANGOTHI KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        127     HAVVA BAUMUDINGE
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O ALI KUDEHIGOTHI , KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        128     HASSAN VARAFARUGOTHI
                AGED 90 YEARS
                S/O DONKAKA VARAFARUGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, PIN - 682559
    
        129     MOHAMMED BEAMOGE
                AGED 38 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN BEAMOGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        130     KADHA DONAYSHABIGOTHI
                AGED 78 YEARS
                D/O YOUSUF AOUGEBIGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
        131     SHAMEENA BODUVALUGE
                AGED 34 YEARS
                D/O ISMAIL DONKADHAGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
    
                BY ADV SRI.K.M.FIROZ
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                          884
    
    
         2      THE ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559
    
         4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, MINICOY
                OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO, UNION TERRITORY
                OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559
    
         5      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW, UNION TERRITORY
                DIVISION, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       885
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 31738 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      FATHIMA HARANGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA HARANGE, HOUSE NO.1/190, HARANGE BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      FATHIMA KAMBURANDORUGOTHI
                AGED 49 YEARS
                D/O ALI GANDEEGE, HOUSE NO.1/169, KAMBURANDORUGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      DALEKHA DONKEUGOTHI
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA DONKEUGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/21, DONKEUGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      AMINA KARAKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 69 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA AOUGE, HOUSE NO.1/105, KARAKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     886
    
    
         5      DONKO UMBURUMANGE
                AGED 69 YEARS
                S/O VALUGOTHI ATHIRIGE AMINA, HOUSE NO.1/212,
                UMBURUMANGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      AMINA KELAGE
                AGED 43 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA KELAGE, HOUSE NO.1/13, KELAGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      MOHAMMED THITHIGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O DALEKHA THITHIGE, HOUSE NO.1/4, THITHIGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      KADHA SAFARUGOTHI AYSHAGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O DALEKHA SAFARUGOTHI AYSHAGE, HOUSE NO.1/155,
                SAFARUGOTHI AYSHAGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      MOHAMMED ADIGANDUGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                S/O AYSHA ADIGANDUGE, HOUSE NO.1/103, ADIGANDUGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      KADHA NAKABEBEGOTHI
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA NAKABEBEGOTHI, HOUSE NO.1/69, NAKABEBEGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     887
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR / SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                          888
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V.
                SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJIH, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       889
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 32061 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      DONKO AOUKODI ATHIRIGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O AOUKODIGE ATHIRIGE AYSHA HOUSE NO. 1/165 AOUKODIGE
                ATHIRIGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      AYSHA HAVVAMAGE
                AGED 47 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA HAVVAMOUGE HOUSE NO.1/8 HAVVAMOUGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      KADHA AOUGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN KORIGE HOUSE NO.1/25, AOUGE HOUSE
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      FATHIMA HARANGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA HARANGE BIDHARUGE HOUSE NO.1/23, HARANGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     890
    
    
         5      ISMAIL BEPPURUGOTHI
                AGED 80 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN DONBAGE HOUSE NO.1/42, BEPPURUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      ABDULLAHI KAUNIMANGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 51 YEARS
                S/O FATHIMA KAUNIMANGE ATHIRIGE HOUSE NO.1/132
                KAUNIMANGE ATHIRIGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      FATHIMA KILAUGANDUGE
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O DALEKHA KILAUGANDUGE HOUSE NO.1/143, KILAUGANDUGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      HASSAN THITHIGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O AMINA KUDAMUTHGE HOUSE NO.1/276, THITHIGE HOUSE
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      HAVVA KUNNUMANGE
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O AMINA KUNNUMANGE HOUSE NO.1/209, KUNNUMANGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      ALI DONKADHAGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN ALIKAGEDORU, HOUSE NO.3/188, DONKADHAGOTHI
                HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     891
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
    
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          892
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESEN, ASGI
                SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       893
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 32064 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      MUTHUKOYA KODAKKAD
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O MOULANA MODIYAMPATHUMMADA, A.C. KOYA THANGAL HOUSE,
                ANDROTH ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682551
    
         2      DR. SALIH KOMALAM
                AGED 56 YEARS
                S/O KOYAMMAKOYA THANGAL POILATH, KOMALAM HOUSE, ANDROTH
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682551
    
         3      FATHIMA MUNDARAM
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O MUNDARAM KUNHIBI, MUNDARAM, ANDROTH ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          894
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, NEW
                DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                ANDROTH, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SRI PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESEN, ASGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       895
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 32184 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AYSHA.M.D
                AGED 59 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA ALUMASGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/15 MAVADIGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      SALMA.M.B
                AGED 37 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA.VDG HOUSE NO.2/66 MUTHEGE BIDHARUGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      HAVVA.O.B
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN OLUBAGE HOUSE NO.2/44, FIFAH MAKAAN HOUSE
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      HAJIRA.K.K
                AGED 42 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED KAGGAUGE HOUSE NO.2/174 KOLUGOTHIGE KUDAGE
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     896
    
    
         5      AMINA.T.V.U
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA.T.V.U THIVALUGE UTHRUFARATHUGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      SHAHINA.O.K.R.B
                AGED 38 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA KIRUBUIGOTHI HOUSE NO.4/4 ODIVALU
                KIRUBUIGOTHI HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      ALI.M.B
                AGED 58 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM.OMG HOUSE NO.4/76 MEDUFALI BADAGE HOUSE,
                BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA.K.A
                AGED 56 YEARS
                W/O HUSSAIN MEDUGE HOUSE NO.4/39, KODIHASSANGOTHI
                ATHIRIGE HOUSE FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      AMINA.K.H
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O HAVVA KALUHAVVAGOTHI HOUSE NO.3/228 KALUHAVVAGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      FATHIMA.S.V
                AGED 72 YEARS
                D/O AMINA SCHOOL VALUDORUGE HOUSE NO.4/1 SCHOOL
                VALUDORUGE HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     897
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
    
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          898
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.JOSE ANTONY, CGC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESEN, ASGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       899
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 32409 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HUSSAIN.K.R
                AGED 59 YEARS
                S/O MOOSA.KR HOUSE NO.2/75 KARAGOTHI HOUSE, FUNHILOL
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      KADHA.D.M
                AGED 80 YEARS
                D/O LATE ALI BARUMAUGE HOUSE NO.2/2 DIHAMATHIGE HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      FATHIMA.B.V
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O MOOSA.MD HOUSE NO.2/156, BODUVALUGOTHI HOUSE
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      AMINA.H.K
                AGED 68 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN MAUGASDHARUGOTHI HOUSE NO.2/138 HAJIKAGOTHI
                HOUSE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     900
    
    
         5      IBRAHIM.V.D.G
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED.VDG HOUSE NO.2/52 VARANGEDORUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN -
                682559
    
         6      AYSHATH ATHIRIGE KUDAGE
                AGED 37 YEARS
                D/O AMINA ATHIRIGE KUDAGE , HOUSE NO.1/2 ATHIRIGE
                KUDAGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         7      AMINA SAFARUGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA SAFARUGOTHI BIDHARUGE HOUSE NO.1/189
                SAFARUGOTHI BIDHARUGE HOUSE FALLESSERY VILLAGE MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      KADEEJA UMBURUMANGE
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA VALUGOTHI ATHIRIGE, HOUSE NO.1/267
                UMBURUMANGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      HASSAN KELUGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM AOUKODIGE HOUSE NO.1/123 KELUGE BIDHARUGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     901
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          902
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY CHIEF OF AIR STAFF, INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14
                AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA ROAD, KAKKANAD,
                KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESEN, ASGI
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       903
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 32437 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      RUKIYA MANIKA
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O LATE IBRAHIM LENDURANGANDUVAR HOUSE NO.2/128
                DONKUNNUGANDUVAR HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      MOOSA MANIKFAN KAMBOGITHI
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O LATE IBRAHIM MANIKFAN HOUSE NO.2/128
                DONKUNNUGANDUVAR HOUSE, ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      MOHAMMED KANDUGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                S/O LATE HAVVA KANDUGE HOUSE NO.2/248, KANDUGE HOUSE
                ALOODI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         4      AMINA MUDINKORIGE
                AGED 69 YEARS
                W/O MOOSA KAGGUAGE HOUSE NO.4/230B BAITHUL AMAR HOUSE,
                SOUTH BANDARA, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     904
    
    
         5      AMINA HANDIKAGOTHI
                AGED 84 YEARS
                D/O HASSAN HEYYOGOTHI, HOUSE NO.4/88, HANDIKAGOTHI
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      MOHAMMED.K
                AGED 66 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN VERIKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE HOUSE NO.3/324, KUDAGE
                HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      ABDUL MUNEER.F
                AGED 47 YEARS
                S/O MOHAMMED MANIKFAN FURAKKAD AOUGE HOUSE NO.2/177,
                FAIMIGOTHI HOUSE, BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA LAVAIBRAHIMKAGE
                AGED 44 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN MALIMAMARIDAGE HOUSE NO.1/124
                LAVAIBRAHIMKAGE HOUSE, FALESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      ALI SAFARUGOTHI
                AGED 73 YEARS
                S/O AYSHA SAFARUGOTHI KUDAGE HOUSE NO.1/191 SAFARUGOTHI
                HOUSE FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      ALI DANDAHILUGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM MALIMAGOTHI HOUSE NO.1/212 DANDAHILUGOTHI
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     905
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          906
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESEN, ASGI
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       907
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 32729 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      AMINA KUNNUMATHIGE BODUGE,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA KUNNUMATHIGE BODUGE HOUSE NO.1/199,
                KUNNUMATHIGE BODUGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         2      HASSAN KILAUGANDUGOTHI,
                AGED 82 YEARS
                S/O ALI ODIVALUKIRUBUIGOTHI, HOUSE NO.4/6,
                KILAUGANDUGOTHI HOUSE,BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      SAJIDHA BANU.E.B.,
                AGED 45 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN MASSODIKAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/127, EDURUGOTHI
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE,BODUATHIRI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      HAVVA THAMBURUGANDUGE ATHIRIGE,
                AGED 50 YEARS
                D/O KADHA THAMBURUGANDUGE ATHIRIGE,HOUSE
                NO.4/8,THAMBURUGANDUGE ATHIRIGE HOUSE,BADA VILLAGE,
                MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     908
    
    
         5      AMINA EDURUGOTHI BIDHARUGE,
                AGED 75 YEARS
                D/O HUSSAIN KUDANGOTHI,HOUSE NO.3/127, EDURUGOTHI
                HOUSE,BODUATHIRI VILLAGE,MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      FATHIMA.A.M.,
                AGED 76 YEARS
                D/O AYSHA ALUMASKAGOTHI,HOUSE NO.2/191,ALUMASKAGOTHI
                HOUSE,FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP, PIN
                - 682559
    
         7      FATHIMA.F.K.,
                AGED 48 YEARS
                D/O ALI AOUGE OLUGE,HOUSE NO.2/122,FABURIKAGE
                HOUSE,FUNHILOL VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      AYSHA.G.B.,
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O LATE HAVVA GEBURIGE BIDHARUGE ,HOUSE NO.3/55
                GEBURIGE BIDHARUGE HOUSE,RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
    
         9      HAVVA.A.B.,
                AGED 61 YEARS
                D/O FAHASSANGOTHI FATHIMA,HOUSE NO.3/15, AOUGEBIGOTHI
                HOUSE,RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      AMINA.M.K.,
                AGED 70 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA MOOSAKAGOTHI ,HOUSE NO.3/59,MOOSAKAGOTHI
                HOUSE,RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     909
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR,KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR,
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP,KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          910
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESEN, ASGI
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       911
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 32986 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HAVVA KELUGE
                AGED 73 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA KELUGE HOUSE NO.1/278, KELUGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      ALI HUIFALUGE
                AGED 68 YEARS
                S/O HASSAN MOOSABAVAGOTHI HOUSE NO.1/15, HUIFALUGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         3      AYSHA VALUGADHAGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                D/O LATE MOHAMMED VALUGADHAGE HOUSE NO.1/108,
                VALUGADHAGE HOUSE FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         4      HAVVA VAHAKAGE
                AGED 67 YEARS
                D/O FATHIMA VAHAKAGE HOUSE NO.1/19, VAHAKAGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     912
    
    
         5      AMINA VAHAKABAVAGOTHI
                AGED 63 YEARS
                D/O DALEKHA VAHAKABAVAGOTHI HOUSE NO.1/89,
                VAHAKABAVAGOTHI HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         6      HUSSAIN HEYYOGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O IBRAHIM AOUKODIGE HOUSE NO.1/107, HEYYOGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         7      MOHAMMED VALUGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                AGED 70 YEARS
                S/O AMINA VALUGOTHI BIDHARUGE HOUSE NO.1/108, VALUGOTHI
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         8      MARIYAM GANDEEGE BIDHARUGE
                AGED 60 YEARS
                D/O DALEKHA GANDEEGE BIDHARUGE HOUSE NO.1/120, GANDEEGE
                BIDHARUGE HOUSE FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         9      ISMAIL KELAKADHATHAGE
                AGED 64 YEARS
                S/O HUSSAIN AOUGEGOTHI HOUSE NO.1/148, KELAKADHATHAGE
                HOUSE FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      HAVVA BODUKOLUGE
                AGED 62 YEARS
                D/O ALI BUDUKOLUGE HOUSE NO.1/99, BODUKOLUGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     913
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          914
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
         6      CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
                INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA
                ROAD, KAKKANAD, KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESEN, ASGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                       915
    
    
    
                   IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                     PRESENT
    
                      THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
        WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                             WP(C) NO. 32987 OF 2024
    
    PETITIONERS:
    
         1      HAVVA DONKEUGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                D/O ALI AOUGE, HOUSE NO.1/21, DONKEUGOTHI HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         2      AYSHA KAMBURUHASSANKAGE
                AGED 75 YEARS
                W/O HUSSAIN KILAUGANDUGE, HOUSE NO.1/165,
                KAMBURUHASSANKAGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
         3      MOOSA LAVAFANDAGOTHI
                AGED 55 YEARS
                S/O D.ALI, HOUSE NO.1/206, LAVAFANDAGOTHI HOUSE
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                682559
    
         4      IBRAHIM FONEEGOTHI
                AGED 62 YEARS
                S/O. M.UMAR HOUSE NO.3/50, FONEEGOTHI HOUSE, RAMMED
                VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     916
    
    
         5      AYSHA KARANGOTHI
                AGED 56 YEARS
                D/O MOHAMMED MAYAGOTHI, HOUSE NO.3/23, KARANGOTHI
                HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         6      HAVVA HARANGE ATHIRIGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O ALI ADIGANDUGE, HOUSE NO.1/22, HARANGE ATHIRIGE
                HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         7      ALI EDUGE
                AGED 61 YEARS
                S/O FATHIMA EDUGE, HOUSE NO.1/198, EDUGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
         8      HAVVA KOTTEGE
                AGED 53 YEARS
                D/O KADHA KOTTAGE, HOUSE NO.1/101, KOTTAGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,|
                PIN - 682559
    
         9      HAVVA AOUVALUDORUGE
                AGED 65 YEARS
                D/O MARIYAM AOUVALUDORUGE, HOUSE NO.1/164, AOUVALUDORUG
                HOUSE FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
    
        10      AYSHA ODIVALUGE
                AGED 57 YEARS
                D/O DALEKHA ODIVALUGE, HOUSE NO.1/136, ODIVALUGE HOUSE,
                FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     917
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SHRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                SHRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                SMT.T.A.LUXY
                SHRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                SHRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                SHRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
    
    
    RESPONDENTS:
    
         1      UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
    
    
         2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         3      ADMINISTRATOR
                UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                KAVARATTI,, PIN - 682555
    
         4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
         5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                          CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                                   2026:KER:59671
                                          918
    
    
                *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
     ADDL.R6    UNION OF INDIA
                REPRESENTED BY CHIEF OF AIR STAFF, INDIAN AIR FORCE, 14
                AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA ROAD, KAKKANAD,
                KOCHI-682030
    
                *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                BY ADVS.
                SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                SHRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                SHRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                LAKSHADWEEP
                SRI.ARL SUNDARESEN, ASGI
    
    
    
         THIS   WRIT   PETITION      (CIVIL)    HAVING   BEEN   FINALLY   HEARD   ON
    06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
    COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                              2026:KER:59671
                                       919
    
    
                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                       PRESENT
    
                        THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
          WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 33038 OF 2024
    
       PETITIONERS:
    
            1      FATHIMA KUDAGE
                   AGED 52 YEARS
                   D/O KUDAGE HAVVA, HOUSE NO.3/25, KUDAGE HOUSE,
                   RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559
    
            2      ALI AOUGEBIGOTHI
                   AGED 61 YEARS
                   S/O AUBEEIGOTHI AYISHA, HOUSE NO.3/15, AOUGEBIGOTHI
                   HOUSE, RAMMED VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559
    
            3      IBRAHIM KAUNIMANGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 66 YEARS
                   S/O LATE DALEKHA KAUNIMANGE HOUSE NO.1/161,
                   KAUNIMANGE BIDHARUGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
            4      IBRAHIM RAHUMATHUGE
                   AGED 53 YEARS
                   S/O MOHAMMED AOUGEGOTHI, HOUSE NO.4/237, RAHUMATHUGE
                   HOUSE, SOUTH PANDARAM, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                            2026:KER:59671
                                     920
    
    
            5      IBRAHIM H.K
                   AGED 67 YEARS
                   S/O HASSAN HEYYOGOTHI, HOUSE NO.4/88, HANDIKAGOTHI
                   HOUSE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                   SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                   SMT.T.A.LUXY
                   SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                   SRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                   SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                   SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                   SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                   SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
       RESPONDENTS:
    
            1      UNION OF INDIA
                   REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                   MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                   SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                   DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
            2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
            3      ADMINISTRATOR
                   UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                   KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
            4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555
    
            5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                   MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                          2026:KER:59671
                                     921
    
    
                   *ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
        ADDL.R6    UNION OF INDIA
                   REPRESENTED BY CHIEF OF AIR STAFF, INDIAN AIR FORCE,
                   14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA ROAD, KAKKANAD,
                   KOCHI-682030
    
                   *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                   SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                   SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                   SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                   SRI.R.V.SREEJIH, SC
    
    
             THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
       06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
       COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
                                                              2026:KER:59671
                                       922
    
    
    
                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                       PRESENT
    
                        THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
          WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 33077 OF 2024
    
       PETITIONERS:
    
            1      HAVVA KUDALAVAGOTHI
                   AGED 42 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
            2      ALI OLUVALUGE
                   AGED 55 YEARS
                   S/O ISMAIL, KENDIPARTY MINICOY LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559.
    
            3      HALEEMATH LAVAGOTHI FATHIMAGE
                   AGED 35 YEARS
                   D/O DONKO, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
            4      HAVVA IDUIBRAHIMGOTHI MEDUGE
                   AGED 47 YEARS
                   D/O ALI, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
            5      MOOSA DONHASSANBAVAGE
                   AGED 45 YEARS
                   S/O MOHAMMED, KENDIPARTY MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
            6      FATHIMA DONKAGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 72 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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            7      FATHIMA KILAUBAVAGE
                   AGED 68 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM,KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
            8      MOOSA GANDEEGE FATHIMAGE
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   S/O IBRAHIM, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
            9      MOHAMMED DONHASSANBAVAGE
                   AGED 74 YEARS
                   S/O IBRAHIM, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           10      AYSHA THITHIGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   D/O ALI, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           11      AMINA MALUMANGE
                   AGED 45 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED, KENDIPARTY,MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           12      AYSHATH KUNDIGANDUGE
                   AGED 45 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           13      AMINA AUVALUKADHAGE
                   AGED 46 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           14      HASSAN VALUGE
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   S/O ISMAIL, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559.
    
           15      HAVVA KUNNUFANDHAGE
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O ALI, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           16      SHAREEFA DONKADHATHAGE
                   AGED 40 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED,KENDIPARTY,MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           17      SHAHEENA AUKODIMOOSAKEGE,
                   AGED 34 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           18      FATHIMA BEPPURUHUSSAINKAGE
                   AGED 69 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN,KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           19      KADEEJA KARAVELUGE
                   AGED 42 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL, KENDIPARTY MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           20      RASHEEDA BUMARUGE
                   AGED 42 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           21      IBRAHIM MOOSABAVAGOTHI
                   AGED 67 YEARS
                   S/O HASSAN, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           22      HASEENA BODULAVAGOTHI
                   AGED 40 YEARS
                   D/O ALI, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           23      FATHIMA BODULAVAGOTHI
                   AGED 57 YEARS
                   D/O HASSAN,KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
    
           24      HAVVA KARAVELUGE
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN, KENDIPARTY, MINICOY, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           25      MAHMOOD KANBURUGE ATHIRIGE
                   AGED 35 YEARS
                   S/O ISMAIL KARHIKEU, FALESSERY MINICOY,
                   PIN - 682559.
    
           26      AMINA MAHANAKOLUGE
                   AGED 76 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSABAVAGOTHI,KENDIPARTY MINICOY,
                   PIN - 682559.
    
           27      DALEKA KILAUFATHUMAGE
                   AGED 60 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN KUDALAVAGOTHI,KENDIPARTY MINICOY,
                   PIN - 682559
    
           28      FATHIMA FAIGE
                   AGED 64 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED IDATHAGOTHI, KENDIPARTY,MINICOY,
                   PIN - 682559.
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                   SRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                   SRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
    
    
       RESPONDENTS:
    
            1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            2      THE ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                   OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,
                   PIN - 682555.
    
            3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP,
                   KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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            4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, MINICOY,
                   OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO, UNION
                   TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559.
    
            5      UNION OF INDIA, REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY,
                   MINISTRY OF LAW, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI,
                   PIN - 110001.
    
            6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                   UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW, UNION TERRITORY
                   DIVISION, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                   SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                   SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                   SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP
                   SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
             THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
       06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
       COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                       PRESENT
    
                        THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
          WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 33090 OF 2024
    
       PETITIONERS:
    
            1      MOOSA BODUKOLUGE BANDARAGE
                   AGED 56 YEARS
                   S/O ALI KANDUVALUDORUGE HOUSE NO.3/455 BODUKOLUGE
                   BANDARAGE HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            2      MOHAMMED BODUSAFARUGOTHI
                   AGED 54 YEARS
                   S/O ALI SAFARUGOTHI BODUGE HOUSE NO.1/11
                   BODUSAFARUGOTHI HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            3      AYSHA SABIYAVALUDORUGE
                   AGED 53 YEARS
                   D/O SABIYAVALUDORUGE KADHA, SABIYAVALUDORUGE HOUSE
                   FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559.
    
            4      KADEEJA DEVAHIFANDAGE
                   AGED 43 YEARS
                   D/O DEVAHIFANDAGE AMINA HOUSE NO.1/113 DEVAHIFANDAGE
                   HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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            5      DONKO LANUMAUGE
                   AGED 61 YEARS
                   S/O HAVVA LANUMAUGE HOUSE NO.1/83 LANUMAUGE HOUSE,
                   FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559.
    
            6      FATHIMA LAVAMOOSAKAGOTHI
                   AGED 48 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL LAVAMOOSAKAGOTHI HOUSE NO.1/126
                   LAVAMOOSAKAGOTHI HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            7      KADHA EDATHAGOTHI
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   D/O AYSHA EDATHAGOTHI HOUSE NO.1/4 EDATHAGOTHI HOUSE,
                   FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559.
    
            8      AYSHA HIYARAIKAIGOTHI BODUGE
                   AGED 50 YEARS
                   D/O AMINA HIYARAIKAIGOTHI BODUGE HOUSE NO.1/162,
                   HIYARAIKAIGOTHI BODUGE HOUSE FALLESSERY VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            9      KADHA THADAGE
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   D/O AYSHA AOUKODIMOOSAKAGE HOUSE NO.1/212, THADAGE
                   HOUSE, FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND,
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           10      AMINA DAMUGE
                   AGED 67 YEARS
                   D/O AYSHA DAMUGE HOUSE NO.1/144 DAMUGE HOUSE,
                   FALLESSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                     CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                   SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                   SMT.T.A.LUXY
                   SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                   SRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                   SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                   SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                   SMT.SONIA SHIBU
                   SMT.AAMINA RAFEEK
    
    
       RESPONDENTS:
    
            1       UNION OF INDIA
                    REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                    MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                    SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                    DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
            2       UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                    REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                    LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            3       ADMINISTRATOR
                    UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT, KAVARATTI,
                    PIN - 682555.
    
            4       DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                    LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                    LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            5       DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                    MINICOY, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   BY ADVS.
                   SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                   SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP
                   SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                   SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
                   SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
    
    
    
             THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
       06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
       COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                       931
    
    
    
                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                       PRESENT
    
                        THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
          WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 33116 OF 2024
    
       PETITIONERS:
    
            1      ISMAIL ATHIRIMONEGOTHI
                   AGED 52 YEARS
                   S/O HASSAN DONKAFOGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            2      HAVVA SIFAGE
                   AGED 62 YEARS
                   D/O DALEKHA SIFAGE, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            3      DALEKHA MUTHEGOTHI
                   AGED 64 YEARS
                   D/O HAVVA MUTHEGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            4      ALI BIDHARUGOTHI
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   S/O HASSAN UNDOGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            5      DALEKHA NIRUKUNNUGOTHI
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O AYSHA NIRUKUNNUGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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            6      AYSHA KELUGOTHI
                   AGED 64 YEARS
                   D/O HAVVA KELUGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            7      FATHIMA KELUGOTHI
                   AGED 56 YEARS
                   D/O KADHA KELUGOTHI DEKUNUFARATHUGE, AOUMAGU VILLAGE
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            8      HAVVA ADDUGOTHI
                   AGED 50 YEARS
                   DONTHAKURU MAYAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            9      FATHIMA KAMBURUGOTHI
                   AGED 72 YEARS
                   D/O AYSHA KAMBURUGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           10      SABEENA MASODIKAGOTHI
                   AGED 44 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED ALIKAGEDORU, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           11      AYSHA KAMBURALIGOTHI
                   AGED 57 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED KAMBURALIGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           12      KADEEJA EDUGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                   AGED 48 YEARS
                   D/O HAVVA EDUGOTHI ATHIRIGE, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           13      HAVVA KAUNIDATHAGOTHI
                   AGED 75 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN BIDHARUGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           14      AMINA KAMBURUGOTHI KUDAGE
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O HAVVA KAMBURUGOTHI KUDAGE, AOUMAGU VILLAGE
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           15      AYSHA BODUMUKAGOTHI
                   AGED 62 YEARS
                   D/O KADHA BODUMUKAGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           16      HAVVA BODUMUKAGOTHI
                   AGED 62 YEARS
                   D/O KADHA BODUMUKAGOTHI DEKUNUFARATHUGE, AOUMAGU
                   VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           17      HAVVA SIFAGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 62 YEARS
                   D/O DALEKHA SIFAGE BIDHARUGE, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           18      SAJIDA HOLIDATHAGOTHI
                   AGED 40 YEARS
                   D/O FATHIMA HOLIDATHAGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           19      AYSHA BODUKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                   AGED 84 YEARS
                   D/O KADHA BODUKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE, AOUMAGU VILLAGE
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           20      AMINA AKEEDUGOTHI
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O AYSHA AKEEDUGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           21      DALEKHA MOUVARANGE
                   AGED 74 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL KAMBURUGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           22      AMINA KIRAGOTHIUTHURUFARATHUGE
                   AGED 52 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL SERIKKAL, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           23      AMINA LANDARAGOTHI
                   AGED 75 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED MUHIJINKAGOTHI, AOUMAGU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           24      KADHA THITHIGE
                   AGED 61 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM KOIFU ATHIRIGOTHI MEDUGE, THITHIGE HOUSE,
                   AOUMAGU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                   SRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                   SRI.E.C.AHAMED FAZIL
                   SRI.P.C.MUHAMMED NOUSHIQ
                   SRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
                   SMT.JAHANA SHERIN.K
                   SRI.A AL FAYAD
    
    
    
    
       RESPONDENTS:
    
            1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            2      THE ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                   OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,
                   PIN - 682555.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                   CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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            3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP
                   KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559.
    
            4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, MINICOY
                   OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO, UNION
                   TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559.
    
            5      UNION OF INDIA
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                   LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001
    
            6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                   UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW, UNION TERRITORY
                   DIVISION, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
    
                    BY ADVS.
                    SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF LAKSHADWEEP
                    SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                    SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                    SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                    SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
             THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
       06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
       COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                       PRESENT
    
                        THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
          WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 33132 OF 2024
    
       PETITIONERS:
    
            1      AMINA KALEELUGOTHI
                   AGED 51 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM KARUGESEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            2      HAVVA KUNNUMATHIGE
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED BADAGE SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            3      HAVVA BADAGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 53 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM GOBOLIGOTHI SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            4      FATHIMA SAMPAGOTHI
                   AGED 60 YEARS
                   D/O ALI BODUVALUGOTHI SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            5      HAVVA AOUBUKARUGOTHI
                   AGED 80 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN SAMPAGOTHI SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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            6      HAVVA IKANGOTHI
                   AGED 62 YEARS
                   D/O ALI BODUGE SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            7      KADHA IKANGOYHI
                   AGED 57 YEARS
                   D/O ALI BODUGESEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            8      HAVVA MAYAVALUDORUGE
                   AGED 61 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED MASODIKAGOTHI SEDIVALU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            9      MOOSA KUNNUGE HAVVAGE
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   S/O IBRAHIM HOLIDATHAGOTHI SEDIVALU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           10      FATHIMA THAKANDUGOTHI
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED MAYAGOTHI SEDIVALU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           11      AYSHA AOUGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 75 YEARS
                   D/O ALI HEUKAGOTHI BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           12      AMINA SARIKKAL
                   AGED 75 YEARS
                   D/O ALI SARIKKAL BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
           13      FATHIMA AOUGE DALEKABIGOTHI
                   AGED 75 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM DONHAVVAGOTHI BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           14      HAVVA IKANGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM BADAGE BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           15      SAMEENA KANDAMATHUGOTHI
                   AGED 38 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED GASDHARUGE BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           16      AMINA FAITHILAGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 80 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL BODUKANBOGOTHI BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           17      SAREEFA NARUGOTHI
                   AGED 47 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM KUDANGOTHI BIDHARUGE BODUATHIRI VILLAGE
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           18      HASSAN KOLUGEDORU
                   AGED 54 YEARS
                   S/O HUSSAIN BADADURUGOTHI BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           19      KADEEJA KUNNUGE
                   AGED 48 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA KIRAGOTHI BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           20      AMINA LAMAYAGOTHI
                   AGED 56 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN KOLUGEDORU BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           21      FATHIMA KUDATHIGOTHI UTHURUFARATHUGE
                   AGED 78 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA MAYAGOTHI BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     939
    
    
           22      DALEKHA DONNAKAGOTHI UTHURUFARATHUGE
                   AGED 52 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN HEENAFAIGE BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           23      FATHIMA MANIKAGOTHI
                   AGED 48 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED MANIKAGOTHI RAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           24      KADHA DONNAKAGOTHI
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   D/O ALI AOUGE BIDHARUGE BODUATHIRI VILAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           25      AMINA DONFATHIGE
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O HASSAN FAITHILAGOTHI BODUATHIRI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           26      AMINA KALIKAGOTHI
                   AGED 54 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA KASIMKAGOTHI KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
    
           27      SAKEENA BAUMUDINGE
                   AGED 40 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL KALIFAGEBIDHARUGE KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           28      AFSANA KAUNIGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 28 YEARS
                   D/O HASSAN KALIFAGE ATHIRIGE KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           29      HUSNA MARIYAGE
                   AGED 35 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAINMANIKFAN AREPPALIGOTHI KUDEHI VILLAGE
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     940
    
    
           30      SAINUDEEN MUDINGE
                   AGED 65 YEARS
                   S/O ABOOBAKER KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           31      HAVVA MANIKA THAMBIGOTHI
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED MANIKFAN MUDINGE KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHDWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           32      AYSHA KATHEEBUGOTHI
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   D/O ALI KANDAMATHUGOTHI KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           33      AMINA DATHIFANUNGOTHI
                   AGED 69 YEARS
                   D/O DOMBEBE FAREPPADIGOTHI KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           34      MOHAMMED THUBIGE
                   AGED 54 YEARS
                   S/O ALI THUBIGE KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           35      DALEKHA OLUKODIGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM KORUHAJIGE BIDHARUGE KUDEHI VILLAGE
                   MINIVOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           36      KADHA MARUDHUUGOTHI
                   AGED 57 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM MARIYAGE KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           37      ALI MAVADIGE
                   AGED 54 YEARS
                   S/O HUSSAINKALIFAGE KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           38      ALI HANGUGOTHI
                   AGED 67 YEARS
                   S/O ISMAIL KALIFAGE KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           39      ABIDHA MANJAGE
                   AGED 40 YEARS
                   D/O ALI AOUGEGOTHI KUDHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           40      AYSHA MUREEDUGOTHI
                   AGED 50 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA KALIFAGE BIDHARUGE KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           41      MOOSA THAKURU ALUMASGOTHI
                   AGED 78 YEARS
                   S/O HASSAN KATHEEBUGOTHI KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           42      AMINA KODIGE ATHIRIGE
                   AGED 66 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN SAFARUGOTHI KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           43      HAVVA HOLIAYSHAMANJAGE
                   AGED 54 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA KUNNISAGE BIDHARUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE,MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           44      AMINA MANIKA MUDINGE
                   AGED 77 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED MANIKFAN MUDINGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE,MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           45      AYSHA KODIGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 60 YEARS
                   D/O HASSAN KALIFAGE ATHIRIGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           46      MOHAMMED DORUDARUGE
                   AGED 38 YEARS
                   S/O ALI THUDATHAGEKUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           47      AMINA KUNNUMATHIGE KUDAGE
                   AGED 41 YEARS
                   D/O YOUSUF KUDEHIDATHAGE, FUNHILOL VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           48      MOHAMMED KUNNUMANJAGOTHI
                   AGED 64 YEARS
                   S/O ALI BODUVALUGOTHI, SEDIVALU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           49      FATHIMA BODUGE
                   AGED 60 YEARS
                   D/O HASSAN KUDAHANIMAUGERAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           50      HAVVA ATHIRIGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM MALEGE BIDHARUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           51      KADHABI HEUKAGOTHI
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   D/O ALI KELAMANIGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           52      AMINA MUTHEGE
                   AGED 56 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED HAJI VERIKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE, BADA VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           53      HASSAAN KUDALIGOTHI
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   S/O MOHAMMED ATHIRIMEDUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     943
    
    
           54      AYSHA ERUMATHIGE
                   AGED 72 YEARS
                   D/O HASSAN KODIHASSANGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           55      AMINA HAJIVALUDORUGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN KARIMAUGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           56      AYSHA MUTHEGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 67 YEARS
                   ALI HAJI VERIKAGOTHI ATHIRIGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           57      ABIDHA EFARATHUGE
                   AGED 43 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM ODIVALUGANDUVARU, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           58      IBRAHIM BADA MAGUMATHIGE
                   AGED 54 YEARS
                   S/O HUSSAIN MUTHEGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLANDLAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           59      MOHAMMED BAOUGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA MANIKFAN H.M.G. BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           60      HAVVA ODIVALU MALEGE
                   AGED 80 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED KOLUGOTHIGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           61      FATHIMA VERIKAGOTHI UTHURUFARATHUGE
                   AGED 66 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL GANDEEGE ATHIRIGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     944
    
    
           62      AMINA ODIVALUGE
                   AGED 61 YEARS
                   D/O HASSAN KELAMANIGOTHI, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           63      HASSAN KODIHASSANGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 47 YEARS
                   S/O ALI GANDEEGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           64      FATHIMA KOLUGOTHIGE
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   D/O ALI THABURUGANDUGE , BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
    
           65      IBRAHIM HAJIVALUDORUGE
                   AGED 65 YEARS
                   S/O MOOSA VERIKAGOTHI, BADAVILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           66      ISMAIL ATHIRIMATHIGOTHI
                   AGED 55 YEARS
                   S/O HASSAN MUTHEGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           67      HUSSAIN KUDALIGOTHI
                   AGED 67 YEARS
                   S/O MOHAMMED ATHIRIMEDUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           68      HUSSAIN ATHIRIMEDUGE
                   AGED 60 YEARS
                   S/O MOHAMMED MALIGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           69      AMINA KOLUGOTHIGE
                   AGED 57 YEARS
                   D/O ALI THAMBURUGANDUGE, BADA VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                                     945
    
    
           70      MOOSA KUNNUFANDAGE
                   AGED 56 YEARS
                   S/O ISMAIL KAUNIGE, FALLISSERY VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
           71      FATHIMA KUREJJAGOTHI
                   AGED 75 YEARS
                   D/O DONBEBE ALIBEBEGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           72      KADEEJA MOYAGOTHI
                   AGED 50 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL HAJI REVAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           73      HAVVA REVAGOTHI
                   AGED 64 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN BADAGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           74      MOHAMMED ATHIRIGOTHI MEDUGE
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   S/O ALI VALUMAUGOTHI ATHIRIGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           75      AMINA ALIHAJIGOTHI
                   AGED 56 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED ALIHAJIGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           76      FATHIMA KELUHASSAKAGOTHI
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM MAYAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           77      KADHA DONAYSHABIGOTHI
                   AGED 78 YEARS
                   D/O YOSUF AOUGEBIGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           78      DALEKHA GOBOLIGOTHI
                   AGED 73 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED DONKAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           79      KADEEJA NOOGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM MALIMEEN , RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           80      AMINA KUDAHANIMAUGE
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           81      KADHA NASEEBUGOTHI
                   AGED 61 YEARS
                   D/O HASSANKAKA FONEEGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           82      FATHIMA ATHIRIGOTHI AOUGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   D/O DONBEBEVALUMAUGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           83      HUSSAIN UMALAGOTHI
                   AGED 71 YEARS
                   S/O IBRAHIM GOGARIGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
    
           84      FATHIMA MAYAGOTHI
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED ADANGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           85      DONMANIKFAN MANIKAGOTHI
                   AGED 65 YEARS
                   S/O IBRAHIMBEBE KUDATHIGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           86      HAVVA BANDARABAVAGOTHI
                   AGED 67 YEARS
                   D/O AYSHA BANDARABAVAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           87      MOOSA AOUKOHORATHU
                   AGED 67 YEARS
                   S/O KADHA AOUKOHORATHUGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           88      HAVVA KUNNUMATHIGOTHI
                   AGED 69 YEARS
                   D/O ALI FABURIKAGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           89      DALEKHA KUREJJAGOTHI
                   AGED 72 YEARS
                   D/O DONBEBE ALIBEBEGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           90      DALEKHAKALUMANGOTHI
                   AGED 55 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN KALUMANGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           91      FATHIAM EDURUMANJAGOTHI
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   D/O DONTHAKURU EDURUMANJAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           92      ALI KILAUGANDUGE
                   AGED 54 YEARS
                   S/O ISMAIL ODIVALUGE FALLISSERY VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           93      KADHA REVAGOTHI
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN BADAGE, RAMMEDU VIILAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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           94      AYSHA ERUMATHIGE
                   AGED 65 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA, MUREEDUGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           95      AYSHA KODIGE MEDUGE
                   AGED 55 YEARS
                   D/O ALI KAUNIGE BIDHARUGE KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           96      SHAHEEDA KAMBILOGE
                   AGED 43 YEARS
                   D/O AMINA KAMBILOGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           97      AMINA KORUHAJIGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 54 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL KALIFAGE BIDHARUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           98      ALI FENGENNAGOTHI
                   AGED 71 YEARS
                   S/O IBRAHIM ADANGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           99      ALI ERUMATHIGE
                   AGED 55 YEARS
                   S/O HASSAN FAHURUGANDARUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           100     AYSHA KALIFAGE ATHIRIGE
                   AGED 44 YEARS
                   D/O FATHIMA KALIFAGE ATHIRIGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           101     KADHA KORUHAJIGE ATHIRIGE
                   AGED 57 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM KODIGE ATHIRIGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                   SRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                   SRI.E.C.AHAMED FAZIL
                   SRI.P.C.MUHAMMED NOUSHIQ
                   SRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
                   SMT.JAHANA SHERIN.K
                   SRI.A AL FAYAD
    
    
       RESPONDENTS:
    
            1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            2      THE ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                   OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI,
                   PIN - 682555.
    
            3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP,
                   KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559.
    
            4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, MINICOY,
                   OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO, UNION
                   TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559.
    
            5      UNION OF INDIA
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                   LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
            6      DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                   UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW, UNION TERRITORY
                   DIVISION, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                  CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                   ADDITIONAL RESPONDENT IS IMPLEADED
    
        ADDL.R7    UNION OF INDIA ( SOUGHT TO BE IMPLEADED )
                   REPRESENTED BY CHIEF OF AIR STAFF, INDIAN AIR FORCE,
                   14 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VAYU SENA ROAD, KAKKANAD,
                   KOCHI-682030
    
                   *IS IMPLEADED AS PER ORDER DT.5.8.2026 IN I.A.No.1/25
    
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP
                   SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                   SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                   SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                   SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
             THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
       06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
       COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
     WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
                                                    CNR : KLHC010869282023
    
    
    
    
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                       PRESENT
    
                        THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
          WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 33142 OF 2024
    
       PETITIONERS:
    
            1      KADEEJA EDURUGE
                   AGED 45 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED MANJAGE,KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            2      KADEEJA KUDEHIDATHAGE
                   AGED 43 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA KOIFU, NABUGE HOUSE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            3      AYSHA KALIKAGOTHI
                   AGED 62 YEARS
                   D/O ALIBEBE KALUDATHAGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            4      AYSHA GIRAVALUDORUGE
                   AGED 60 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN BAMBUKEUGE HOUSE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            5      MOOSA MANJAGE
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   S/O MOHAMMED NALAGOTHI HOUSE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
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            6      AMINA VARAFARUGOTHI
                   AGED 65 YEARS
                   D/O DONTHAKUR ADANGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            7      FATHIMA RANMANJAGE
                   AGED 66 YEARS
                   D/O ALI UTHURUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            8      FATHIMA DONELENMAGOTHI
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED DORUDARUGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
            9      ASIYA VALUDORUGE
                   AGED 31 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA MANJAGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           10      AYSHA UMBURUKAGE
                   AGED 47 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL KAUNIGE ATHIRIGE,KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           11      AYSHA KODIGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 55 YEARS
                   D/O HASSAN KALIFAGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           12      IBRAHIM KAUNIGE ATHIRIGE
                   AGED 67 YEARS
                   S/O MOHAMMED KAUNIGE ATHIRIGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           13      IBRAHIM VARAFARUGOTHI
                   AGED 47 YEARS
                   S/O ISMAIL KUNNISAGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
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           14      SAKEENA BAUMUDINGE
                   AGED 40 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL KALIFAGE KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           15      SADEEKA BODUMAUGOTHI
                   AGED 35 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA BODUMAUGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           16      AFSANA KAUNIGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 28 YEARS
                   D/O HASSAN KALIFAGE ATHIRIG, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           17      HAVVA MUDINBEBEGOTHI
                   AGED 55 YEARS
                   D/O DONKAKA ADANGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           18      HUSSAIN ANNARUGOTHI
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   S/O MOOSAKOIFU ANNARUGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           19      SAMUSUDEEN ANNARUGOTHI
                   AGED 52 YEARS
                   S/O HASSAN MANIKFAN MUDINGE, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           20      FATHIMA THUDATHAGE
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   D/O UMAR, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682559.
    
           21      AMINA BODUKAMBOGOTHI
                   AGED 44 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM MAYAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
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           22      DALEKHA GOBOLIGOTHI
                   AGED 75 YEARS
                   D/O MOHAMMED DONKAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           23      FATHIMA EDURUMANJAGOTHI
                   AGED 63 YEARS
                   D/O DONTHAKURUEDURUMANJAGOTHI RAMMEDU VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           24      HAVVA MUTHEGE
                   AGED 78 YEARS
                   D/O ALI MUTHEGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           25      FATHIMA KUREJJAGOTHI
                   AGED 75 YEARS
                   D/O DONBEBE ALIBEBEGE RAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           26      KADEEJA MOYAGOTHI
                   AGED 50 YEARS
                   D/O ISMAIL HAJI REVAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
    
           27      HAVVA REVAGOTHI
                   AGED 64 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN BADAGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           28      RAHANARAHANA MANZIL
                   AGED 48 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM REVAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           29      MOHAMMED ATHIRIGOTHI MEDUGE
                   AGED 58 YEARS
                   S/O ALI VALUMAUGOTHI ATHIRIGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE,
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
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           30      HAVVA GUDUGE
                   AGED 72 YEARS
                   D/O MOOSA GUDUGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           31      AMINA ALIHAJIGOTHI
                   AGED 56 YEARS,
                   D/O MOHAMMED ALIHAJIGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           32      FATHIMA KELUHASSANKAGOTHI
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM MAYAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
           33      AMINA KARANGOTHI ATHIRIGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN MAYAGOTHI, RAMMEDU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           34      MOOSA MAGUMATHIGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   S/O IBRAHIM MAGUMATHIGE, RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           35      AMINA MANIKA NABUGE BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 53 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM MANIKFAN VELAGE RAMMEDU VILLAGE, MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559
    
           36      HAVVA KOIFU NABUGE
                   AGED 82 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN KALUDATHAGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           37      KADHA NABUGE
                   AGED 75 YEARS
                   D/O HUSSAIN KALUDATHAGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
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           38      HUSSAIN MANIKFAN AOUEDIYAKAL
                   AGED 69 YEARS
                   S/O HASSAN MANIKFAN BODUGANDUVAR, SAAZ VILLA,
                   SEDIVALU VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN -
                   682559.
    
           39      HUSSAIN BODUGOTHI BIDHARUGE
                   AGED 70 YEARS
                   S/O DONKAKA ALUMASGOTHI, KUDEHI VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           40      AMINA DONDALEKHAGOTHIATHIRIGE
                   AGED 59 YEARS
                   D/O IBRAHIM KORIMAUGE KENDIPARTY VILLAGE MINICOY
                   ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           41      KADEEJA ODIVALUAMIDAGE
                   AGED 45 YEARS
                   D/O ALI BUMARUGE, FALLISSERY VILLAGE MINICOY ISLAND
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
           42      MOHAMMED OLUBAGE
                   AGED 50 YEARS
                   S/O IBRAHIM, BAMBUKEUGE HOUSE, FALLISSERY VILLAGE
                   MINICOY ISLAND LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.K.M.FIROZ
                   SRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                   SRI.E.C.AHAMED FAZIL
                   SRI.P.C.MUHAMMED NOUSHIQ
                   SRI.ABDUL HADI M.P.
                   SMT.JAHANA SHERIN.K
                   SRI.A AL FAYAD
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       RESPONDENTS:
    
            1       UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                    REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                    LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            2       THE ADMINISTRATOR,
                    UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, OFFICE OF THE
                    LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            3       THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                    KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559.
    
            4       THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
                    MINICOY, OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO, UNION
                    TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682559.
    
            5       UNION OF INDIA,
                    REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                    LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
            6       DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UNION TERRITORY)
                    UNION OF INDIA, MINISTRY OF LAW, UNION TERRITORY
                    DIVISION, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP
                   SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                   SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                   SRI.SAJITH KUMAR V., SC, LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
                   SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
             THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
       06.12.2025, THE COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                       PRESENT
    
                        THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
          WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 36704 OF 2024
    
       PETITIONERS:
    
            1      SHAFEEQUEL ALAM C N
                   AGED 50 YEARS
                   S/O KOYA M.K. RESIDING AT CHERIYANNALLAL HOUSE,
                   KALPENI, LAKSHDWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
            2      THABEEBUL ALAM C N
                   AGED 48 YEARS
                   S/O KOYA M.K. RESIDING AT CHERIYANNALLAL HOUSE,
                   KALPENI, LAKSHDWEEP, PIN - 682557.
    
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.LAL K.JOSEPH
                   SRI.P.MURALEEDHARAN (THURAVOOR)
                   SMT.T.A.LUXY
                   SRI.SURESH SUKUMAR
                   SRI.KOYA ARAFA MIRAGE
                   SRI.ANZIL SALIM
                   SRI.SANJAY SELLEN
                   SMT.SONIA SHIBU
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       RESPONDENTS:
    
            1      UNION OF INDIA
                   REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT,
                   MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, JAI
                   SINGH MARG, HANUMAN ROAD AREA, CONNAUGHT PLACE, NEW
                   DELHI, DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
            2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            3      ADMINISTRATOR
                   UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, SECRETARIAT,
                   KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            4      DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION, UNION TERRITORY OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP, KAVARATTI, PIN - 682555.
    
            5      DEPUTY COLLECTOR/SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER
                   KAVARATTI, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP,
                   PIN - 682555.
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP
                   SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                   SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                   SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
             THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
       06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
       COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                       PRESENT
    
                        THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
          WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 25029 OF 2025
    
       PETITIONER:
    
                   FATHIMA HOLITHITHIGE
                   AGED 64 YEARS
                   W/O. LATE HUSSAIN KUDAKADATHAGE, RESIDING AT FUNHILOL
                   VILLAGE, MINICOY ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682559.
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                   SMT.AMINA AKTHAR
    
    
       RESPONDENTS:
    
            1      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                   OFFICE OF THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI
                   ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, REPRESENTED
                   BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, PIN - 682555.
    
            2      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                   UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, OFFICE OF THE
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UNION
                   TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
            3      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                   OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                   UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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            4      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
                   OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CHIEF EXECUTIVE
                   OFFICE, KAVARATTI ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
            5      UNION OF INDIA
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF LAW,
                   LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
    
                   BY ADV SRI.JUSTUS S., CGC
                   SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP
                   SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                   SRI K.S. PRENJITH KUMAR SC
                   SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
             THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING BEEN FINALLY HEARD ON
       06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
       COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
    
                                       PRESENT
    
                        THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE T.R.RAVI
    
          WEDNESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF AUGUST 2026 / 14TH SRAVANA, 1948
    
                               WP(C) NO. 33127 OF 2025
    
       PETITIONER:
    
                   NASIRUDHEEN KOYA P.P
                   AGED 65 YEARS
                   S/O. KIDAVE MELAPURA, RESIDING AT PUTHIYA PANDARAM
                   HOUSE, ANDROTH ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551.
    
    
                   BY ADVS.
                   SRI.AASHIQUE AKTHAR HAJJIGOTHI
                   SRI.SAYYID MOHAMMED NILAMUDDIN M.
    
    
       RESPONDENTS:
    
            1      UNION OF INDIA
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HOME
                   AFFAIRS, NORTH BLOCK, NEW DELHI, PIN - 110001.
    
            2      UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
                   REPRESENTED BY ITS ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF THE
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
            3      THE ADMINISTRATOR
                   UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, OFFICE OF THE
                   LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATOR, KAVARATTI ISLAND,
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
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            4      THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR
                   DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, COLLECTORATE, KAVARATTI
                   ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682555.
    
            5      THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
                   (EAST)
                   OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CHIEF EXECUTIVE
                   OFFICER (EAST), ANDROTH ISLAND, UNION TERRITORY OF
                   LAKSHADWEEP, PIN - 682551.
    
    
                    BY ADVS.
                    SRI.ACHUTH KRISHNAN R., CGC
                    SRI.K.S.PRENJITH KUMAR, SC
                    SRI.R.V.SREEJITH, SC, U.T.ADMINISTRATION OF LAKSHADWEEP
                    SMT.O.M.SHALINA, DEPUTY SOLICITOR GENERAL OF INDIA
                    SRI.ARL SUNDERESAN, ASGI
    
    
    
             THIS WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) HAVING COME UP FOR ADMISSION ON
       06.12.2025, ALONG WITH WP(C).38565/2023 AND CONNECTED CASES, THE
       COURT ON 05.08.2026 DELIVERED THE FOLLOWING:
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                                     T.R. RAVI, J.
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                 W.P.(C)Nos. 38565, 38747, 41399, 42249, 44022,
                 44151, 44162 & 44185 of 2023, 134, 214, 218, 286,
                 399, 623, 789, 854, 865, 1511, 1578, 1635, 2885, 4849,
                 7167, 7206, 7225, 7379, 9597, 11983, 12233, 16459,
                 16475, 24234, 24446, 24515, 24544, 24545, 24559,
                 24578, 24586, 24589, 24640, 24654, 24680, 24725,
                 24748, 24773, 24776, 24785, 24855, 24859, 24870,
                 24873, 24896, 24909, 25021, 25097, 25149, 25153,
                 25210, 25236, 25309, 25378, 25408, 25434, 25555,
                 25580, 25596, 25600, 25612, 25615, 25617, 25622,
                 25654, 25687, 25767, 25916, 25924, 26012, 26013,
                 26078, 26091, 26152, 26240, 26243, 26301, 26339,
                 26345, 26357, 26397, 26401, 26435, 26436, 26448,
                 26659, 26716, 26843, 26852, 26859, 26865, 26900,
                 27014, 27150, 27132, 27215, 27310, 27357, 27543,
                 27668, 27790, 27851, 27857, 27862, 27866, 27896,
                 27926, 28040, 28114, 28115, 28122, 28124, 28238,
                 28369, 28392, 28600, 28640, 28695, 28700, 28728,
                 28737, 28836, 28910, 28952, 28961, 29403, 29483,
                 29661, 29692, 29716, 29937, 29941, 29974, 29978,
                 30047, 30168, 30196, 30297, 30303, 30344, 30636,
                 30730, 31368, 31508, 31538, 31654, 31738, 32061,
                 32064, 32184, 32409, 32437, 32729, 32986, 32987,
                 33038, 33077, 33090,       33116,     33132,    33142,
                 36704 of 2024 and 25029 & 33127 of 2025
                       --------------------------------------------
                       Dated this the 5th day of August, 2026
    
                                       JUDGMENT
    

    Heard Sri P. Deepak, Senior Advocate, instructed by Sri Rilgin V.

    George, Sri Lal K. Joseph, Sri Ajit G. Anjarlekar, Sri Joby Jacob
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    Pulickekudy, Sri K.M. Firoz, Sri R.Rohith, Sri Aashique Akthar

    Hajjigothi and Sri Saiby Jose Kidangoor on behalf of the petitioners

    and Sri ARL Sundaresan (Additional Solicitor General of India),

    Smt.O.M.Shalina (DSGI), Sri K.S.Prenjith Kumar (Central Government

    Standing Counsel) and Sri R.V.Sreejith (Standing Counsel for

    Lakshadweep Administration), on behalf of the respondents.

    2. The fundamental issue in all these cases concerns the

    rights of the natives of Lakshadweep over the lands they possessed.

    To decide the issue, one must study the history of Lakshadweep, the

    nature of the rights that existed during the early years, and the rights

    conferred on the landholders by the various regulations issued over

    the past several years. Such an exercise is required since the main

    challenge in all these cases is against the orders issued by the District

    Collector of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep instructing the

    Deputy Collectors to take possession of Pandaram Lands in inhibited

    as well as uninhibited islands subject to certain conditions and by

    paying compensation for the improvements made in Pandaram lands.

    That is to say, the natives of Lakshadweep who are holding Pandaram
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    lands will be deprived of their holdings by the payment of

    compensation for the improvements alone and without any payment

    for the land. The premise for such a direction on the part of the

    Administration of Lakshadweep is that the Pandaram lands belonged

    to the Lakshadweep Administration and the natives did not have title

    over the said lands.

    3. The prayers in these writ petitions are grouped together.

    The main reliefs prayed for are to issue a writ of certiorari or any

    other appropriate writ or order quashing the following:

    i. Notification of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi
    Islands Land Revenue and
    Tenancy (Amendment) Regulation, 2023 dated
    25.10.2023.

    ii. Order F.No.34/52/2016-LR(PART)/1086 dated
    07.11.2023.

    iii. Notice F.No.03/01/2023-DC(KVT)/1121 dated
    07.11.2023.

    iv. Order F.No.3/1/2023-DC (KVT) dated 17.11.2023.
    v. Order issued by the Block Development Officer, Kalpeni
    Island as F.No.14/16/2023-BDO (KLP)dated
    20.11.2023.

    vi. Order F.No:34/70/2023-LR/1195 dated 28.11.2023.
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    vii. Order of the Deputy Collector F.No.10/09/2018-DC
    (KVT)/1264 dated 06.12.2023.

    viii. Order F.No:34/77/2023-LR/1237 dated 18.12.2023.
    ix. Order F.No:34/80/2023-LR/1247 dated 20.12.2023.
    x. Communication No.U-11024/1/2019-UTL dated
    20.12.2023.

    xi. Order in Review Petition No.1/2023 issued by the
    District Collector dated 1.02.2024.
    xii. Order F.No: 34/42/2024-LR dated 27.06.2024.
    xiii. Corrigendum F.No: 34/42/2024-LR-605 dated
    29.06.2024.

    xiii. Notice issued by Deputy Collector in F.No.30/03/2021-
    SDO(AND) dated 08/2024.

    xiv. Order F.No.14/16/2023-BDO(KLP) issued by the
    Deputy Collector cum CEO(East) Androth(HQ) and
    Kalpeni dated 01.07.2024.

    xv. Notice issued by the Deputy Collector
    F.No.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/437 dated 02.07.2024
    xvi. Notice issued by the Deputy Collector
    F.No.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/447 dated 04.07.2024.
    xvii. Notice issued by the Deputy Collector
    F.No.14/03/2024-DC(Mcy) Land dated 05.07.2024.
    xviii. Notice issued by the Deputy Collector
    F.No.14/16/2023-BDO(KLP) dated 06.07.2024.
    xix. Notice issued by the Deputy Collector
    F.No.14/03/2024-DC(Mcy) Land dated 12.07.2024.
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    xx. Notice issued by the Deputy Collector
    F.No.14/16/2023-BDO(KLP) dated 21.07.2024.
    xxi. Notice issued by the Deputy Collector
    F.No.14/03/2024-DC(Mcy) Land dated 25.07.2024.
    xxii. Notice F.No.10/18/2023-DC(KVT) 514 issued by the
    Deputy Collector dated 31.07.2024.
    xxiii. Order F.No: 34/56/2024-LR dated 21.08.2024.
    xxiv. Notice issued by the Deputy Collector cum CEO(East)
    Androth Island bearing F.No: 30/01/2023-DC(Land)
    dated 21.08.2024.

    xxv. Order issued by the Deputy Collector cum CEO(East)
    bearing F.No: 30/04/2025-DC(AND)/718 dated
    22.08.2025.

    Some of the Additional prayers sought for are:

    4. Issue a writ of mandamus or any other appropriate writ,

    order or direction:

    a) Declaring that the land of the Petitioners is not Pandaram
    land (Government Lands) and that proceedings against
    the petitioners can only be initiated by invoking the
    provisions under the Right to Fair Compensation and
    Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and
    Resettlement Act, 2013
    .

    b) Directing the Administrator, UT of Lakshadweep to confer
    the Occupancy Right of the petitioner under the provisions
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    of the Laccadive Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land
    Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965.

    c) Commanding the Administrator of Lakshadweep to direct
    the occupants of Pandaram lands, by way of a general
    notice stipulated under Rule 47(6) of Laccadive, Minicoy
    and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Rules,
    1968, to apply for occupancy rights and grant occupancy
    rights to the petitioners, if they satisfy the conditions
    prescribed in Section 83 of the Laccadive, Minicoy and
    Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation,
    1965.

    d) Commanding the District Collector to consider and pass
    appropriate orders on the review petition in exercise of
    power conferred under Regulation 11(3) read with
    Regulation 81 of the Laccadives, Minicoy & Aminidivi
    Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulations, 1965.

    e) Commanding the District Collector to consider and pass
    appropriate orders on the petition filed on 07.12.2023
    under Section 82(3) of the Tenancy Regulations keeping in
    abeyance all proceedings pursuant to order dated
    28.11.2023 F.No: 34/70/2023-LR/1195 pending disposal
    of review petition.

    f) Direct the Administrator to notify the amendment issued
    by the Union of India in the official Gazette of India dated
    18.03.2020 within a specific time frame.
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    g) Declare that Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land
    Revenue and Tenancy (Amendment) Regulation, 2023 is
    unconstitutional and it violates and ultra vires Article 14,
    21
    , 300A, 240 of the Constitution of India.

    h) Declare that the Lakshadweep administration have no
    power to declare the title of the land without passing an
    order under regulation 11(3) of Laccadive, Minicoy and
    Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation,
    1965.

    i) Direct the respondents not to enforce Laccadive, Minicoy
    and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy
    (Amendment) Regulation, 2023.

    j) Direct to consider the petition presented to the District
    Collector on 16.11.2023 filed under Section 82(2) of the
    Tenancy Regulations.

    k) Directing the Administrator, UT of Lakshadweep to hear
    the petitioners and pass appropriate orders in Review
    Petition and the stay petition dated 16/11/2023 submitted
    by the Petitioners 1 to 6 before the District Collector, the
    receipt of the said petition and Review Petition and the
    stay petition dated 16/11/2023 submitted by the 7th
    Petitioner before the District Collector and receipt of said
    petition in accordance with law.

    l) Commanding the respondents 6 to 10 to strictly comply
    with the procedures contemplated under the Right to Fair
    Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,
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    Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 and the
    provisions of the fifth schedule of the Constitution of India
    before acquiring/ taking over the possession of the
    properties of the petitioners comprised in –
    i. Survey Nos. 26/2, 6/3C, 7/1A, 22/3 & 15/5, 25/6, 14/2B,
    26/3, 14/3-A, 17/1-A, 24/8, 14/7-А, 14/ 3-A, 4/3-C,
    27/2D, 21/7, 16/2, 5/2, 16/4-A-3, 21/8, 6/2, 5/1A-2,
    5/1A-1, 5/1A-3, 5/1A-4, 5/1C, 5/1-CA, 5/3, COURT 5/2,
    17/3A, 17/3A, 17/13, 5/1-A, 18/1, 27/12C, 27/15,
    27/12C, 26/3, 21/8, 9/1-A, 21/8, 8/1A, 4/2, 24/6, 11/2B-
    2, 22/1A, 26/2A- 10, 26/2C-8, 26/2-B, 21/2, 24/6, 21/8,
    24/8, 17/2-A3, 17/2 C3, 2/1, 2/2, 3/2, 21/4, 2/3, 7/1 of
    Cheriyam Island;

    ii. Survey Nos. 45/2B, 47/1B, 47/7B, 48/4B, 48/1B, 41/10,
    40/14A, 41/1B, 40/15A, 41/2B, 40/9A, 37/8B3, 40/11,
    40/12, 40/13, 91/1C, 85/1A, 39/5D, 39/6A6, 150/5A,
    65/13, 53/6B, 43/2, 42/2, 47/15, 48/6A, 155/4, 155/22,
    281/5, 62/11, 42/1, 325/12, 326/3, 55/2A, 225/16A,
    164/7, 46/13, 145/19, 186/1, 144/4A, 145/8A, 310/3C,
    310/6C, 309/6A, 136/6A3, 36/6A4, 310/2G, 184/14,
    186/16, 55/2A, 92/3A, 91/1C, 92/3A, 92/3A, 91/1C,
    92/3A, 55/2A, 326/9F, 46/14, 145/11, 145/12, 253/10,
    310/3F, 310/6F, 245/3A, 65/9, 43/1C, 140/5, 47/7A,
    86/6E, 155/5, 66/9B, 48/2B, 48/5B, 48/8B, 38/1, 38/2,
    38/4, 41/5, 40/8B, 40/9B, 40/14B, 41/17, 41/18, 40/15B,
    79/3, 59/7, 208/1, 284/4, 284/4C, 150/5C, 149/10B,
    149/17, 45/14, 45/3, 100/7A3, 100/7A2, 40/9A, 40/15A,
    40/14A, 146/3, 326/9A, 326/9B, 326/9C, 326/9D, 326/9E,
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    45/15A, 36/6A, 140/1, 161/5, 145/4B, 145/10C, 47/11,
    144/9, 45/4, 145/10, 46/1, 46/7, 146/9, 310/2, 310/5,
    153/4, 144/9, 45/15A, 45/2B, 47/1B, 47/7B, 48/4B,
    48/1B, 116/4, 172/1, 172/1, 51/3E,51/3 I, 36/6A, 140/1,
    144/9C, 144/8, 310/2C, 62/11, 48/6A, 47/10, 56/2J,
    36/4A, 36/6A7, 144/9A, 145/10A, 145/16H, 152/5, 150/4,
    23/3, 146/6C, 65/12, 325/14, 43/1A, 43/1, 110/16A,
    110/4, C 54/8A7, 149/8B, 130/3, 121/11, 92/3A1A2,
    56/5B, 146/13, 146/3, 71/4, 86/2, 140/12 66/3B, 156/4C,
    325/12, 153/13A, 86/6B, 55/2, 86/7A, 86/15A, 86/16A,
    86/17, 164/6 165/2A, 245/3H1 245/3H3, 62/1C, 146/13,
    146/3, 71/4, 310/7, 146/9A, 146/15, 146/7E, 153/90,
    87/1A1, 87/1A3, 153/3, 87/1A1, 87/1A3, 154/14B,
    154/14C, 66/15A, 326/7, 326/8D, 142/2, 146/10,62/1D,
    66/9C, 49/18, 50/5A, 50/1A, 140/2, 140/1, 296/10,
    140/2, 140/1, 296/10, 64/2,46/15, 155/23, 46/19, 53/6A,
    142/3, 37/1B, 37/6B, 40/20, 54/8A8, 12/6A, 5/1, 12/8A,
    34/1, 34/11, 33/1, 33/5,,46/4,44/16, 46/17, 148/1A,
    34/9, 35/12, 35/9, 35/10, 35/2,35/3,35/15, 31/6,31/7,
    65/2, 146/19, 140/12A, 34/10, 65/2, 47/16, 48/8A,
    48/2A, 48/5A, 49/2, 146/9A, 86/6C, 184/16, 149/4A,
    49/2, 66/8, 149/20, 56/12, 35/18A1, 51/3A, 148/1C,
    66/2E,126/8, 46/8, 309/2A9, 31/4, 31/1, 84/5, 58/4 of
    Kalpeni Island;

    iii. Survey Nos. 83/3 part, 83/1 part, 1191/4 PART, 994/3,
    1189/4 PART, 1190/3 PART of Agathi Island;
    iv. Survey Nos. 332 & 333(1) of Pitti Island.
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    HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

    5. The history of the Lakshadweep Islands has been narrated

    succinctly in the book Traditional Futures Law and Custom in India’s

    Lakshadweep Islands by Dr. V. Vijaykumar, who had authored the

    book while he was a District Judge in Kerala. According to the author,

    the earliest reference to Lakshadweep was by an anonymous author

    of the first century AD. The history of the Island prior to the 10 th

    century is stated to be obscure. During the beginning of the 10 th

    century, the Kolathiri Dynasty which controlled the entire North

    Malabar and the Laccadives from their headquarters at Ezhimala near

    Cannannore, were administering the Islands. During the late 11 th

    century or early 12th century AD, the administration was under a

    principality known as the Ali Rajahs of Cannanore. In 1509, the

    Portuguese took control of the Islands, and they continued their

    oppressive rule till 1543. According to the author, it is likely that the

    Kolathiris transferred the Islands to the full control of the Arakkal

    House after the Portuguese rule. The Arakkal family administered

    through Kariyakkars appointed for each Island. The Royalty had
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    monopoly over several commodities like coconut, cowries, tortoise

    shell and jaggery. It is stated that the coir monopoly led the people

    of the Amindivi group of Islands to revolt and approach Tipu Sulthan

    of Mysore. In 1787, the islands of Amini, Kadamat, Kiltan, Chetlath

    and Bitra, on the northern side of the group of Islands came under

    Tipu and the rest of the Islands continued under the Arakkal Rule. It

    is stated that Tipu Sultan put an end to the oppressive Kariyakkar

    administration and appointed an officer called Manegar at Amini to

    look after the five Islands under his control, which were collectively

    called as Amindivi Islands. In 1791, after the conquest of Cannanore,

    the Southern Islands which were under the control of the Arakkal

    family went into the hands of the British East India Company. In

    1799, after the fall of Tipu Sulthan, the five islands in his control were

    also annexed by the British East India Company and made part of the

    South Kanara District. The Arakkal Beebi had been permitted to

    administer the Island for an annual tribute. In 1875, the British

    Government took over the entire administration and attached the

    Islands to the Malabar District under the Madras Presidency. For
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    convenience, the Islands were divided into two administrative units as

    Amindivi group of Islands and the Laccadive and Minicoy group of

    Islands. The said division continued till some years after India became

    independant. On 01.11.1956, on coming into force of the States

    Reorganisation Act, the two group of Islands were separated from the

    South Kanara and Malabar Districts of the Madras Presidency to form

    a separate Union Territory of Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands.

    Legislative intervention in the pre-independence period

    6. The British India Government had promulgated the

    Scheduled Districts Act of 1874, and the Lakshadweep territory was

    declared as a Scheduled District under the said Act, giving it a

    separate status, by a notification dated 19.02.1889. In 1875, a

    Property Register (Land Manual) was prepared in Amindivi Islands.

    Revised in 1935, it became the first documentary recognition of

    private property limits. Similar attempts in Laccadive Islands did not

    fully materialise, though boundaries were socially respected. In the

    Government of India Act of 1919, the protection as Scheduled

    District, was preserved and the territory was declared as a backward
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    tract under Section 52A. As per the provisions of the said Act, only

    Acts specifically declared as such were to be made applicable to the

    territory. On coming into force of the Government of India Act, 1935,

    the Islands were again declared excluded areas and were subject to

    the same immunities until the framing of the Constitution of India in

    1950. Article 244 of the Constitution of India contained in Part X of

    the Constitution deals with administration of scheduled areas and

    tribal areas. The Article reads thus;

    Art.244. Administration of Scheduled Areas and
    Tribal Areas-

    (1) The provisions of the Fifth Schedule shall apply to the
    administration and control of the Scheduled Areas and
    Scheduled Tribes in any State other than the States of
    Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
    (2) The provisions of the Sixth Schedule shall apply to the
    administration of the tribal areas in the States of Assam,
    Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.”

    7. Part B of the Fifth schedule deals with the administration

    and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes. Part C deals

    with the power of the President to declare scheduled areas. The

    Islands were designated as a scheduled area on 26.1.1950
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    LAND TENURE SYSTEM OF LAKSHADWEEP

    8. The land tenure system of Lakshadweep was adapted from

    the old Malabar system. Initially, private ownership of land did not

    exist. Wealth was measured by the number of coconut trees, not

    land. Land was managed collectively under the Muthalal (headman)

    and a council of elders. During the 17th century, the Cannanore Rajas

    asserted economic and political control over the islands. They claimed

    ownership over uncultivated lands and uninhabited islands and these

    lands came to be known as Pandaram (Government) lands.

    Influenced by the Rajas, leading families (Karnavans) began asserting

    hereditary rights over land, leading to the emergence of private

    ownership (Jenmom). Over time, tenants gradually acquired secure

    occupancy rights through custom.

    9. By the 19th century, ownership became highly fragmented

    due to indiscriminate planting and overlapping claims. The British

    generally allowed customary practices to determine ownership rather

    than imposing new rules. In 1875, the Property Register (Land

    Manual) in the Amindivi Islands recorded land boundaries, providing
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    the first documentary evidence of private ownership. Government

    assignments and court decisions gradually regularised ownership and

    tenancy rights.

    Classification of Lands

    10. The islands’ lands were divided into two broad categories:

    A. Jenmom (Private) Lands, which were owned either
    directly by landlords (Jenmis) or occupied by tenants
    (Kudiyans).

    B. Pandaram (Government) Lands, which Included
    waste lands, uninhabited islands, escheated properties,
    Kutcheri Pandaram lands, and land reserved for
    government purposes.

    11. Private ownership led to creation of tenancies. There were

    three principal tenancy systems that existed on private lands in the

    islands which were (1) Nadappu Tenancy, which was a unique

    system where tenants cultivated coconut gardens and performed

    customary services such as sailing in landlords’ boats, maintaining

    boats, and helping during family ceremonies. The tenants enjoyed

    almost permanent possession and could freely plant additional

    coconut trees and the rent remained largely fixed despite
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    improvements made by tenants. Nadapu tenancy was prevalent in

    Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini and Androth islands. (2) Pattom Tenancy,

    which was mainly contractual and required payment of rent and

    limited customary services. The tenancy was generally temporary,

    although the tenants were entitled to compensation for

    improvements. (3) House Site Tenancy, under which the tenants

    could build houses on landlords’ land without paying rent and the site

    reverted to the landlord when the house was dismantled.

    12. Government lands consist of lands originally acquired by

    the Cannanore Rajas by way of confiscation, escheat and similar

    appropriations. They may be broadly classified as follows:

    (a) Waste lands in inhabited islands.

    (b) The entire area of uninhabited islands.

    (c) Minor Pandarams, like Nattagathu Karaima, Karaima
    and Pervili lands of Androth and Kutcheri Pandarams.

    Kinds of Pandaram lands:

    13. Minor Pandarams consist mainly of private properties

    acquired through confiscations and escheats. The Pandaram lands

    scattered among private lands in Kavaratti and known as Nattagathu
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    Karaima and Idiyakkal Pandaram in Kavaratti, which was confiscated

    possibly on the pretext of some debts were lands acquired in that

    manner. The Karaima and Pervili lands in Androth, which may be

    considered as permanently settled lands, were lands confiscated by

    the Rajas, but given back to the original owners on condition of

    paying a fixed revenue. The Kutcheri Pandarams are small plots of

    land surrounding the Kutchery in the islands of Androth, Kalpeni

    Kavaratti and Agatti. Several uninhabited islands such as Bangaram

    and Suheli became government property after confiscation by the

    Cannanore Rajas.

    Introduction of the Cowle (Improving Lease) System

    14. The Government lands can be classified, based on the type

    of lease as (a) Lands given on cowle or written lease of waste lands in

    inhabited and uninhabited islands, (b) Lands under lease, consisting

    of the great South Pandaram of Minicoy, (c) Lands with trees

    auctioned from time to time like the Kutchery Pandarams. The lands

    given on cowle or written lease, were with respect to Pandaram lands

    in the inhabited islands of Androth, Kalpeni, Kavaratti and Agatti and
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    the uninhabited islands of Suheli, Bangaram and attached islands,

    and Cheriyam.

    15. The British introduced the Cowle system from 1878 to

    encourage cultivation of waste lands. Long-term leases were granted

    on favourable terms, allowing lessees to plant coconut trees and

    develop the land. Assessment was based on the number and maturity

    of coconut trees. Initially, the lease was granted for 40 years. After

    ascertaining the extent of Pandaram land available to be leased

    through survey, which was completed by 1884, a final amended form

    of lease was introduced in 1885. These leases effectively provided

    permanent occupancy because lessees invested heavily in

    improvements. If the performance of the lessees were poor, they

    were later replaced by more industrious cultivators, and incentives

    were offered to encourage plantation development. Cowle leases were

    gradually extended to islands such as Cheriyam, Suheli,

    Bangaram, Tinnakara, and Parali. Although government retained

    ownership, long-term occupation and improvements gave lessees

    substantial rights over the land. In Minicoy islands, the management
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    of Pandaram lands were different. Attempts to introduce the Cowle

    system in the island met with strong resistance, since the islanders

    enjoyed the communal rights over the land. In 1912, the

    Government leased the land collectively to the community, which

    managed it through headmen and the Amin. Later, disputes over the

    common fund led to subdivision of the land among individual families

    while reserving a part for government purposes.

    16. It would appear from the introduction of the cowle system,

    that the then Government intended to put an end to rack renting,

    improve the land, and induce a sense of possession over the land.

    The cowle system proved popular in Androth and Kalpeni, where all

    the waste lands were planted up. Following the success of the cowle

    system in the inhabited islands, Cowles were granted in Cheriyam in

    1922. In 1929, the temporary leases in Suheli were replaced by

    cowles granted for a period of 12 years. Cowles were granted in 1931

    in Bangaram, Tinnakara and Parali. Cowles were granted in Kalpitti

    only in 1933. The Cowledars remained in occupation of the lease

    lands even after expiry of the period of cowle. The trees planted by
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    the Government had all died out over the years and lands are covered

    by the trees planted by the Cowledars.

    Post Independence Legislative Intervention:

    17. In 1959, the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands

    Survey and Boundaries Regulation, 1959 (hereinafter referred to

    as the 1959 Regulation) was brought into force. Soon after the

    coming into force of the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, the Central

    Government came out with the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi

    Islands (Protection of Scheduled Tribes) Regulation, 1964

    (hereinafter referred to as the 1964 Regulation) and soon thereafter,

    the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and

    Tenancy Regulation, 1965 (hereafter referred to as the 1965

    Regulation) also came into force. Three years later, in 1968, the

    Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and

    Tenancy Rules (hereinafter referred to as the 1968 Rules) were

    brought into force.

    18. Section 2(b) of the 1959 Regulation defined “Cowledar”

    as a person who has been or is granted a lease of pandaram land on
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    rent for a specified period, one of the conditions of such lease being

    that he makes improvements thereto. Section 2(d) defined “Land-

    owner” to mean a person (i) who is the proprietor of a parcel of land

    under the customary law of the Islands; or (ii) who is shown as

    holding land as lessee thereof in the Government accounts; or (iii)

    who is shown as holding pandaram land as owner or as a cowledar in

    the Government accounts; or (iv) whose name is registered as owner

    in any register maintained by the Administrator or by any of his

    assistants authorised by him in this behalf. Section 2(e) defines

    “pandaram land” to mean land in which Government has

    proprietary right. Section 13 of the 1950 Regulations says that

    subject to such conditions as may be prescribed, every land-owner

    shall be bound to maintain, renew and repair the survey marks on or

    within the boundaries of his land and in default of his doing so, the

    survey officer or Administrator may, at the cost of Government,

    maintain, renew and repair such survey marks, determine and

    apportion the cost of so doing, and recover such cost from the

    landowner concerned as if it were payable under a decree of a civil
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    court and such cost may include the cost of all operations incidental

    to such renewal or repair but not any charges on account of survey

    officers and supervising establishment. Thus, the duties of the

    proprietor of the land as well as the lessees and Cowledars were at

    par, when it came to maintenance of the boundaries of the lands in

    their possession.

    19. The 1965 Regulations which followed the 1959

    Regulations, contained exhaustive provisions for regulating the rights

    of the land holders. Section 2(e) of the 1965 Regulations defined

    “cowledar” in similar terms as in the 1959. Section 2(j) defines

    “jenmam land” as land other than pandaram land over which a

    person has proprietary rights under the customary law of the Islands.

    Section 2(k) defines “jenmi” as a person who has proprietary rights

    over jenmam land. Section 2(m) defines “land holder” as a

    landowner, a tenant in possession or a mortgagee in possession.

    Section 2(n) defines “landowner” in almost similar terms as in the

    1959 Regulation, as a person (i) who is the proprietor of a parcel of

    land under the customary law of the Islands; or (ii) who is shown as
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    holding land as a lessee thereof In the Government records; or (iii)

    who is shown as holding pandaram land as a cowledar in the

    Government records; or (iv) whose name is registered as owner

    in any register maintained by the Administrator or by any officer

    authorised by him in this behalf. The only difference is that instead of

    using “Government accounts” the 1965 Regulations uses the words

    “Government records”.

    20. The definition of the term “pandaram land” underwent a

    change in the 1965 Regulations. Instead of defining the “pandaram

    lands” as merely land in which Government has proprietary right the

    1965 Regulation expanded the scope and in Section 2(s) defined

    “pandaram land” to mean land in which Government has, a

    proprietary right immediately before the commencement of this

    Regulation and includes any land in which it may acquire such rights

    under this Regulation or under any other law. Section 2(z) of the

    1965 Regulation defines “tenant” to means person who cultivates or

    holds the land of a jenmi, a cowledar or any other holder of pandaram

    land under an agreement, express or implied, on condition of paying
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    rent therefor. The Regulation thus contemplates creation of tenancy

    by a “cowledar” who himself was a lessee of ‘pandaram land” under

    the government.

    21. Section 11 of the 1965 Regulation declares all lands, public

    roads, lanes and paths and bridges, tanks, ditches, dikes and fences

    on or beside the same, the bed of the sea and of harbours and creeks

    below high-water-mark, and all standing or flowing water, and all

    rights in or over the same or appertaining thereto, which are not the

    property of any person, as the property of the Government. The

    respondents place heavy reliance of Section 11(3) of the 1965

    Regulation which says that where any property or any right in or over

    any property is claimed by or on behalf of the Government, or by any

    person as against the Government and the claim is disputed, such

    dispute shall be decided by the Collector whose order shall, subject to

    the provisions of this Regulation, be final. Section 11(4) says that any

    person aggrieved by an order made under sub-section (3) or in

    appeal or revision therefrom may institute a civil suit to contest the
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    order within a period of six months from the date of such order and

    the decision of the civil court shall be binding on the parties.

    22. Section 14 of the 1965 Regulation empowers the Collector

    to allot pandaram land for agricultural purposes or for construction of

    dwelling houses, in accordance with such rules as may be made in

    this behalf under this Regulation and also empowers the

    Administrator to allot any pandaram land for an industrial purpose or

    for any purpose of public utility on such conditions as may be

    prescribed. Section 15(1) of the 1965 Regulation says that any

    person who occupies or continues to occupy any pandaram land

    without lawful authority shall be regarded as a trespasser and may be

    summarily evicted therefrom by the competent authority in the

    prescribed manner and any building or other construction erected or

    anything deposited on such land, if not removed within such

    reasonable time as such authority may, from time to time, fix for the

    purpose, shall be liable to be forfeited to the Government and to be

    disposed of in such manner as the competent authority may direct.

    The proviso to the section says that the competent authority may, in
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    lieu of ordering the forfeiture of any such building or other

    construction, order the demolition of the whole or any part thereof.

    Section 15(2) further provides that such trespassers shall also be

    liable by way of penalty to pay a sum which may extend to six times

    the annual land revenue assessed on such land as may be specified

    by the competent authority and such sum shall be recoverable in the

    same manner as an arrear of land revenue. The above provision will

    have to be appreciated keeping in mind that fact that Cowle period

    was over long back and the Cowledars are occupying the Pandaram

    lands all these years and the fact no land assessment has been

    introduced with respect the above lands. No action had been initiated

    till the present proposed action, to evict the Cowledars like the

    petitioners, treating them as trespassers.

    23. Section 19 of the 1965 Regulation says that the

    assessment of land revenue on any land shall be based on the use of

    the land, like agriculture, industry, commerce, residence etc. and

    shall be liable to be altered and assessed at different rates depending

    on any diversion of purpose of use. As per Section 22, the liability to
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    pay land revenue assessed on land shall be primarily on the

    landowner, the tenant or any other person in possession of the land,

    provided that such tenant at other person shall be entitled to Credit

    from the landowner for the amount paid by him.

    24. Sections 83 and 84 of the 1965 Regulates assume great

    importance for deciding these cases. The Sections read thus:

    S.83. The Administrator may, subject to such conditions as
    may be prescribed, confer the rights of occupancy under this
    Chapter on –

    (a) a person who immediately before the commencement
    of this Regulation was occupying pandaram land as
    cowledar;

    (b) any other person who is in occupation of pandaram
    land at the commencement of this Regulation; or

    (c) any person who may be allotted pandaram land under
    section 14.

    S.84. (1) Subject to the provisions of this Regulation and
    the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Protection of
    Scheduled Tribes) Regulation, 1964, the rights of an
    occupant in his land shall be permanent, heritable and
    transferable.

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    (2) The occupant shall be entitled, by himself, his servants,
    tenants, agents or other representatives to erect buildings,
    construct wells or tanks or make other improvements
    thereon for the better cultivation of the land or its convenient
    or profitable use, to plant trees on his land, to enjoy the
    products thereof and to fell, utilise or dispose of the timber of
    any trees on his land.

    (3) Nothing in sub-section (2) shall entitle the occupant to
    use his land to the detriment of any adjoining land which is
    not his or in contravention of the provisions of any other law
    for the time being in force applicable to such lands.”

    25. Section 86 of the 1965 Regulations protects a person

    holding land immediately before the commence of the Regulation, as

    a tenant other than as a Nadapu tenant from a landowner, for

    cultivation, from eviction, except as provided in the Regulation. The

    section further says that the interest of such tenants shall be

    heritable but, save as otherwise provided in this Regulation, not

    transferable except to a member of his family. As per Section 87 of

    the 1965 Regulations no tenant other than a kudiyan shall be evicted

    except under the orders of a competent authority issued for any of

    the reasons specified in the section. Section 95 of the 1965
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    Regulations gives a first offer to buy, to a tenant other than a tenant

    enjoying fixity of tenure under Section 86, in case the landowner at

    any time intends to sell his land held by the tenant. Rule 116 of the

    1968 Rules reads thus:

    “116. The Administrator may, before conferring the rights of
    occupancy under Chapter VIII of the regulation on any person
    referred to in section 83, provide-

    (a) that no places of religious worship shall be
    constructed on a pandaram land and such land shall
    not be used as a burial or cremation ground;

    (b) that the easement rights, if any, existing at that time
    in the pandaram land shall not be interfered with;

    (c) that the Government shall have absolute rights over
    the minerals in the pandaram land;

    (d) that the occupants shall not claim any compensation
    for the removal or quarrying by Government of the
    minerals except when such removal or quarrying
    adversely affects the agricultural operation in the
    pandaram land;

    (e) that the pandaram land shall not be used for any
    purpose, other than the agricultural purpose, except
    with the previous sanction of Administrator.”

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    GRIEVANCE OF THE PETITIONERS:

    26. The Administration issued orders on 27.06.2024 and

    29.06.2024 to evaluate structures and trees on lands held by

    Cowledars. This was followed by notices informing of ex-parte

    evaluation, which according to petitioners indicated a clear intent for

    dispossession or summary acquisition. The Petitioners contend that

    their lands, while historically termed ‘Pandaram Land,’ ceased to be

    the absolute Government property upon the commencement of the

    1965 Regulations, as they acquired vested occupancy rights. The

    petitioners are challenging the actions of the District Administration,

    which according to them are intended to take over their lands without

    authority of law. They are also challenging the Central Government’s

    notification dated 25.10.2023 which omitted Section 15A of the 1965

    Regulations.

    27. The following issues arise for consideration:

    1. Whether the Administration can treat Cowledars as

    temporary occupants, when Section 84 of the 1965

    Regulation declares their rights to be permanent,

    heritable, and transferable.

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    2. Whether the Cowledars in occupation of land prior to

    1965 and those who are alloted lands under Regulation

    14 of the 1965 Regulation form two distinct classes?

    3. Whether the doctrine of contemporanea expositio has to

    be applied to interpret Regulation 83 of the 1965

    Regulations and Rule 116 of the 1964 Rules?

    4. Whether the petitioners can be treated as registered

    holders of rough pattah and whether after issuing Rough

    Pattah and finalising the same, the respondents are

    estopped from taking away the land?

    5. Whether the Administration is entitled to take advantage

    of their inaction in issuing occupancy right to persons

    whose applications are pending since 1965?

    6. Whether Cowledars are entitled to fixity of tenure?

    7. Whether the 1965 Regulations mandate obtaining of

    occupancy right by persons who are landowners as per

    the definition of Section 2(n)?

    8. Whether the writ petitions are maintainable in the light of

    the alternate remedy available under Section 11(3) of the

    1965 Regulations?

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    9. Whether Section Section 2(n), 11 and 33 of the 1965

    Regulations must be interpreted in the light of Article

    300A of the Constitution?

    10. Whether the repeal of the 2020 amendment by 2023

    amendment is bad for want of consultation with SC/ST

    Commission?

    11. Whether Lakshadweep is scheduled area under the

    Constitution and if so, what are the legal consequences?

    12. Whether the Government can bypass the Right to Fair

    Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,

    Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, by treating

    these lands as proprietary Government lands.

    13. Whether the omission of Section 15A is unconstitutional,

    arbitrary, and violative of the vested rights of the

    islanders.

    28. The arguments advanced by the counsel for the petitioners

    and the counter contentions of the respondents are being dealt with

    while considering each of the issues raised, to avoid surplusage.
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    ISSUE No.8 – Whether the writ petitions are maintainable in
    the light of the alternate remedy available under Section 11(3)
    of the 1965 Regulations?

    29. I shall first consider the question of maintainability. The

    counsel for the petitioners submits that the existence of alternate

    remedy under Regulation 11(3) of the 1965 Regulations is not a bar

    in view of the fact that (a) this is a case where the District Collector

    has exceeded his jurisdiction, (b) the action is violative of principles of

    natural justice, and (c) the interpretation of the Regulations is

    involved. The counsel for the respondents contends that the prayer

    for declaration of title cannot be agitated in a writ petition and

    disputed questions of fact also cannot be entertained and decided in a

    proceeding under Art. 226 of the Constitution. It is contended that

    since the petitioners claim ownership over the property, their remedy

    is to approach the District Collector under S.11 (3) of the 1965

    Regulation. It is pointed out that a person aggrieved by the decision

    of District Collector, can approach the Civil Court and that since the

    authorities are exercising judicial powers, they are not prevented

    from interpreting the provisions of Regulations. The Counsel for the
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    respondents relied on the decision in Santhosh Kumar Nair v.

    Suresh P.Sreedharan & Ors. [2022 (7) KHC 258], to submit that

    a disputed question of fact is not liable to be investigated in a

    proceeding under Article 226, especially when an alternative remedy

    is available and disputed facts which need to be decided by the civil

    court are involved. The judgment in State of Rajasthan vs

    Bhawani Singh [1993 Supp. (1) SCC 306] was relied on to submit

    that disputed question relating to the title of property cannot be

    satisfactorily gone into or adjudicated in a Writ Petition. The decision

    in Maloji Roa Narsingh Shitole Litigation Conduct Cost and

    Benefit Trust, Old High Court V. Municipal Corporation [2019

    KHC 3426] was relied on to submit that dispute regarding

    ownership, possession could only be decided by a civil court in civil

    suit. The decision in Chaggar Singh & Ors. vs State of J&K & Ors.

    [2020 KHC 4865] was relied on submit that disputed questions of

    fact of complex nature as to whether petitioners were in actual

    possession or not should be decided by the civil court. The decision in

    State of Madhya Pradesh v. Shilpa Jain [2024 SCC OnLine SC
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    507], was relied on to submit that revenue records are not

    documents of title and the question of title can only be determined by

    a civil court of competent jurisdiction. In Food Corporation of India

    v. State of Kerala & Ors. [2015 (2) KHC 198], relied on by the

    respondents, it was held that a show cause notice can be challenged

    under Article 226 only on the ground that the show cause notice is

    without jurisdiction and that normally courts do not entertain a Writ

    Petition. So also, in Special Director and Anr. V. Mohd.Ghulam

    Ghouse and Anr. [2004 (3) SCC 440], it was held that unless the

    High Court is satisfied that the show cause notice was totally non est

    in the eye of the law, for the absolute want of jurisdiction of the

    authority to even investigate into facts, writ petitions should not be

    entertained. In Union of India & Anr. v. Vicco Laboratories

    [2007 (13) SCC 270], it was held that non-interference at the stage

    of issuance of show cause notice is the normal rule.

    30. The counsel for the petitioners contended that the issue

    cannot be reduced or oversimplified into a property dispute. It is

    submitted that a general order is issued directing taking possession of
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    all Pandaram lands held by Cowledars after ascertaining the value of

    the improvements. The order says that the purpose is to find land,

    which is a scarce resource in Lakshadweep islands, for implementing

    projects which will improve social capital of the Islanders and bring

    gainful employment opportunities, economic empowerment, women

    empowerment, etc. The order says that the above steps will result in

    increase in flow of money to the islands by way of increased export,

    tourism, self-employment opportunities, etc. The order says that the

    failure to allot land equitably after the promulgation of the 1965

    Regulations, has resulted in concentration of Pandaram land among

    few individuals, and the order intends to correct it. Another reason

    stated is that the lands were given for the purpose of agriculture, and

    occupancy rights have not been conferred to the Pandaram

    landholders under Section 83 of the 1965 regulations and the entire

    land belongs to the Administration.

    31. The law relating to maintainability of a writ petition in

    cases where there is an alternate remedy available is no longer res

    integra. In Radha Krishan Industries v. State of H.P. [(2021) 6
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    SCC 771], the Hon’ble Supreme Court, after referring to earlier

    decisions concluded as follows:

    “27. The principles of law which emerge are that:

    27.1. The power under Article 226 of the Constitution to
    issue writs can be exercised not only for the enforcement of
    fundamental rights, but for any other purpose as well.
    27.2. The High Court has the discretion not to entertain
    a writ petition. One of the restrictions placed on the
    power of the High Court is where an
    effective alternate remedy is available to the aggrieved
    person.

    27.3. Exceptions to the rule of alternate remedy arise
    where: (a) the writ petition has been filed for the
    enforcement of a fundamental right protected by Part
    III of the Constitution; (b) there has been a violation of the
    principles of natural justice; (c) the order or proceedings
    are wholly without jurisdiction; or (d) the vires of a
    legislation is challenged.

    27.4. An alternate remedy by itself does not divest the High
    Court of its powers under Article 226 of the Constitution in
    an appropriate case though ordinarily, a writ petition should
    not be entertained when an efficacious alternate remedy is
    provided by law.

    27.5. When a right is created by a statute, which itself
    prescribes the remedy or procedure for enforcing the right
    or liability, resort must be had to that particular statutory
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    remedy before invoking the discretionary remedy under
    Article 226 of the Constitution. This rule of exhaustion of
    statutory remedies is a rule of policy, convenience and
    discretion.

    27.6. In cases where there are disputed questions of fact,
    the High Court may decide to decline jurisdiction in a writ
    petition. However, if the High Court is objectively of the
    view that the nature of the controversy requires the
    exercise of its writ jurisdiction, such a view would not
    readily be interfered with.

    28. These principles have been consistently upheld by this
    Court in Chand Ratan v. Durga Prasad [Chand
    Ratan
    v. Durga Prasad, (2003) 5 SCC 399], Babubhai
    Muljibhai Patel v. Nandlal Khodidas Barot [Babubhai
    Muljibhai Patel v. Nandlal Khodidas Barot, (1974) 2 SCC
    706] and Rajasthan SEB v. Union of India [Rajasthan
    SEB v. Union of India, (2008) 5 SCC 632] among other
    decisions.”

    The above passage was cited with approval in a subsequent decision

    of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Leelavathi N. & Ors. v. State of

    Karnataka & Ors. [2025 SCC OnLine SC 2253].

    32. Applying the above principles to the facts of these cases,

    the action challenged here is the proposal to take over the entire

    Pandaram lands which have been in the possession of the tribals of
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    Lakshadweep Islands for the past several years, under Cowle

    agreements executed much before India became independent. The

    Cowle system was introduced by the British and the predecessors of

    the petitioners were Cowledars under the British government. Laws

    were brought in after Independence to give such persons permanency

    of rights and the law provided for issuance of occupancy right.

    Applications filed for the purpose are pending for the past more than

    50 years in some cases. Taking advantage of the delay on their part

    to pass orders on such applications, and under the premise that the

    Pandaram lands belong to the Administration, orders affecting several

    persons have been issued. The contention now taken is that grievance

    regarding such orders have to be challenged before the District

    Collector under Section 11(3). It is significant that the authority to

    pass orders on the applications for occupancy right is the

    Administrator, who is a higher authority. Firstly, such an alternate

    relief is not in any manner efficacious. Secondly, the person who

    issued the orders to take back the land is apparently acting under the

    directions of the person who has to pass orders on occupancy and
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    who has already decided that the property belongs to the

    Administration, and hence the so called relief under Section 11(3) of

    the Regulations is illusory. Thirdly, the entitlement of the

    Administration to take over the land without paying compensation

    depends upon the interpretation of the provisions of the 1965

    Regulations and the same cannot be agitated before the District

    Collector who is an officer subordinate to the Administrator. Fourthly,

    there are no factual disputes involved since the orders challenged are

    general orders which propose to take control of all the Pandaram

    lands in the occupation of Cowledars, with respect to which no orders

    under Section 83 have been issued granting occupancy rights. Fifthly,

    the contention that question of title is involved is also not correct,

    since the question of title in these cases does not depend upon any

    documents of title but only on the legal question whether the

    Cowledars in possession as on the date of commencement of the

    1965 Regulations are entitled to be treated as landowners. Sixthly,

    the issue involves the rights of tribals living in a Union Territory, to

    hold lands that they were holding for the past several years, from
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    before the Independence, which are sought to be taken away by a

    stroke of a pen. I hence find that this is an apt case where the High

    Court should exercise its extraordinary jurisdiction under Article 226

    of the Constitution and entertain the writ petitions. The issue is found

    against the respondent/Administration.

    ISSUE No.11: Whether the UT of Lakshadweep is scheduled
    area under the Constitution and if so, what are the legal
    consequences?

    33. The Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands (Now

    Lakshadweep since 1973), at the time of commencement of

    Constitution were a part of the erstwhile Madras State, which was a

    Part A State. As per Section 2 of the Scheduled Areas (Part A) States

    Order, 1950, issued on 26.1.1950, the area was declared as

    Scheduled Area within the State of Madras. Article 244 of the

    Constitution of India deals with the administration of Schedule area,

    and it says that the provisions of the Fifth Schedule shall apply to the

    administration and control of the Scheduled Areas and Scheduled

    Tribes in any State other than the States of Assam, Meghalaya,
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    Tripura and Mizoram, for whom the provisions of the Sixth Schedule

    shall apply. Article 342 of the Constitution of India empowers the

    President to issue public notification with respect to a State or Union

    Territory, specifying the tribes or tribal communities or parts of or

    groups within tribes or tribal communities, which shall be deemed to

    be Scheduled Tribes in relation to that State or Union Territory. In the

    case of a State, the article contemplates consultation with the

    Governor. A reading of the above two articles would show that Article

    244 applies to the States and Article 342 applies to the States and

    Union Territories. When the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order,

    1950, was issued on 6.9.1950, the inhabitants of the Laccadive,

    Minicoy and Amindivi islands, who, and whose parents, were born in

    those islands were included under Entry 40 in the list for the State of

    Madras. At that point of time, the inhabitants of the island were

    included as Scheduled tribes, within the State of Madras and the area

    was included as a Scheduled area, to which the 5 th Schedule was to

    apply. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 came into force

    01.11.1956, and Section 6 of the Act provided that as from the
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    appointed day, there shall be formed a Union Territory, to be known

    as the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands comprising the

    Laccadive and Minicoy Islands in the Malabar district and the Amindivi

    Islands in the South Kanara district. The said Islands were to cease to

    form part of the existing State of Madras. Subsequently, the

    Scheduled Tribes Order issued in 1951 was modified by removing the

    Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands from the Madras list and

    including it separately under the Union Territory of Laccadive, Minicoy

    and Amindivi Islands.

    34. The counsel for the petitioners argues that even though a

    Union Territory was formed, there was no cesser notification issued,

    stating that the area ceased to be a Scheduled Area, as is required to

    be done under Article 244 read with 5th Schedule of the Constitution

    of India. On the above premise, it is contended that Lakshadweep

    continues to be a Scheduled area and being a Scheduled area, all

    policy decisions require prior consultation with SC/ST Commission and

    in the absence of such consultation the orders issued are bad in law.

    To buttress the argument, reliance is placed on the definition of
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    “State” in General Clauses Act, which was introduced after the

    commencement of the Constitution of India, which says that “State”,

    as respects any period after the commencement of the Constitution

    (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956, shall mean a State specified in the

    First Schedule to the Constitution and shall include a Union territory.

    The Counsel also relies on Section 119 of the States Reorganisation

    Act which says that the provisions of Part II of the Act, shall not be

    deemed to have effected any change in the territories to which any

    law in force immediately before the appointed day extends or applies,

    and territorial references in any such law to an existing State shall,

    until otherwise provided by a competent Legislature or other

    competent authority, be construed as meaning the territories within

    that State immediately before the appointed day. It is hence argued

    that the declaration as Scheduled area continues despite the

    formation of the entire area as a Union Territory.

    35. Reliance is placed on the decision of the Hon’ble Supreme

    Court in State of Punjab & Ors. vs. Balbir Singh & Ors. [1976

    (3) SCC 242], wherein the Hon’ble Supreme Court considered
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    Section 2(g) of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966, which defined

    “law” to include any enactment, ordinance, regulation, order, bye-

    law, rule, scheme, notification or other instrument having,

    immediately before the appointed day, the force of law in the whole

    or in any part of the existing State of Punjab. The Court was of the

    opinion that mere splitting up of the territories of Punjab into four

    successor States would not ipso facto result in the abrogation or

    repeal of the laws which were immediately in force before the

    appointed day in those territories. The Court held that the definition

    dispels doubts as to the continuity of the laws which were in force

    before the appointed day in the former State of Punjab, until the

    competent legislature or authority of the successor States effects any

    change in those laws. The Court concluded that administrative orders

    issued prior to the reorganisation will also continue to be in operation

    unless replaced by another order.

    36. The counsel for the respondent/Administration argued that

    the UT of Lakshadweep is not a Scheduled Area under Schedule V of

    the Constitution of India. It is contended that Article 244 of the
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    Constitution of India provides for the administration of Scheduled

    Areas and Scheduled Tribes and that the provisions of the Fifth

    Schedule of the Constitution are applicable only to the administration

    and control of the Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in any

    States other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram and the

    provisions of the Sixth Schedule shall apply to the administration of

    the tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and

    Mizoram. It is contended that the Union territory of Lakshadweep falls

    under the First Schedule of the Constitution of India and is

    administered by the President of India through an administrator to be

    appointed by him with such designation as he may specify (Article

    239 of the Constitution), and that it does not have the same level of

    legislative autonomy as other States and Union Territories. It is

    contended that Article 244(1) is applicable in respect of States and

    not applicable to the Union Territories and the provisions related to

    the Scheduled Areas do not apply to the Union Territory of

    Lakshadweep. It is stated that the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of

    India undertook an interministerial consultations with the Union
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    Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Departmental of Legal Affairs, Govt.

    of India and it was clarified vide letter No. U-11011/1/2024-UTL

    dated 06.06.2025 that the provisions of the Fifth Schedule of the

    Constitution are worded in a manner to make it applicable only to

    States and not to Union Territories. According to the Counsel for the

    respondents, the object behind declaration of certain areas as

    scheduled areas under Article 244 read with the Fifth Schedule of the

    Constitution of India is to give special attention for the progress and

    welfare of Schedule Tribe population within a State and since

    Lakshadweep is under the direct control and administration of the

    President of India through Administrators appointed by him, there is

    no need to notify the area as Scheduled Area. It is submitted that the

    framers of the Constitution in their wisdom had consciously excluded

    the Union Territories from Article 244 and the Fifth Schedule of the

    Constitution.

    37. I find considerable force in the arguments of the Counsel

    for the Administration. A reading of Article 244 shows that it applies

    only to administration of Scheduled areas within a State. A reading of
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    the 5th Schedule fortifies the above view. Clause 2 of the 5 th Schedule

    only makes the extension of the executive power of the State subject

    to the provisions of the Schedule. That is to say, the State remains in

    administration. A restriction is imposed by requiring the Governor to

    submit reports to the President, regarding the administration of the

    Scheduled Areas. To put it simply, it only has the effect of some

    Central control in relation to the administration of scheduled areas.

    Once the entire area is made a Union Territory, there is no State

    Government involved and the entire administration is by the President

    himself, thus doing away with the requirement of reporting. The 5 th

    schedule does not speak of administration of any Union Territory.

    Clause 5(2) of the 5th schedule empowers the Governor to make

    regulations for the peace and good government of any area in a State

    which is for the time being a Scheduled Area. Once the area becomes

    a Union Territory, Article 240 will apply, and the President can make

    regulations for the peace, progress and good Government of the

    Union territory of Lakshadweep. Thus there is no longer a need to

    retain the area as a Scheduled Area. The contention of the petitioners
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    based on the definition in the General Clauses Act is totally misplaced

    in the context of this case. The judgment in the case of Balbir Singh

    (supra) also does not apply to the facts of this case, since this is not

    a case of splitting up of a State into two or more States, where all the

    newly formed States will have the characteristics of a State and there

    can be Scheduled areas within any of such newly formed States. In

    the case at hand, the portion removed from the Madras State is to be

    administered directly by the President, without any intermediary of a

    State, as in the case of a Scheduled area. I hence find that the

    Lakshadweep has ceased to be a Scheduled area once it is formed as

    a Union Territory.

    ISSUE Nos. 1,2 and 3:

    1. Whether the Administration can treat Cowledars as
    temporary occupants when Section 84 of the 1965
    Regulation declares their rights to be permanent,
    heritable, and transferable?

    2. Whether the Cowledars in occupation of land prior to
    1965 and those who are allotted lands under Regulation
    14
    of the 1965 Regulation form two distinct classes?

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    3. Whether the doctrine of contemporanea expositio has
    to be applied to interpret Regulation 83 of the 1965
    Regulations and Rule 116 of the 1964 Rules?

    38. The counsel for the petitioners contends that the

    petitioners are Cowledars in occupation of land prior to 1965 and they

    are not governed by the provisions of the 1965 Regulations and have

    become owners of the land even without conferment of occupancy

    rights. The counsel for the respondents on the other hand contends

    that the 1965 Regulations does not make any distinction between

    persons in occupation prior to and after 1965, and that Regulation

    2(e) includes persons who had been or is granted a lease and that

    read with Regulation 83 which provides for conferment of occupancy

    rights to persons who were in occupation immediately before 1965, it

    is evident that the provisions of the 1965 Regulations apply to all

    ‘Cowledars’ irrespective of their period of allotment. It is also

    contended that the holders of Pandaram land based on purchase from

    the Cowledars are illegal occupants, since Pandaram lands are

    heritable but not alienable and the right of alienation is available only

    after conferment of Occupancy Right under Regulations 83 and 84 of
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    the 1965 Regulations. It is further contended that the Petitioners

    cannot claim title over Pandaram lands based on any custom in view

    of Regulation 122 of the 1965 Regulations.

    39. I shall first consider the question whether the 1965

    Regulations creates any distinction between the Cowledars who were

    in occupation prior to the Regulations and the persons who were

    allotted Pandaram lands by the Collector for agricultural purposes.

    Section 14 of the 1965 Regulations does not say that the allotment of

    Pandaram land for agricultural purpose is a Cowle arrangement, nor

    does it say the allotment is by way of lease. There is also no

    corresponding Rule for Section 14 in the 1968 Rules, though Section

    14 says that the allotment shall be as provided in the Rules. The

    conditions for allotment, if prescribed in the Rules, need not be the

    same as the conditions in a Cowle agreement executed prior to

    Independence. Rules 7 to 15 of the 1968 Rules correspond to

    Sections 11 to 13 of the 1965 Regulations. Rule 16 is the only Rule

    which speaks about allotment of land. However, the said rule only

    says that all cases of allotment of land shall be disposed of by the
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    Collector subject to such orders as may be issued from time to time

    by the Administrator. Coming to the definition of the term

    “landowner”, it speaks about a person who is shown as holding

    Pandaram land as a Cowledar in the Government records and this can

    only apply to persons holding land as Cowledars at the time of coming

    into force of the 1965 Regulations. I hence find that the Cowledars in

    occupation of land prior to 1965 and persons who are allotted lands

    under Regulation 14 of the 1965 Regulation form two distinct classes.

    40. The next question to be considered is the nature of the

    holding of the Cowledars. The preamble to the 1965 Regulations says

    that it has been promulgated to provide for the settlement and

    assessment of land revenue, rights and liabilities of holders of land

    and other matters relating to land in the Lakshadweep. The

    Regulation has been promulgated in exercise of the powers conferred

    under Article 240 of the Constitution of India, which empowers the

    President to make Regulations for the “peace, progress and good

    Government” of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. The provisions

    of the Regulations must be understood based on the above purpose
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    for which the Regulations are made. The 1965 Regulations is a post

    Constitution statute. One has to hence keep in mind Article 46 of the

    Constitution of India that comes under the Directive Principles, which

    says that the State shall promote with special care the educational

    and economic interests of the weaker sections of the people, and, in

    particular, of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, and

    shall protect them from social injustice and all forms of exploitation.

    Section 2(e) defines a ‘cowledar’ as a person who has been or is

    granted a lease of Pandaram land. A ‘land holder’ is defined in Section

    2(m) as a landowner, a tenant in possession or a mortgagee in

    possession. Section 2(n) defines a ‘land-owner’ to mean a person

    who is the proprietor of a parcel of land under the customary law of

    the Island or who is shown as holding land as a lessee thereof in the

    Government records or who is shown as holding Pandaram land as a

    Cowledar in the Government records or whose name is registered as

    owner in any register maintained by the Administrator or by any

    officer authorised by him in this behalf. In the case at hand, we are

    concerned with the definition of the landowner, as a person shown as
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    holding Pandaram land as a cowledar, in the Government records.

    Section 2(z) defines ‘tenant’ to mean a person who cultivates or holds

    the land of a jenmi, a cowledar or any other holder of Pandaram land

    under an agreement, express or implied on condition of paying rent

    therefor. Going by the definition, a tenant can be under a private

    jenmi or under a cowledar or he can be merely holding Pandaram

    land under an agreement. Chapter VIII of the Regulations deals with

    occupants and their rights. Section 83 says that the Administrator

    may confer the rights of occupancy on a person who was occupying

    Pandaram land as a cowledar before the commencement of the

    Regulation and any other person who is in occupation of Pandaram

    land at the commencement of the regulation or any person who may

    be allotted Pandaram land under Section 14. Thus, occupancy right

    can be conferred on three categories of persons, one of which is a

    Cowledar in possession at the commencement of the Regulations.

    Section 84(1) says that the rights of an occupant in his land shall be

    permanent, heritable and transferable and this will apply to all the

    three categories of persons who can be issued with occupancy right.
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    Section 84(2) says about the entitlement of the occupant, by himself,

    his servants, tenants, agents or other representatives to erect

    buildings, construct wells or tanks or make other improvement

    thereon. The above sub-section can only be referring to actions taken

    after conferment of occupancy right and cannot be referring to

    Cowledars who have already erected buildings or constructed wells or

    created tenancies, much before the 1965 Regulations. Section 86

    gives fixity of tenure to every person who holds land for cultivation as

    a tenant other than as a Nadapu tenant from a landowner

    immediately before the commencement of the Regulations. The

    corollary is that if a Cowledar, who is a landowner going by the

    definition, creates a tenancy of the pandaram land in his possession,

    the tenant under him will be entitled to fixity of tenure, going by

    Section 86. It will be paradoxical to say that the landowner who gave

    the tenancy will be liable to be evicted for want of conferment of

    occupancy right, but it he had parted possession to a tenant, his

    tenant will be entitled to fixity of tenure. It is to be noted that there is
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    no prohibition in the 1965 Regulations to creation of tenancy by the

    Cowledar.

    41. Section 95 gives a first option to the tenant to purchase

    the land occupied by him if the landowner intends to sell the land.

    Section 97 provides for purchase of land by the tenant who enjoys

    fixity of tenure. The 1968 Rules were issued under Section 121 of the

    1965 Regulations. Section 121 empowers rule making on several

    aspects including disputes regarding rights in or over any property

    claimed by or against the Government, procedure for summary

    eviction of trespassers on pandaram land, grant of permission to use

    agricultural land for non-agricultural purposes, and determination of

    compensation for improvements to tenants who are evicted from

    land. Rule 47 of the 1968 Rules provides for preparation of land

    register in which the names of tenants or other persons who have

    interest in the land are to be entered in addition to the names of the

    land holders. Rule 47(6) says that the occupants of pandaram lands

    may be asked by general notice to apply for rights of occupancy if

    they satisfy the conditions prescribed. A reading of Section 83 along
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    with Rule 47(6) would indicate that persons who were holding

    pandaram lands as on the date of the Regulation and entitled to

    occupancy rights were to complete the process immediately. The

    Rules laid down a process whereby pattas are to be issued. Rule 116

    deals with occupants and their rights. It speaks about the conditions

    subject to which, the right of occupancy may be conferred. In 1979,

    the Lakshadweep Land Revenue and Tenancy (Allotment of Pandaram

    Land) Rules, 1979 was framed. Having narrated the legal provisions, I

    shall consider the arguments of the petitioners and respondents.

    42. The petitioners contend that even though the Rules were

    framed in 1968, 1509 applications for conferment of occupancy rights

    are pending before the authorities. This fact is seen from Ext.P14

    produced along with W.P.(c)24680 of 2024, which is a Report of the

    Committee to address land related issues for holistic development of

    identified islands of Lakshadweep. The report says that steps for

    issuance of occupancy right was taken during 1968, 1969 and 2013

    but were inconclusive and that 1509 applications were pending and it

    is possible that several others might not have applied. The report also
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    says that the process should be revived. The occupancy right which

    should have been granted by early 1970s was delayed by the

    administration for the past more than 50 years and taking advantage

    of their own failure to issue occupancy right, the Pandaram lands held

    by the petitioners are sought to be taken possession of by purported

    exercise of proprietory right over the land. It is settled law that even

    an owner cannot evict a person in permissive occupation summarily,

    without recourse to law. According to the petitioners the conferment

    of occupancy right is only a formality to be completed and the right to

    be in occupation has already crystallised after the coming into force of

    the 1965 Regulations. It is in this context that reliance is placed on

    Rule 116 of the 1968 Rules, which states about the requirements for

    grant of occupancy right. According to the petitioners, once those

    requirements are satisfied, the Administration has no other option but

    to grant occupancy.

    43. Another contention raised is that when the definition of a

    ‘landowner’ includes a Cowledar of Pandaram land, it does not stand

    to reason that a person who is already treated as a landowner by the
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    definition under the 1965 Regulations, should also get occupancy

    rights. It is submitted that occupancy right is necessarily a right

    which is lesser than a right of an owner and is conferred only based

    on occupation of the land. It is thus contended that every Cowledar

    who was in occupation of Pandaram land at the commencement of

    the 1965 Regulations, becomes a landowner under Section 2(n) and

    such landowners do not require to have occupancy rights.

    44. The counsel for respondents contends that the prescription

    of conditions under Rule 116 of the 1968 Rules arises only after the

    Administrator decides to confer occupancy right. It is submitted that

    the argument of the petitioners otherwise, is ‘putting the cart before

    the horse’.

    45. I find considerable force in the contentions raised by the

    petitioners. Going by the statutory provisions, a Cowledar in

    occupation of Pandaram lands at the commencement of the

    Regulations is a landowner. Going by Section 86, a person in

    occupation of Pandaram land as a tenant under a Cowledar is entitled

    to fixity of tenure and he does not even require any conferment of
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    occupancy right. It is incongruous to say that the sub-tenant in

    occupation of Pandaram land cannot be evicted but a tenant

    (Cowledar) in occupation can be evicted. Going by Section 22, a

    Cowledar is liable to pay assessment. A Cowledar in occupation of

    Pandaram land at the time of commencement of the 1965

    Regulations, by operation of law has become a landowner and hence

    cannot be treated as a person continuing to occupy any Pandaram

    land without lawful authority, under Section 15 of the Regulations and

    he cannot be regarded as a trespasser. Section 46 of the Regulations

    says that an unpaid instalment of land revenue shall become an

    arrear of land revenue and the person liable to pay will be a defaulter.

    Section 47 of the Regulations says that an arrear of land revenue may

    be recovered by attachment and sale of the defaulter’s immovable

    property. If the contention of the Administration is accepted, then in a

    case where a Cowledar/landowner defaults payment of land revenue

    the land which will be attached and sold should be the land over

    which the Administration is claiming ownership. So is the claim for

    land revenue, which is to have first charge on the land under Section
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    44. The Administration cannot be having first charge over their own

    property. So, unless there is an obligation cast on the Administration

    to grant occupancy right, which is evident from Section 83 of the

    Regulation and Rule 47(6) of the 1968 Rules, the attachment and sale

    contemplated in Section 47 will become an impossibility. The

    arguments advanced by the Administration are hence against the

    statutory provisions.

    46. Chapter IX of the Regulations deals with the rights of

    tenants. It contemplates abolition of Nadappu tenancy. It says that on

    abolition of the Nadappu tenancy under a Cowledar, three fourth of

    the land will vest in the Nadappu tenant and one fourth will revert to

    the Cowledar. That is to say, if Pandaram land in the possession of a

    Cowledar at the commencement of the Regulation is under a Nadappu

    tenancy, then three fourth of the land will vest in the tenant and

    balance with the Cowledar. It does not stand to reason that the one

    fourth which reverts to the Cowledar will belong to the Administration

    and the three fourth will go to the nadappu tenant. Such an

    interpretation clearly violates the very purpose of a tenancy
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    regulation. If the interpretation placed by the Administration is

    accepted, every tenant under the Cowledar will be entitled to fixity of

    tenure. A Nadapu tenant under a Cowledar will be entitled to three

    fourth of the land held under the tenancy. But a Cowledar who was

    the actual tenant will not get any right except the value for the

    improvement. A reading of Chapter IX of the Regulations will show

    that it is similar to legislations like the Kerala Land Reforms Act and

    recognises the rights of a cultivating tenant over the land. A Cowledar

    who is cultivating the land and is in possession of the Pandaram land

    at the time of commencement of the Regulations cannot be put in any

    worser situation than a tenant or a nadapu tenant under him. This

    conclusion is supported by the other provisions of the Regulations as

    well. Section 95 considers a situation where a landowner intends to

    sell the land held by a tenant under him. That is to say, that the

    Regulation recognizes the right of a landowner to sell the land. Hence,

    there is no necessity for a Cowledar who comes within the definition

    of term “landowner” in Section 2(n) to be conferred with occupancy

    right under Section 83, to perfect his right. The counsel for the
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    petitioners contended that even if there is a necessity to obtain

    occupancy right, it is not a matter on which the Administration has

    any discretion. Reference is made to Rule 47(6) and (7) of the 1968

    Rules, which say that a general notice is to be issued asking the

    occupants of Pandaram lands to apply for rights of occupancy and if

    the applicants satisfy the conditions prescribed, the Assistant

    Settlement Officer may recommend to the Administrator for grant of

    occupancy right. Rule 47(8) says that such cases shall be included in

    the Chitta and patta referred to in Rule 48. The effect of inclusion in

    Chitta and Patta are dealt with separately.

    47. In the above context, it is worthwhile to take note of the

    judgment of a learned Single Judge of the Calcutta High Court, which

    was rendered prior to the Independence, in Jogendra Narayan

    Dhar v. Askarulla [AIR 1937 Cal. 27], dealing with occupancy

    rights. The learned Judge held that “occupancy rights” are creatures

    of custom or statute, only in the sense that acquisition of such rights

    by ryots does not depend upon the bounty or gift of the landlord, but

    they can be acquired against his will. The above judgment was
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    rendered more than 85 years before the present stand taken by the

    Administration to the effect that the right is a bounty or gift from

    them to the natives of Lakshadweep. Instead of progressing, are

    we, a so called welfare State, moving backward to a period

    prior to the Zamindari system, I wonder !!!. The above judgment

    was quoted with approval in a Full Bench decision of the Calcutta High

    Court in Chaitanya Charan Nayak v. Manik Chandra Nandy [AIR

    1972 Cal. 520(FB)].

    48. In view of my conclusion that the Cowledars who satisfy

    the definition of the term “landowner” need not obtain occupancy

    right, it may not be necessary to go into the question whether the

    word “may” used in Section 83 of the 1965 Regulations should be

    construed as “shall” and whether the Administrator has absolute

    discretion to grant or not to grant occupancy right. However, for the

    sake of completion, I shall consider the said aspect also.

    49. In Nisha Priya Bhatia v. Union of India [(2020) 13

    SCC 56] the Hon’ble Supreme Court considered the question as to
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    when the word “may” acquires the meaning of “must” or “shall”. The

    relevant passages of the judgment are extracted below:

    “80. By now it is well established that it is the duty of the
    Court to give effect to the object sought to be achieved by
    the legislature through the enacted provision and to prevent
    its defeat. In order to fulfil this duty, the settled canons of
    interpretation enable this Court to scrutinise the true import
    of the usage of “may” and “shall” provisions, as reiterated by
    this Court in D.K. Basu v. State of W.B. [D.K. Basu v. State
    of W.B., (2015) 8 SCC 744 : (2015) 3 SCC (Cri) 824] (SCC
    p. 760, para 13)
    “13. A long line of decisions of this Court starting
    with Sardar Govindrao v. State of M.P. [Sardar
    Govindrao v. State of M.P., AIR 1965 SC 1222] have
    followed the above line of reasoning and
    authoritatively held that the use of the words “may”

    or “shall” by themselves does not necessarily
    suggest that one is directory and the other
    mandatory, but, the context in which the said
    expressions have been used as also the scheme and
    the purpose underlying the legislation will determine
    whether the legislative intent really was to simply
    confer the power or such conferment was
    accompanied by the duty to exercise the same.

    14. In Official Liquidator v. Dharti Dhan (P)
    Ltd. [Official Liquidator
    v. Dharti Dhan (P) Ltd.,
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    (1977) 2 SCC 166] , this Court summed up the legal
    position thus : (SCC p. 171, paras 7-8)
    ‘7. … In fact, it is quite accurate to say that
    the word “may” by itself, acquires the meaning
    of “must” or “shall” sometimes. This word
    however, always signifies a conferment of
    power. That power may, having regard to the
    context in which it occurs, and the
    requirements contemplated for its exercise,
    have annexed to it an obligation which
    compels its exercise in a certain way on facts
    and circumstances from which the obligation
    to exercise it in that way arises. In other
    words, it is the context which can attach the
    obligation to the power compelling its exercise
    in a certain way. The context, both legal and
    factual, may impart to the power that
    obligatoriness.

    8. Thus, the question to be determined in such
    cases always is, whether the power conferred
    by the use of the word “may” has, annexed to
    it, an obligation that, on the fulfilment of
    certain legally prescribed conditions, to be
    shown by evidence, a particular kind of order
    must be made. If the statute leaves no room
    for discretion the power has to be exercised in
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    the manner indicated by the other legal
    provisions which provide the legal context.
    Even then the facts must establish that the
    legal conditions are fulfilled. A power is
    exercised even when the Court rejects an
    application to exercise it in the particular way
    in which the applicant desires it to be
    exercised. Where the power is wide enough to
    cover both an acceptance and a refusal of an
    application for its exercise, depending upon
    facts, it is directory or discretionary. It is not
    the conferment of a power which the word
    “may” indicates that annexes any obligation to
    its exercise but the legal and factual context of
    it.'”

    81. In the present case, as discussed above, the usage of
    “may” provision in a discretionary manner could lead to
    highly iniquitous results and leave scope for arbitrary
    exercise of discretion. Thus, keeping in mind the context,
    object, legislative intent and the general policy of resolving
    ambiguities of beneficial provisions in favour of the
    employees, we hold that the expression “may” occurring in
    Rule 135 needs to be construed as “shall” and to make it
    mandatory upon the competent authority to grant specified
    pension benefits, in line with the spirit of the rule, to the
    compulsorily retired officer without exception. While doing
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    so, we are not substituting our notion of legislative intent,
    rather, we are merely exercising the power to choose
    between two differing constructions in order to further the
    intent of the legislature, in line with the dictum in Kehar
    Singh v. State (UT of Delhi) [Kehar Singh
    v. State (UT of
    Delhi), (1988) 3 SCC 609 : 1988 SCC (Cri) 711] .

    50. The situation in these cases at hand are very similar to the

    situation considered by the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Section 83 of the

    1965 Regulation provided for issuance of occupancy right to

    Cowledars who were in occupation of Pandaram lands at the

    commencement of the Regulations. From 1965 onwards, though

    several applications are pending, the Administrator who is to exercise

    the power was reluctant to do so, despite several communications

    directing to call for applications and issue occupancy rights. Not

    exercising the power for more than 50 years is nothing but an abuse

    and it has led to “highly iniquitous results and leave scope for

    arbitrary exercise of discretion” which was the prognosis in the above

    cited judgment. The above fact situation warrants that the word

    “may” in Section 83 of the 1965 Regulations has to be construed as

    “shall”. (See also Margoni Yelliah Samayya v. The State of
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    Bombay [1959 SCC OnLine Bom.173] and Dhampur Sugal Mills

    Ltd. V. State of UP & Ors. [2007(8) SCC 338]

    51. Regarding the contention that the maxim contemporanea

    expositio should be applied while understanding Section 83 of the

    1965 Regulations and Rule 116 of the 1968 Rules, in Kuldip Nayar

    v. Union of India [(2006) 7 SCC 1], the Hon’ble Supreme Court

    considered the application of the maxim contemporanea expositio and

    held as follows:

    “119. In Desh Bandhu Gupta and Co. v. Delhi Stock
    Exchange Assn. Ltd.
    [(1979) 4 SCC 565] this Court
    held as under: (SCC p. 572, para 9)
    “The principle of contemporanea
    expositio (interpreting a statute or any other
    document by reference to the exposition it has
    received from contemporary authority) can be invoked
    though the same will not always be decisive of the
    question of construction (Maxwell, 12th Edn., p. 268).
    In Crawford on Statutory Construction, (1940 Edn.) in
    para 219 (at pp. 393-95) it has been stated that
    administrative construction (i.e. contemporaneous
    construction placed by administrative or executive
    officers charged with executing a statute) generally
    should be clearly wrong before it is overturned; such a
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    construction, commonly referred to as practical
    construction, although not controlling, is nevertheless
    entitled to considerable weight; it is highly persuasive.
    In Baleshwar Bagarti v. Bhagirathi Dass [ILR (1908)
    35 Cal 701 : 12 CWN 657] , at p. 713 the principle,
    which was reiterated in Mathura Mohan Saha v. Ram
    Kumar Saha [ILR (1916) 43 Cal 790 : AIR 1916 Cal
    136] has been stated by Mookerjee, J., thus:

    ‘It is well-settled principle of interpretation that courts
    in construing a statute will give much weight to the
    interpretation put upon it, at the time of its enactment
    and since, by those whose duty it has been to
    construe, execute and apply it. I do not suggest for a
    moment that such interpretation has by any means a
    controlling effect upon the courts; such interpretation
    may, if occasion arises, have to be disregarded for
    cogent and persuasive reasons, and in a clear case of
    error, a court would without hesitation refuse to follow
    such construction.’ ”

    52. The contemporaneous exposition in the case at hand can

    be seen from the letter No.1/19(46)/70 ANL (pt) dt.24-11-1971 of

    MHA under the Government of India, wherein the Administration of

    the Union Territory of Lakshadweep was directed to recognize rights

    of Occupants of Pandaram Lands who are successors of ex-Cowledars
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    and pay them compensation for land acquired for any government

    purpose. That was 6 years after the coming into force of the 1965

    Regulations. The Administrator had been delegated powers under

    Notification No.F2/8/68-UTL dt.01.01.1970 of MHA for this purpose.

    Three years later, the Administrator as per his letter F.No.9/1/74 LR

    dt.07.01.1974 addressed to MHA accepts the fact that the rights of

    ex-Cowledars and their successors would have to be recognized and

    that they would have to be paid compensation for the acquisition of

    Pandaram Land for government purpose. In the said letter the

    Administrator had observed that in cases of acquisition of land for

    developmental programmes, which are meant for common good of

    the community, the individuals cannot be made to suffer by asking

    them to part with their land free of compensation. The Administrator

    even suggested that for the purpose of payment of compensation to

    the coweldars of Pandaram Lands, a principle similar to the one

    followed while terminating Nadappu Tenancy as per Section 85(2) of

    the 1965 Regulation can be followed and 75% of the land value in

    respect of Pandaram Lands may be paid to the Coweldars in all
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    acquisition cases, in addition to the value of improvements if any

    belonging to them. Much later, in Office order dated 11.02.2013 by

    Administration of the Lakshadweep issued guidelines to be adhered to

    while dealing with Pandaram lands under the Union Territory of

    Lakshadweep. The letter directed the District Collectors to process

    individual cases of Pandaram Land for granting occupancy rights in

    terms of section 83 of LRT Regulations, 1965 based on the

    applications from the land holders and submit it to the competent

    authority for approval. The present holders of Pandaram land and

    persons who obtained such land by transfer like sale deed, partition

    deed, gift deed etc were to be instructed to apply for Occupancy

    Right. It was directed to maintain the permission under the

    Lakshadweep (Diversion of Land use) Rule 2003 which was granted

    since long. It was also stated that as these types of lands have been

    freely transferred since long time and no orders for the stoppage of

    transfer/registration have been issued by the Administration in this

    regard, the status quo in that regard be maintained. It can thus be

    seen that the manner in which the provisions were understood after
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    they came into force in 1965, for more that 50 years, support the

    contentions of the petitioners. Exts.P19 to P21 produced along with

    W.P.(C)No.24680 of 2024 would show that the holders of such land

    treated as entitled to land value and compensation was paid to them

    when such lands were taken over for public purposes as early as in

    1986. It can also be seen from the said documents that such lands

    were being registered in the names of the holders earlier, but

    registration was stopped on oral directions from higher authorities.

    Ext.P24 produced along with the above writ petition is the copy of the

    relevant pages of the 24th report of the Committee on the Welfare of

    Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes presented before the Fifth

    Lok Sabha on 10.08.1973, which was more than 50 years ago. It can

    be seen from the report that the 1965 Regulations was intended

    to be a comprehensive law which contemplated more

    progressive land reforms such as abolition of Nadappu

    Tenancy, conference of occupancy right on Cowledars and

    other persons in occupation of pandaram (Government) land,

    fixity of tenure to tenants and Kudiyans, etc., and to bring in a
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    new era of prosperity and security to the people of the Union

    Territory. One fails to understand how a progressive legislation can

    get converted into a regressive legislation after about 60 years. A

    different understanding of the provisions of the 1965 Regulations is

    sought to be introduced only in 2023, possibly after the judgment in

    Union of India v. Sekkummada Attakoya [2023 KHC 9291],

    which will be considered later. These cases are hence fit cases where

    the maxim contemporanea expositio is to be applied. (See also

    S.B.Bhattacharjee v. S.D.Majumdar & Ors. [(2007) 10 SCC

    513].

    ISSUE No.4: Whether the petitioners can be treated as
    registered holders on issuance of rough pattah and whether
    after issuing Rough Pattah and finalising the same, the
    respondents are estopped from taking away the land?

    53. The counsel for the respondents contends that issuance of

    Rough Pattah, by itself, will not confer any right on the petitioners. It

    is submitted that Rule 48 (3) (b) and FORM 10 of the 1968 Rules,

    makes it clear that the preparation of Rough Pattah is only for the

    assessment of land revenue. In FORM 10, distinction is made between
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    ‘Janmam land’ and ‘Pandaram Land’. It is contended that the issuance

    of Rough Pattah is not a step towards the issuance of rights of

    occupancy, but a step towards preparation of settlement registers and

    assessment of land revenue. It is argued that the definition given to

    the terms ‘Registered Holder’ and ‘Registered land’ under

    Lakshadweep Survey and Boundaries (Supplementary) Rules, 1972

    will not help the petitioners. It is submitted that the term ‘Pandaram

    land’ is defined under the 1965 Regulations as the land in which Govt.

    has proprietary right immediately before the commencement of the

    Regulations and in the Lakshadweep Survey and Boundaries

    (Supplementary) Rules, 1972, the term ‘Registered Land’ is defined

    as any land the proprietary right of which does not vest in the

    Government. It is hence contended that ‘Registered land’ is ‘janmam

    land’ and does not include ‘Pandaram land’. It is also argued that as

    per Section 2(m) of the 1965 Regulations, a land holder is defined to

    mean a landowner and since landowner includes a Cowledar, land

    holder will also include Cowledar.
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    54. The contentions of the counsel for the respondents are not

    legally sustainable. It may be true that the purpose of rough pattah

    and rough chitta are for assessment of land revenue. However, it can

    be seen from Rule 47 that inclusion in rough chitta and patta pre-

    supposes the existence of an application for rights of occupancy and

    that the same has been recommended by the Assistant Settlement

    Officer. It cannot hence be disputed that the petitioners who have

    been issued with rough patta are persons who had applied for

    occupancy rights and the same had been recommended. Form 8

    under Rule 48(3)(a) is prepared in respect of the Registered

    holder/tenant and has a column for Patta Number. Form 10 under

    Rule 48(4)(a) relating to Rough Patta is also issued with reference to

    Registered holder/tenant. The distinction sought to be made by the

    Counsel for the respondents that it refers to Pandaram land and jenm

    land is totally misplaced, since the rule requires that the name of the

    tenant, persons having interest in land as well as the name of land

    holders must be entered in the Form. There can be a tenant in jenm

    land as well as in Pandaram land. So also, the Registered holder may
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    be holding pandaram land or jenm land. Hence, a Cowledar who has

    been issued with rough patta is a person who is entitled to be issued

    with an occupancy right, since going by the Rules the rough patta can

    be issued only if such persons have applied for occupancy right and

    the same has been recommended.

    ISSUE No.5: Whether the Administration is entitled to take
    advantage of the inaction in issuing occupancy right to
    persons whose applications are pending since 1965?

    55. Regarding the argument that the applications for

    occupancy right are pending with the Administrator since 1964, it is

    contended by the counsel for the respondents that the Administration

    has issued Occupancy Rights to Cowledars of Minicoy Island and that

    mere pendency of application for occupancy rights will not make the

    petitioners owners of Government land. It is also contended that no

    Rules have been framed laying down the procedure to scrutinise the

    applications and to pass orders thereon. It is contended that the

    Government needs land for public purposes and the said need will

    have preference over individual needs/rights. The above arguments

    cannot be countenanced. As I have already held, the Cowledars who
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    are also landowners do not need to be conferred with occupancy

    right. Hence, if the Government needs their land, the same will have

    to be acquired in accordance with law and cannot be taken possession

    under the pretext that the Administration owns the land. It is

    admitted that occupancy right has been conferred in Minicoy. There is

    no justification for not issuing the same in the other parts of the

    island. The Administration cannot take advantage of their own wrong

    in performing their duties under the Regulations for over 50 years and

    claim that they remain as owners. The counsel for the petitioners

    contended that the Government of India vide letter No. U-

    14011/47/74-ANL dated 18.08.1975, recognises the right of

    occupants of Pandaram land to get full compensation under the Land

    Acquisition Act, in case of requirement of Pandaram land for public

    purposes. It is submitted that, based on the above, the

    Administration has been paying full compensation to the Cowledars,

    whose lands were acquired. The said letter was withdrawn in 2023

    when these Writ Petitions were pending, to defeat the claims of

    petitioners. The Counsel for the respondents argued that the letter
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    dated 18.08.1975 has no statutory backing, and that since the

    Administration owns Pandaram lands as per the 1965 Regulations, it

    is not possible for the Government to acquire the land after paying

    compensation. It is argued that no estoppel can be claimed based on

    such an executive order. It is submitted that the mistake was

    corrected by the letter dated 20.12.2023, by withdrawing the earlier

    letter dated 18.08.1975. Reliance is sought to be placed on the

    judgment dated 06.06.2008 in E.P.Attakoya Thangal v. The Union

    Territory of Lakshadweep & Ors. [WP(C) No.28018 of 2006],

    wherein it was held that the question of Cowledars becoming entitled

    for getting value of the acquired lands as compensation for the

    acquisition can arise only if the Administrator has conferred

    occupancy rights invoking Regulation No. 83 of the 1965 Regulation. I

    have gone through the above judgment. In the said case, the learned

    Single Judge was considering the case of Kacheri Pandaram land that

    was in the possession of the Administration and where the Coir

    departments building was situated. The said building was demolished

    and one Barkath Bhavan building was put up there. Subsequently the
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    said building was also demolished and an approach road from main

    road was constructed. It was admittedly not a land on which a

    Cowledar tenancy had been given. The finding of the Court was that

    the land never belonged to the petitioner before the court or his

    ancestors and that name of the petitioner’s father was never recorded

    in the revenue records of 1934-36 or in any prior or subsequent

    records as owner or Cowledar. It was on the above facts that the

    learned Judge observed that the right to compensation can arise only

    if the Administrator has conferred occupancy right to the petitioner

    invoking Section 83 of the 1965 Regulation. A reading of the

    judgment will show that none of the other statutory provisions have

    been considered and that this Court had never considered the

    question whether Cowledar who is a landowner, as defined under the

    Regulation, has to obtain occupancy right. The judgment cannot be

    treated as a precedent for the said issue. Reliance was also placed on

    the judgment of another learned Single Judge of this Court in Union

    of India v. Sekkummada Attakoya [2023 KHC 9291]. The above

    judgment was in an appeal filed by the Administration against the
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    judgment of the District Court, Lakshadweep granting compensation

    for acquisition of land. The contention of the Administration was that

    the land in question was Pandaram land and that the plaintiff was not

    entitled to compensation. This Court modified the decree setting aside

    the additional compensation granted by the trial Court, than what was

    granted by the Administration. The Administration had awarded land

    value of Rs.62,500/- in the case though they contended that the

    plaintiff was not entitled to land value. This Court noted the judgment

    in E.P.Attakoya Thangal (supra) and found that the plaintiff was

    claiming right as a Cowledar and was not the title holder of the

    property. In the said judgment also, this Court did not consider the

    question whether a Cowledar in occupation of Pandaram land from

    prior to 1965 and is included within the definition of the term

    “landowner”, had to be conferred with an occupancy right also for

    perfecting his right over the land. The Court also did not consider any

    of the provisions of the 1965 Regulations, other that Section 83 to

    hold that the Cowledar has no right over the land. The said judgment

    also cannot be treated as a precedent for the purpose of these writ
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    petitions. Since neither of the decisions have considered the question

    whether a Cowledar holding Pandaram land when the 1965

    Regulations came into force and has been recognized as a landowner

    as per the definition of the term, is required to obtain occupancy

    right, the judgments are not precedents as they are sub silentio

    regarding the said legal issue. With all respects at my command, I am

    of the view that the judgments cannot be treated as precedents as

    they fall under both the exceptions, per incuriam and sub silentio.

    The judgments have not considered any of the statutory provisions

    contained in the 1965 Regulations dealing with the right of the

    Cowledars who were in occupation on the date of coming into force of

    the Regulation and has considered only Section 83 of the 1965

    Regulations. [See the decisions in Fuerst Day Lawson Ltd. v.

    Jindal Exports Ltd. [(2001) 6 SCC 356], N. Bhargavan Pillai v.

    State of Kerala [(2004) 13 SCC 217], State of

    U.P. v. Synthetics & Chemicals Ltd. [(1991) 4 SCC 139], Indore

    Development Authority v. Shailendra [(2018) 3 SCC 412] and
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    Haris K.M. & Ors. V. Jahfar K. & Ors. [2020 (5) KHC 123

    (FB)].

    ISSUE No.6: Whether Cowledars are entitled to fixity of
    tenure?

    56. Regarding the argument of the petitioners that Cowledars

    are tenants and as per Section 86 of the 1965 Regulations, tenants

    have fixity of tenure and can be evicted only as per procedure

    established by law, the respondents contended that if the petitioners

    claim to be tenants, they cannot claim ownership, which is vested

    with the Government. It is submitted that the petitioners do not have

    valid tenancy as of now as the original term of Cowle is already over.

    It is also submitted that the petitioners are not Cowledars and are

    either purchasers of Pandaram land from Cowledars or their

    descendants. It is argued that such sale of Pandaram land is illegal as

    the Pandaram lands are not transferable. As per the Cowle agreement

    which existed since 1885 the Leases (Cowls) of Pandaram Lands are

    governed by the terms of the agreement executed between the then

    Government and the occupants. None of the terms and conditions

    therein prohibit transfer of rights over the property. On the other
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    hand, there are specific stipulations which clearly indicate the right of

    the occupants to assign the rights over the property. For example,

    one clause in a Cowle agreement executed in 1931, produced in one

    of the writ petitions, says that all changes of ownership shall be

    immediately reported to Amin. The lessee is referred to in several

    clauses in the agreement as “you, your heirs, representatives or

    assigns” which also indicates transferability. In clause 6 of the

    agreement, there is an undertaking by the Collector of Madras,

    representing the lessor, that the allottee, his heirs, representatives or

    assigns shall not be ousted otherwise than as contemplated in the

    agreement. It is also submitted by the petitioners that change of

    ownerships have been reported, and the same has been recorded by

    the concerned authority in the revenue records. The petitioners have

    also produced ownership certificates issued to them regarding their

    holdings. All the above factors go against the claim of the

    respondents that all the Pandaram lands still belong to them. I have

    already held that Cowledars in possession of Pandaram land in 1965

    are landowners and do not require any conferment of occupancy
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    right. It follows that they cannot be dispossessed except by authority

    of law.

    ISSUE No.7: Whether the 1965 Regulations mandate obtaining
    of occupancy right by persons who are landowners as per the
    definition of Section 2(n)(iii)?

    57. The above issue has already been answered while

    answering the issues 1 to 3. Hence there is no further elaboration

    required.

    ISSUE No.9: Whether Section Section 2 (n), 11 and 33 of the
    1965 Regulation must be interpreted in the light of Art.300A of
    the Constitution?

    58. In view of my findings on the other issues, this question

    does not require any further consideration.

    ISSUE No.10: Whether the repeal of the 2020 amendment by
    2023 amendment is bad for want of consultation with SC/ST
    Commission?

    ISSUE No.14: Whether the omission of Section 15A by the
    Laccadive, Minicoy, and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and
    Tenancy (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 is unconstitutional,
    arbitrary, and violative of the vested rights of the islanders.
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    59. Regarding the argument of the petitioners that 2020

    amendment to the 1965 Regulation is a beneficial legislation, that as

    per Article 338A of the Constitution, consultation with SC/ST

    Commission is mandatory, that then 2020 amendment was brought in

    after consultation with SC/ST Commission, and that 2020 amendment

    was repealed by 2023 Amendment without consulting the SC/ST

    Commission, thus making the amendment unconstitutional, the

    counsel for the respondents submitted that the Laccadive Minicoy and

    Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy (Amendment)

    Regulation, 2020 was never notified by the Administrator in the

    Official Gazette and hence cannot be held to have come into effect. It

    is submitted that Clause (9) of Article 338A of the Constitution

    provides for consultation on major policy matters affecting Schedule

    Tribes and in the instant case, the intention of the Government is to

    take possession of Government land from its allottees for public

    purposes, in public interest. It is argued that such actions are routine

    administrative actions taken by all the governments regularly and
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    cannot be termed as a major policy matter demanding consultation

    with National Commission for Scheduled Tribes. The relevant portions

    of Article 338 of the Constitution reads thus;

    Art.338A. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes-

    (1) There shall be a Commission for the Scheduled Tribes to
    be known as the National Commission for the Scheduled
    Tribes.

    xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
    (9) The Union and every State Government shall consult the
    Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled
    Tribes.”

    60. By the 2020 Amendment, which was published in the

    Gazette of India Extraordinary on 18.03.2020, Section 15A was

    inserted after Section 15 of 1965 Regulations, which read as follows:

    “15A. Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 14, 15,
    83 and any other provisions of this Regulation and the rules
    made thereunder, where, a transfer by way of sale or gift of
    any pandaram land has been made on or before the 31st day
    of December, 2019, between– (a) the original allottee under
    section 14 or his legal heir and successor and the Scheduled
    Tribe Islander; or (b) the cowledar or his legal heir and
    successor and the Scheduled Tribe Islander, such transfer
    shall be deemed to be a valid transfer for all purposes under
    this regulation, and the Scheduled Tribe Islander who is in
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    possession of such pandaram land shall be deemed to be– (i)
    the allottee of the land under sub-section (1) of section 14;

    (ii) in occupation of the land with lawful authority under
    section 15, and shall be eligible to be conferred rights of
    occupancy under section 83.

    Explanation.–For the purposes of this section, the
    expression “Scheduled Tribe Islander” shall mean a person
    who belongs to any tribe or tribal community or part of or
    group within any tribe or tribal community specified in Part I
    of the Schedule to the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) (Union
    Territories) Order, 1951.”

    61. It is worthwhile to understand the actions that preceded

    the amendment of 2020. Ext.P15 produced along with W.P.(C)

    No.24680/2024 is the draft note for the Cabinet received from the

    Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the amendment of the 1965

    Regulations, which was placed as Agenda Item No.118.05 of the

    118th meeting of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes held

    on 27.8.2019. The note identifies the requirement of issuance of

    occupancy rights under Section 83 of the Regulations, that

    applications in that regard were kept pending for several years due to

    non existence of provisions for regularisation and that this resulted in

    the Scheduled Tribe occupants of Pandaram land being deprived from
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    getting their statutory rights of occupancy.(emphasis supplied).

    The note concludes stating that the amendment is intended to serve

    the legislative intention behind the Regulations, which was to protect

    the interests of the Scheduled Tribe holders/possessors of Pandaram

    lands. The amendment recognised the transfers made by a Cowledar

    to a Scheduled Tribe Islander on or before 31.12.2019. However,

    Section 15 A was omitted as per Section 2 of the Laccadive, Minicoy

    and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy (Amendment)

    Regulation, 2023, which said that Section 15A of the Laccadive,

    Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation,

    1965 (hereinafter referred to as the principal Regulation) shall be

    omitted. The Gazette Notification of the 2023 Amendment does not

    state any specific reason for omitting the provision after 3 years.

    Since the 2020 amendment specifically says that it will come into

    force on such day as the Administrator may, by notification in the

    Official Gazette appoint. An executive action is hence required to

    bring into force the amendment. According to the respondent, no

    notification was issued fixing the date of coming into force of the
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    amended regulation. The respondents are not entitled to put forth

    their lethargy and mistakes in support of an illegality. The contention

    that consultation with the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

    is not a mandatory requirement and the absence thereof will not

    affect the validity of the 2023 amendment cannot be accepted in the

    light of the fact that such a consultative process was undertaken

    before the 2020 amendment, and the notes placed before the

    Commission shows a positive study and discussion of the subject. It

    is unbecoming of a Government of a welfare State to do away with

    such a requirement and to withdraw the amendment without any

    further discussion. The contention that the amendment was not

    brought into force also cannot be entertained for the reason that it

    will question the very purpose of the 2023 amendment. There is

    arbitrariness writ large on the 2023 amendment. I hold that the 2023

    amendment is unconstitutional.

    ISSUE No.12: Whether the District Collector is empowered to
    resume land?

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    62. Regarding the argument of the counsel for the petitioners

    that the District Collector has no power to take away the land, that

    there is no enabling provision under the 1965 Regulation or Rules and

    that rights vested by statute cannot be taken away by executive

    orders, the counsel for the respondents submitted that Regulation 14

    of LRT Regulation empowers the District Collector to allot Pandaram

    land and that an authority empowered with the power to allot

    Pandaram land has the inherent power to take the land back. The

    argument of the respondents are not in tune with the statutory

    provisions and are liable to be rejected. Section 14 is an enabling

    provision which permits allotment of Pandaram lands, after coming

    into force of the 1965 Regulations and does not deal with the persons

    who were in possession of the lands based on a Cowle agreement.

    Section 14 does not even state the nature of allotment. As already

    noted there is no corresponding rule in the 1968 Rules to govern the

    allotment under Section 14. Hence no power to resume the land can

    be derived from Section 14. The only other provision is Section 15,

    which can be applied in the case of persons in occupation without
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    authority, who can be treated as trespasser. None of the petitioners

    can be treated as trespassers or persons in occupation without

    authority. Hence all the orders issued by the Collector purporting to

    resume the lands are without lawful authority and are liable to be

    quashed.

    ISSUE No.13: Whether the Government can bypass the Right
    to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition,
    Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
    , by treating these
    lands as proprietary Government lands.

    63. In view of my finding that the lands belonging to the

    Cowledars or their legal heirs or assigns cannot be treated as

    Government lands, it has to be held and declared that the petitioners

    cannot be deprived of their lands without authority of law. It is not

    necessary to go into the provisions of the 2013 Act and decide on the

    question as to the manner in which the land can be acquired at this

    stage since there are no proceedings initiated under the said Act. It is

    for the Administration to decide whether they want to acquire the

    lands after giving compensation.

    64. In the light of the above discussions, the following

    conclusions are drawn.

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    CONCLUSIONS:

    (i) The Cowledars, who are in possession of

    Pandaram lands at the time of introduction of

    the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands

    Land Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965,

    are entitled to be treated as landowners in the

    light of the definition of the term contained

    Section 2(n) of the Regulations and obtaining

    occupancy right under Section 83 is not

    mandatory as far as they are concerned.

    (ii) The orders issued by the officers under the

    Administration proposing to take possession

    of the Pandaram lands held by the Cowledars

    by payment of the value of improvements

    made by them in such lands are without

    authority of law. The notices issued seeking to

    value the improvements are also

    consequentially bad in law.

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    (iii) The Cowledars who come within the meaning

    of the term ‘landowners’, are not liable to be

    dispossessed of their lands except with the

    authority of law.

    (iv) The Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands

    (Land Revenue and Tenancy) Amendment

    Regulation, 2023 is unconstitutional and not

    enforceable.

    In the result, the writ petitions are ordered as follows:

    A. The Orders No.F.No.34/52/2016-LR(PART)/

    1086 dated 07.11.2023, F.No.3/1/2023-DC

    (KVT) dated 17.11.2023, F.No:34/70/2023-

    LR/1195 dated 28.11.2023, F.No:34/77/

    2023-LR/1237 dated 18.12.2023 F.No:34/80/

    2023-LR/1247 dated 20.12.2023,

    F.No:34/42/2024-LR dated 27.06.2024,

    Corrigendum F.No: 34/42/2024-LR-605 dated

    29.06.2024, Notice issued by Deputy Collector
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    in F.No.30/03/2021- SDO(AND) dated

    08/2024, Order F.No.14/16/2023-BDO(KLP)

    issued by the Deputy Collector cum CEO(East)

    Androth(HQ) and Kalpeni dated 01.07.2024,

    Order F.No: 34/56/2024-LR dated 21.08.2024

    and Order issued by the Deputy Collector cum

    CEO(East) bearing F.No: 30/04/2025-

    DC(AND)/718 dated 22.08.2025, Notice

    F.No.03/01/2023-DC(KVT)/1121 dated

    07.11.2023, Communication No.U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL dated 20.12.2023, Order

    of the Deputy Collector as F.No.10/09/208-DC

    (KVT)/1264 dated 06.12.2023, and Order

    issued by the District Collector in Review

    Petition No.1/2023 dated 1.02.2024, are

    quashed.

    B. Notices issued by the Deputy Collector as

    F.No.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/437 dated
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    02.07.2024, F.No.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/447

    dated 04.07.2024, F.No.14/03/2024-DC(Mcy)

    Land dated 05.07.2024, F.No.14/16/2023-

                       BDO(KLP)                dated              06.07.2024,
    
                       F.No.14/03/2024-DC(Mcy)                  Land     dated
    
                       12.07.2024,             F.No.14/16/2023-BDO(KLP)
    
    

    dated 21.07.2024, F.No.14/03/2024-DC(Mcy)

    Land dated 25.07.2024, Notice issued by the

    Deputy Collector as F.No.10/18/2023/

    DC(KVT)/514 dated 31.07.2024, and the

    Notice issued by the Deputy Collector cum

    CEO (East) Androth Island bearing F.No:

    30/01/2023-DC(Land) dated 21.08.2024 are

    quashed.

    C. Order issued by the Block Development

    Officer, Kalpeni Island as F.No.14/16/2023-

    BDO (KLP) dated 20.11.2023 is quashed.
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    D. Notification of the Laccadive, Minicoy and

    Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and

    Tenancy (Amendment) Regulation,2023 dated

    25.10.2023 is declared as unconstitutional.

    E. The Administrator, UT of Lakshadweep is

    directed to confer the Occupancy Right to all

    the Cowledars who were in occupation of

    pandaram lands at the commencement of the

    Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands Land

    Revenue and Tenancy Regulation, 1965, and

    their legal heirs and assigns within 6 months

    from today.

    F. The Administrator of UT of Lakshadweep is

    directed to take steps to confer occupancy

    rights to all other persons, who do not fall

    within the category of Cowledars in

    possession of pandaram lands on the date of

    coming into force of the 1965 Regulations,
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    but are entitled under Section 83 of the 1965

    Regulations and Rule 116 of the 1968 Rules,

    on their pending applications or after issuance

    of necessary general notice as stipulated

    under Rule 47(6) of Laccadive, Minicoy and

    Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and Tenancy

    Rules, 1968, within 8 months from today.

    G. The District Collector is directed to consider

    and pass appropriate orders on the review

    petitions filed by the petitioners, in exercise of

    the power conferred under Regulation 11(3)

    read with Regulation 81 of the Laccadives,

    Minicoy & Amindivi Islands Land Revenue and

    Tenancy Regulations, 1965, and in accordance

    with the law declared in this judgment, within

    4 months from today

    H. The Administrator and the District Collector

    are directed to dispose of all representations
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    submitted by the petitioners in these writ

    petitions, touching upon the issues raised in

    these writ petitions, in the light of the law laid

    down in this judgment within 4 months from

    today.

    Sd/-

    T.R. RAVI
    JUDGE

    dsn/pn
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 38565 OF 2023

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT.

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE SHOWING DETAILS OF
    PANDARAM LAND SITUATED IN THE VARIOUS
    ISLANDS OF THE U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 07.11.2023 [F.NO:

    34/52/2016-LR(PART)/1086]
    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 07.11.2023
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT [F.NO:

    03/01/2023-DC(KVT)/1121]
    Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE DATED
    30.05.2011 ISSUED BY THE LAND ACQUISITION
    COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI
    Exhibit P5(a) TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    11.03.2008 OF THE LAND ACQUISITION
    COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI
    Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    13.08.1975 OF THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
    GOVERNMENT OF INDIA WITH A LEGIBLE
    TYPEWRITTEN COPY
    Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A
    STATES) ORDER, 1950 DATED 26.01.1950
    Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE SHOWING DETAILS
    RELATING TO PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT
    OF OCCUPANCY RIGHTS
    Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    19.03.2013 OF THE 4 TH RESPONDENT [F.NO:

    10/18/2012-SDO(KVT)]
    Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) (UNION TERRITORIES) ORDER, 1951
    PUBLISHED ON 20.09.1951
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    Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION OF THE SOCIAL
    IMPACT ASSESSMENT DATED 31.12.2021
    Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE REVIEW PETITION PRESENTED
    TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT ON 16.11.2023
    Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF THE PETITION PRESENTED TO THE
    3RD RESPONDENT ON 16.11.2023 FILED UNDER
    SECTION 82 (2) OF THE TENANCY
    REGULATIONSTRUE COPY OF THE PETITION
    PRESENTED TO THE 3 RD RESPONDENT ON
    16.11.2023 FILED UNDER SECTION 82 (2) OF
    THE TENANCY REGULATIONS
    EXHIBIT P14 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 4TH
    RESPONDENT DATED 17.11.2023 [F.NO:

    3/1/2023-DC(KVT)]
    EXHIBIT P15 TRUE COPY OF A COWLE AGREEMENT EXECUTED ON
    27.04.1931.

    EXHIBIT P16 TRUE COPY OF THE FORM 10 DATED 05 .08.1977
    EXHIBIT P17 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    09.03.2021 OBTAINED UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005
    EXHIBIT P18 TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT PAGES ONE INDENTURE
    OF LEASE DATED 01.10.1999 WITH THE
    CORRESPONDING FILE NOTINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF HANDING
    OVER
    EXHIBIT P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE ACTION TAKEN REPORT
    SUBMITTED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT ON
    29.03.1989 PURSUANT TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS
    CONTAINED IN THE THIRTY FIFTH REPORT
    (EIGHTH LOK SABHA)

    EXTS.PRODUCED ALONG WITH IA.4/2024
    EXT.P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE MEMO DATED 4.10.1996 OF
    THE SETTLEMENT OFFICER, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11.02.2013 OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR (HQ),
    KAVARATTI
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    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    19.03.2013 OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ADDRESSED TO THE COLLECTOR CUM
    DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER
    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    08.06.2018 OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, AGATTI
    ADDRESSED TO THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR (HQ),
    KAVARATTI
    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 07.07.2015
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, AGATTI
    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR DATED 30.06.1982
    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE LIST OF PANDARAM LANDS
    ACQUIRED BY THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
    FROM 1972 TO 2012 RECEIVED UNDER RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005 DATED 11.02.2025

    RESPONDENTS’
    EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 38747 OF 2023

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER F.NO.34/52/2016-
    LR(PART)/1086 DATED 7/11/2023 PASSED BY THE
    4TH RESPONDENT.

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.6/1981 DATED
    26/02/1981 OF SUB REGISTRAR OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI.

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27/01/1983
    PASSED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI IN R.P. NOS.1016, 1117 AND 1133.
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 05/11/2023
    WITH NO.F.NO.34/61/2023-LR/1087 PASSED BY THE
    ADDITIONAL DISTRICT MAGISTRATE OF THE 2ND
    RESPONDENT.

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 07/11/2023
    BEARING NO.F.NO.03/01/2023-DC (KVT)/1120
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT.

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REVIEW PETITION AND THE
    STAY PETITION DATED 16/11/2023 SUBMITTED BY
    THE PETITIONERS 1 TO 6 BEFORE THE 4TH
    RESPONDENT.

    Exhibit P6(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGED THE RECEIPT
    OF EXT.P6.

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REVIEW PETITION AND THE
    STAY PETITION DATED 16/11/2023 SUBMITTED BY
    THE 7TH PETITIONER BEFORE THE 4TH RESPONDENT.
    Exhibit P7(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE ACKNOWLEDGED THE RECEIPT
    OF EXT.P7.

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER F.NO.3/1/2023-DC
    (KVT) DATED 17/11/2023 PASSED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT.

    EXHIBIT-P9 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 1.02.2024 IN
    RP.NO.1 OF 2023 BEFORE THE DISCTRICT
    COLLECTOR KAVARATTI.

    EXHIBIT-P10 TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 6/81 OF S.RO
    KAVARATHI DATED 26.02.1981.

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    EXHIBIT-P11 TRUE COPY OF DOCUMENT NO.3/1952 OF S.RO
    KAVARATHI DATED 29.01.1952.

    EXHIBIT-P12 TRUE COPY OF THE FORM 10 AS PER RULE 48 (4)
    (A) IN RESPECT OF PATTA NO.1016 IN FAVOUR OF
    KUNJIKOYA PAPPADAM.

    EXHIBIT-P13 TRUE COPY OF A COWLE AGREEMENT EXECUTED ON
    27.04.1931.

    EXHIBIT-P14 TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY COMMUNICATION DATE
    09.03.2021 TO K ALIKOYA ISSUED UNDER THE
    RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005.

    EXHIBIT-P15 TRUE COPY OF THE INDENTURE OF LEASE DEED
    DATED 01.10.1999 WITH THE CORRESPONDING FILE
    NOTING OF THE ADMINISTRATOR AND
    ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE HANDING OVER.
    EXHIBIT-P16 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE REPORT
    DATED 29.03.1989.

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R1(A) TRUE EXTRACT OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF NECESSITY
    (AON) SANCTION ACCORDED BY THE HONOURABLE
    RAKSHA MANTRI.

    EXHIBIT R4(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 41399 OF 2023

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 28.11.2023 (F NO.34/70/2023-
    LR/1195.

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE AGREEMENT DATED 9.9.2019.
    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPIES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT DATED 03.02.2020.

    Exhibit P3(a) TRUE COPIES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT DATED 10.11.2020.

    Exhibit P3(b) TRUE COPIES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT DATED 05.08.2021.

    Exhibit P3(c) TRUE COPIES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT DATED 06.10.2021.

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION
    DATED 27.12.2022.

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
    REPORT ATTACHED ALONG WITH THE PRELIMINARY
    NOTIFICATION DATED 27.12.2022 RELEVANT PAGES
    ONLY.

    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE IN FORM III DATED
    09.1.2023.

    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO:315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT.

    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    13.08.1975 OF THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
    GOVERNMENT OF INDIA WITH A LEGIBLE
    TYPEWRITTEN COPY.

    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A
    STATES) ORDER, 1950 DATED 26.01.1950.
    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION OF THE LAND
    ACQUISITION COLLECTOR DATED 11.03.2008
    (RELEVANT PAGES ONLY).

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER DATED
    20/9/1951.

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    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE REVIEW PETITION PRESENTED
    TO THE 3 RD RESPONDENT ON 07.12.2023.
    Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF THE PETITION PRESENTED TO THE
    3RD RESPONDENT ON 7.12.2023 FILED UNDER
    SECTION 82 (2) OF THE TENANCY REGULATIONS.
    Exhibit P14 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 4TH RESPONDENT
    DATED 06/12/2023.

    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024.

    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE PANDARM LAND DETAILES
    KAVARATTI ISLAND APPENDED TO ORDER OF 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024.

    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM DATED
    29.06.2024.

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.
    ANNEXURE R3(B) A TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM NO. F.NO.

    34/42/2024-LR/610 DATED 29.06.2024 ISSUED BY
    THE 3RD RESPONDENT.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 42249 OF 2023

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    06/12/2021 ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR,
    LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P2 COLOUR PHOTOGRAPH OF THE BOARD ERECTED BY
    THE ADMINISTRATION IN A PANDARAM PROPERTY
    IN KAVARATTI ISLAND.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 06/12/2023
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI
    ISLAND.

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATED
    01/12/2023 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI.

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 07/11/2023
    ISSUED BY THE SEVENTH RESPONDENT/COLLECTOR
    OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    20/11/2023 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI ISLAND.

    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    15/06/1989 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 646.

    Exhibit P7(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA
    BEEFATHUMMABI PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM
    ISLAND.

    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
    LAKSHADWEEP DATED 19/08/1988.

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    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KALPENI ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF
    THE RECORD OF RIGHTS.

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT OF THE
    HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE ISLAND
    INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT OF THE
    HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS. VS
    KILKKAKKAD AISAMMA AND ORS.

    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    JUDGMENT OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    KERALA IN KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS
    KUNHIPAPPADA KUNHIKOYA.

    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA.

    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
    INDIA.

    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965.

    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.
    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.

    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).
    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS.

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    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA
    PERTAINING TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020.

    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP
    BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    Exhibit P23(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 23.
    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 03/03/1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF
    GAZETTEER OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO
    LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A
    MANUAL BY ELLIS (1924).

    Exhibit P29 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P30 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    25/10/2023 OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023.

    Exhibit P31 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 21/11/2023
    OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO:

    38565/2023.

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    Exhibit P32 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    04/01/2023 OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC
    NO: 9280/2022.

    Exhibit P33 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPRESENTATION SUBMITTED
    BEFORE THE COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P34 A TRUE COPY OF THE ANSWER TO THE UNSTARRED
    QUESTION NO: 1738 BEFORE THE RAJYA SABHA ON
    21.12.2022.

    Exhibit P35 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY
    THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 44022 OF 2023

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 18.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/77/2023-LR/1237].

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    11.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 41399 0F 2023.
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY 0F THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 0F 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT.

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 44151 OF 2023

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 18.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/77/2023-LR/1237].

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    11.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 41399 OF 2023.
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT.

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 44162 OF 2023

    PETITIONERS’EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 20.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/80/2023-LR/1247].

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    11.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 41399 OF 2023.
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT.

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 44185 OF 2023

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 18.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/77/2023-LR/1237].

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    11.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 41399 OF 2023.

    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT.

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 7167 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 20/12/2023
    ISSUED BY THE 7TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P2 PROCEEDINGS DATED 15/06/1989 OF THE
    ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, KALPENI,
    PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA NO: 646
    Exhibit P2(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA
    BEEFATHUMMABI PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM ISLAND
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
    LAKSHADWEEP DATED 19/08/1988
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KALPENI ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF
    THE RECORD OF RIGHTS.

    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT OF THE
    HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE ISLAND
    INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS.

    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT OF THE
    HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS. VS
    KILKKAKKAD AISAMMA AND ORS
    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    JUDGMENT OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    KERALA IN KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS
    KUNHIPAPPADA KUNHIKOYA.

    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA.

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    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
    INDIA
    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.
    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).
    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS.

    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA
    PERTAINING TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020
    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP
    BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

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    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 03.03.1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF
    GAZETTEER OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO
    LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A
    MANUAL BY ELLIS (1924).

    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    25/10/2023 OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023.

    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 21/11/2023
    OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO:

    38565/2023.

    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
    PANCHAYATS (EXTENSION TO THE SCHEDULED
    AREAS) ACT, 1996.

    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY
    THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND.

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R7 A true copy of Office Memorandum No. U-l
    1011/1/2024-UTL dated 06.06.2025 issued by
    the Ministry of Home Affairs
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24578 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.U-

    14011/47/74-ML DATED 13.08.1975 ISSUED BY
    1ST RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER
    F.NO.34/266/2012-LR DATED 11.02.2013 ISSUED
    BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NUMBERED AS
    D. NO.15/2014 REGISTERED AT SUB REGISTRAR
    OFFICE AT KAVARATTI DATED 26.02.2014
    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.16/1/2014-DC(KVT)VOL.II(2)DATED
    24.07.2014 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE DIVERSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.10/1/2014-DC(KVT)VOL. I (3) DATED
    02.09.2014 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL ISSUED BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT DATED 20.12.2023
    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER F.NO.34/42/2024-LR
    DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE 4TH
    RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE
    PANDARAM LAND DETAILS OF KAVARATTI ISLAND
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24589 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED TO THE 2ND PETITIONER DATED 21-10-
    2008 BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI ISLAND
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24680 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    ORDER DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE
    DISTRICT COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES).

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    15/06/1989 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 646.

    Exhibit P2(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA
    BEEFATHUMMABI PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM
    ISLAND.

    Exhibit P3(a) A TRANSLATED COPY OF EXHIBIT P3 IN ENGLISH.
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
    LAKSHADWEEP DATED 19/08/1988
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KALPENI ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF
    THE RECORD OF RIGHTS
    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    01.05.1956 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE
    ISLAND INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS
    REPORTED IN INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.
    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    21.09.1925 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS.
    VS KILKKAKKAD AISAMMA AND ORS REPORTED IN
    INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

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    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    15.02.2006 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    KERALA IN KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS
    KUNHIPAPPADA KUNHIKOYA REPORTED IN INDIA
    KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA
    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
    INDIA.

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965 NOTIFIED ON
    31.12.1965.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.
    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).
    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS
    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA
    PERTAINING TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020.

    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP
    BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    Exhibit P18(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 18
    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005
    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 27/02/1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF
    GAZETTEER OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO
    LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A SHORT
    ACCOUNT OF THE LACCADIVE ISLANDS AND
    MINICOY, MANUAL BY ELLIS (1924).
    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE
    NOTIFICATION DATED 18.12.2023
    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 28/06/2024
    OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO: 41399 /
    2023 AND CONNECTED CASES
    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 29/06/2024
    ISSUED BY THE 7TH RESPONDENT.

    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 01/07/2024
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO
    (EAST) ANDROTH (HQ) AND KALPENI
    Exhibit P29 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
    PANCHAYATS (EXTENSION TO THE SCHEDULED
    AREAS) ACT, 1996 DATED 24.12.1996.
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    Exhibit P30 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY
    THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 134 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 20.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/88/2023-LR/124-8
    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 214 OF 2024

    PETITIONER’S EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 28.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/97/2023-LR/1279]
    EXHIBIT P1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 06.10.1978
    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 218 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 20.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/88/2023-LR/1248].

    EXHIBIT P1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 20.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/89/2023-LR/1249].

    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 286 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 18.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/77/2023-LR/1237].

    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT
    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1091

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 399 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 18.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/77/2023-LR/1237]
    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT
    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1092

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 623 OF 2024

    PETITIONER’S EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF THE ORDER
    NO.F.NO.34/77/2023-LR/1237 DATED 18.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF THE LAND REGISTER
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    KAVARATI DATED 26.06.1992
    EXHIBIT P3 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF INTERIM ORDER IN WP.C
    NO.44151/23 DATED 26.12.2023 BEFORE THIS
    HON’BLE COURT
    EXHIBIT P4 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF INTERIM ORDER DATED
    21/11/2023 IN W.P.C NO.38565/2023 BEFORE
    THIS HON’BLE COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1093

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 789 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    DATED 22.12.2023 [F.NO: 34/94/2023-LR/1265].
    EXHIBIT P1(A) TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    DATED 22.12.2023 [F.NO: 34/93/2023-LR/1264]
    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023 IN
    A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1094

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 854 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 22.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/79/2023-LR/1263].

    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1095

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 865 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 28.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/97/2023-LR/1279]
    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1096

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 1511 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 28.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/97/2023-LR/1279]
    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1097

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 1578 OF 2024

    PETITIONER’S EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 28.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/97/2023-LR/1279]
    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT
    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1098

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 1635 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER NO.F.NO: 34/79/2023-
    LR/1263 OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT DATED
    22.12.2023
    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R2 (A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1099

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 2885 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 18.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/77/2023-LR/1237]
    EXHIBIT P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    EXHIBIT P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1100

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 4849 OF 2024

    PETITIONER’S EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT P1 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF THE ORDER
    NO.F.NO.34/77/2023-LR/1237 DATED 18.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    EXHIBIT P2 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF THE SALE DEED NO.

    41/2004 OF SUHALI CHERIYAKARA OF KAVARATTI
    OF SY.NO.21/5 PURCHASED FROM
    M.P.LIYAKATHALI DATED 09.08.2004 ISSUED BY
    SUB REGISTRAR KAVARATTI
    EXHIBIT P3 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF THE OBJECTION DATED
    02.07.2009 BEFORE THE SETTLEMENT OFFICER OF
    U T LAKSHADWEEP
    EXHIBIT P4 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF INTERIM ORDER IN WP.C
    NO.44151/23 DATED 26.12.2023 BEFORE THIS
    HON’BLE COURT
    EXHIBIT P5 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF INTERIM ORDER IN WP.C
    NO.41399/23 DATED 11.12.2023 BEFORE THIS
    HON’BLE COURT
    EXHIBIT P6 THE TRUE PHOTOCOPY OF INTERIM ORDER IN WP.C
    NO.623/2024 DATED 08.01.2024 BEFORE THIS
    HON’BLE COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R3(A) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1101

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 7206 OF 2024

    PETITIONER’S EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 01.02.2024 [F.NO:

    34/98/2023-LR-125]

    Exhibit P 2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1102

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 7225 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 07.02.2024 [F.NO:

    34/81/2023-LR]

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 26.12.2023 IN
    WP(C) NO 44151/2023

    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1103

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 7379 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 02.02.2024
    ISSUED BY THE ADDITIONAL DISTRICT
    MAGISTRATE, LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    15/06/1989 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 646

    Exhibit P2(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA
    BEEFATHUMMABI PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM ISLAND

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
    LAKSHADWEEP DATED 19/08/1988.

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KALPENI ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF
    THE RECORD OF RIGHTS.

    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT OF THE
    HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE ISLAND
    INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS.
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1104

    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT OF THE
    HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS. VS
    KILKKAKKAD AISAMMA AND ORS.

    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    JUDGMENT OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    KERALA IN KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS
    KUNHIPAPPADA KUNHIKOYA.

    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA.

    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
    INDIA.

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.

    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.

    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1105

    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS.

    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA
    PERTAINING TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020.

    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP
    BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 03/03/1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF
    GAZETTEER OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO
    LAKSHADWEEP.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
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    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A
    MANUAL BY ELLIS (1924).

    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    25/10/2023 OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023.

    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 21/11/2023
    OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO:

    38565/2023.

    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
    PANCHAYATS (EXTENSION TO THE SCHEDULED
    AREAS) ACT, 1996.

    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY
    THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1107

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 9597 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 22.02.2024 [F.NO:

    34/10/2024-LR/201]

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1108

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 11983 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 05.03.2024 [F.NO:

    34/78/2023-LR/254]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1109

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 12233 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 05.03.2024 [F.NO:

    34/78/2023-LR/254]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1110

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 16459 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 15.03.2024 [F.NO:

    34/11/2024-LR/317]

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 26.12.2022
    ISSUED BY THE LAND ACQUISITION COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI

    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1111

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 16475 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 06.03.2024 [F.NO:

    34/40/2021-LR/1247]

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 12.10.2022
    ISSUED BY THE LAND ACQUISITION COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI

    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 20.12.2023
    ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1112

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24234 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 WITHOUT
    ANNEXURE-C (RELEVANT PAGES ONLY) [F.NO:

    34/42/2024-LR].

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023.

    Exhibit P3 A.TRUE COPY OF TABULAR SHEET CONTAINING THE
    DETAILS OF LAND HELD BY THE PETITIONERS
    HEREIN.

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

    2026:KER:59671
    1113

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24446 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 48/2006
    DATED 05.04.2006 OF SRO, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT, SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI IN F NO. 10/14/2008-SDO(KVT)
    DATED 01.04.2008.

    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI IN FILE NO. 16/5/2004-SDO(KVT)
    DATED 28.03.2008.

    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE F
    NO. 16/5/2007 DATED 09.01.2008 ISSUED BY
    THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO.60/2003 DATED 31.03.2003 OF SRO,
    KAVARATTI.

    Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY THE
    SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KAVARATTI IN F NO.
    10/14/2006-SDO(KVT) DATED 29.05.2007.
    Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI IN FILE NO. 16/5/2004-SDO(KVT)(3)
    DATED 29.06.2007.

    Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE F
    NO. 16/5/2007 DATED 13.09.2007 ISSUED BY
    THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO.

    134/2017 DATED 05.10.2017 OF SRO,
    KAVARATTI.

    Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 10/1/2018-DC(KVT)
    DATED 01.05.2018.

    Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT BY F NO.
    16/2/2017-DC(KVT)VOL.1(7) DATED 29.01.2018.
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO.

    17/2013 DATED 08.04.2013 OF SRO, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P12(a) TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO.

    75/2016 DATED 09.05.2016 OF SRO, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 10/1/2004-
    DC(KVT)VOL. I(1) DATED 18.06.2014.
    Exhibit P13(a) TRUE COPY OF THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 10/1/2004-
    DC(KVT)VOL. I(2) DATED 18.06.2014.
    Exhibit P14 TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT BY F NO.
    16/1/2014-DC(KVT)(5) DATED 14.02.2014.
    Exhibit P15 TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO.

    133/2006 DATED 04.10.2006 OF SRO,
    KAVARATTI.

    Exhibit P16 TRUE COPY OF THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY THE
    SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KAVARATTI IN F NO.
    10/2/2011-SDO(KVT) DATED 15.02.2011.
    Exhibit P17 TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI BY F NO. 16/5/2009-SDO (KVT)
    DATED 01.06.2009.

    Exhibit P18 TRUE COPY OF NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI IN FILE NO. 16/2/2010-SDO(KVT)
    DATED 21.04.2011.

    Exhibit P19 TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO.

    118/2000 DATED 01.09.2006 OF SRO,
    KAVARATTI.

    Exhibit P20 TRUE COPY OF THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY THE
    SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KAVARATTI IN F NO.
    10/14/2006-SDO (KVT) DATED 18.01.2007.
    Exhibit P21 TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI BY F NO. 16/10/2005-SDO(KVT)
    VOL.III (1) DATED 20.01.2007.

    Exhibit P22 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR.

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    Exhibit P23 TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED 29.06.2024
    IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO ALL DEPUTY
    COLLECTORS.

    Exhibit P24 TRUE COPY OF THE CORRINGEDUM ISSUED BY THE
    4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-LR-605
    DATED 29.06.2024.

    Exhibit P25 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT F NO.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/437
    DATED 02.07.2024.

    Exhibit P25(a) TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT F NO.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/447
    DATED 04.07.2024.

    Exhibit P26 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO. 1/19(46)
    DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST RESPONDENT TO
    THE 3RD RESPONDENT.

    Exhibit P27 TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY THE
    1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF
    INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.

    Exhibit P28 TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY THE
    1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF
    INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24515 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 [F.NO:

    34/42/2024-LR] WITHOUT ANNEXURE A TO E
    ( RELEVANT PAGES ).

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023.
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24544 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 WITHOUT
    ANNEXURE-A TO E (RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR].

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023.
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24545 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 [F.NO:

    34/42/2024-LR] WITHOUT ANNEXURE A TO E
    ( RELEVANT PAGES ).

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023.
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24559 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 [F.NO:

    34/42/2024-LR] WITHOUT ANNEXURE A TO E
    ( RELEVANT PAGES).

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023.

    Exhibit P3 A. TRUE COPY OF TABULAR SHEET CONTAINING
    THE DETAILS OF LAND HELD BY THE PETITIONERS
    HEREIN.

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24586 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E -RELEVANT PAGES) [F.NO:

    34/42/2024-LR].

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023.
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24640 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 99/2010
    DATED 24.09.2010 OF SRO KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT, SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI IN F.NO. 10/2011-SDO(KVT)(2) DATED
    03.10.2011.

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.16/1/2014-
    DC(KVT)VOL.1(11) DATED 28.04.2014.
    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO.

    102/2010 DATED 27.09.2010 OF SRO, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI 16/1/2011-SDO (KVT) VOL. II (1)
    DATED 06.07.2011.

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO.

    57/2016 DATED 31.03.2016 OF SRO, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P6(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO.

    33/2017 DATED 09.03.2017 OF SRO, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P6(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO.

    133/2017 DATED 11.09.2014 OF SRO, KAVARATTI.
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE RECEIPT OF THE
    ELECTRICITY BILL PAID BY THE PETITIONER DATED
    04.01.2024.

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR.

    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS.

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRINGEDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-LR-
    605 DATED 29.06.2024.

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    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F NO.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/437
    DATED 02.07.2024.

    Exhibit P11(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F NO.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/447.;
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT.

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY THE
    1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF
    INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY THE
    1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF
    INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24654 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE ORDER
    DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP (WITHOUT ANNEXURES).
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    15/06/1989 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 646.

    Exhibit P2(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI
    PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM ISLAND.

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
    DATED 19/08/1988.

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF THE
    RECORD OF RIGHTS.

    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 01.05.1956
    OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE ISLAND
    INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS REPORTED IN
    INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 21.09.1925
    OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS. VS KILKKAKKAD
    AISAMMA AND ORS REPORTED IN INDIA KANOON
    ONLINE JOURNAL.

    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 15.02.2006
    OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA IN
    KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS KUNHIPAPPADA
    KUNHIKOYA REPORTED IN INDIA KANOON ONLINE
    JOURNAL.

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    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA.

    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA.

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.
    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.

    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).
    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS.

    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA PERTAINING
    TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMMINDIVI ISLANDS
    LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY (AMENDMENT)
    REGULATION, 2020.

    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP BY
    THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

    Exhibit P18(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P18.
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    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 27/02/1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF GAZETTEER
    OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A MANUAL
    BY ELLIS (1924).

    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE
    NOTIFICATION DATED 18.12.2023.
    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 28/06/2024 OF
    THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO: 41399 /2023
    AND CONNECTED CASES.

    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 29/06/2024
    ISSUED BY THE 7TH RESPONDENT.

    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 01/07/2024
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
    ANDROTH (HQ) AND KALPENI.

    Exhibit P29 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
    PANCHAYATS (EXTENSION TO THE SCHEDULED AREAS)
    ACT, 1996.

    Exhibit P30 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY THE
    BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI ISLAND.
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24725 OF 2024

    PETITIONER’S EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED DATED 20.10.2010 ISSUED BY THE SUB
    DIVISIONAL OFFICER KAVARATTI
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE RENT AGREEMENT, DEED NO.

    65/2018 DATED 02.04.2018
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 21.02.2022
    ISSUED BY THE 3 RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE SHOW CAUSE NOTICE DATED
    16.08.2022 ISSUED BY THE 3 RD RESPONDENT
    ALONG WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    IN F.NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE 2 ND
    RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P6 SRO. A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED
    02.07.2024 ISSUED BY THE 3 RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    27/4/2021 IN W.P (C) NO: 10592 /2021 IS
    PRODUCED HEREWITH AND MARKED AS EXHIBIT P7.
    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    30/4/2021 IN W.P (C) NO: 10592 /2021
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24748 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24773 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES – A TO E RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24776 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURE A TO E .RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24785 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED 29.6.2024 ISSUED
    BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI ALONG
    WITH ANNEXURE A
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 25-
    10-2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24855 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-RELEVANT PAGES ONLY) [F.NO:

    34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    EXHIBIT R4(A) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.U-11024/1/2019-

    ULT DATED 2012.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24859 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ) [F.NO:

    34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24870 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES A TO E ,RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS
    Exhibit R4(A) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.U-11024/1/2019-

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24873 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    ORDER DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE
    DISTRICT COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES).

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    15/06/1989 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 646.

    Exhibit P2(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA
    BEEFATHUMMABI PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM
    ISLAND.

    Exhibit P3(a) A TRANSLATED COPY OF EXHIBIT P3 IN ENGLISH.
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
    LAKSHADWEEP DATED 19/08/1988.

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KALPENI ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF
    THE RECORD OF RIGHTS
    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    01.05.1956 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE
    ISLAND INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS
    REPORTED IN INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL
    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    21.09.1925 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS.
    VS KILKKAKKAD AISAMMA AND ORS REPORTED IN
    INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

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    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    15.02.2006 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    KERALA IN KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS
    KUNHIPAPPADA KUNHIKOYA REPORTED IN INDIA
    KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA
    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
    INDIA.

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965 NOTIFIED ON
    31.12.1965.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.
    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR.

    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).
    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS
    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA
    PERTAINING TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020
    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP
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    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP
    BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    Exhibit P18(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 18
    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 27/02/1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P21(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 21
    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF
    GAZETTEER OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO
    LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A SHORT
    ACCOUNT OF THE LACCADIVE ISLANDS AND
    MINICOY, MANUAL BY ELLIS (1924).
    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE
    NOTIFICATION DATED 18.12.2023.
    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 28/06/2024
    OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO: 41399 /
    2023 AND CONNECTED CASES
    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 29/06/2024
    ISSUED BY THE 7TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 01/07/2024
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO
    (EAST) ANDROTH (HQ) AND KALPENI
    Exhibit P29 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
    PANCHAYATS (EXTENSION TO THE SCHEDULED
    AREAS) ACT, 1996 DATED 24.12.1996
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    Exhibit P30 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY
    THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24896 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- RELEVANT PAGES ONLY) [F.NO:

    34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 24909 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO.8/2002
    DATED 27.01.2002 OF SRO, KAVARATTI
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FILE
    NO.16/5/2008-SDO (KVT)VOL.III DATED
    05.05.2009
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI
    AS F.NO.16/1/2013-DC(KVT)VOL.VII(31) DATED
    28.11.2013
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI AS F.NO.12/5/2008-SDO(KVT) DATED
    02.04.2008
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE WITH THE
    PERMISSION FOR DIVERSION OF USE OF LAND
    FROM ONE PURPOSE TO ANOTHER FROM THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT BY F.NO.10/14/2008-SDO(KVT)
    DATED 17.10.2008
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI AS F.NO.16/1/2011-SDO(KVT)
    VOL.V(3) DATED 09.01.2012
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NO OBJECTION
    CERTIFICATE FROM THE 5TH RESPONDENT BY
    F.NO.16/2/2011-SDO (KVT) VOL.IV DATED
    14.02.2012
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI AS F.NO.16/2/2004-SDO(KVT) DATED
    12.01.2006
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI AS F.NO.16/5/2007-SDO(KVT) DATED
    12/09/2007
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    Exhibit 10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE WITH THE
    PERMISSION FOR DIVERSION OF USE OF LAND
    FROM ONE PURPOSE TO ANOTHER FROM THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT BY F.NO.10/1/2010-SDO(KVT) DATED
    15.03.2010
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE
    NO.34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRINGEDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-

    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F.NO.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/437
    DATED 02.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F.NO.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/447
    DATED 04.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25021 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 01/2015
    DATED 01.01.2015 OF SRO, KAVARATTI

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE PERMISSION GRANTED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT, SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI IN F.NO.10/1/2017-DC(KVT) DATED
    02.03.2017

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    16/2/2015-DC(KVT) VOL.IV(2) DATED
    08.07.2015

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY
    THE REVENUE SUB DIVISONAL OFFICER,
    KAVARATTI DATED 21.01.2006

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NO OBJECTION
    CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE REVENUE SUB
    DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KAVARATTI DATED
    26.05.2010

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AWARD DATED 12.12.2018
    IN PLPA NO. 32/2015 OF LOK ADALATH,
    KAVARATTI

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DATA OF THE 3RD
    PETITIONER FROM THE ELECTRICITY BILLING &
    CONSUMER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, LAKSHDWEEP

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRINGEDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F NO10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/437
    DATED 02.07.2024

    Exhibit P11(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F NO10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/447
    DATED 04.07.2024

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25097 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25149 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES A TO E -RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25153 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25210 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25236 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25309 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 54/1999
    DATED 02.05.1999 OF S.R.O, MINICOY

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF RELEVANT EXTRACTS OF THE
    LAND REGISTER DATED 28.08.2010

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO.

    104/2017 DATED 06.07.2017 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF CONSUMER BILL ISSUED BY
    THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICITY, LAKSHADWEEP
    DATED 20.12.2023

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.
    14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II (6) DATED
    23.04.2012

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 1/84/96
    DATED 19.11.1996 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.
    14/01/2006 DATED 04.06.09

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 1/53/93
    DATED 28.07.93 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 556 ISSUED
    BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 58/2017
    DATED 28.04.2017 OF SRO, MINICOY
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    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II(17) DATED
    30.12.2011

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 821 ISSUED
    BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY DATED 14.09.1979

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO.

    115/2010 DATED 22.10.2010 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 41 ISSUED BY
    THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY
    DATED 1.11.1977

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 1/83/94
    DATED 17.07.1994 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.
    14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II(2) DATED 28.08.2012

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO.19/2015
    DATED 27.02.2015 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P18 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 8/12 B
    I DATED 30.1.2012 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P19 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO.10/2013
    B I DATED 15.09.2012 PRESENTED ON
    15.03.2013 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P20 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED
    NO.1/80/2004 DATED 19.08.2004 OF SRO,
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P21 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 52/2017
    DATED 17.04.2017 OF SRO, MINICOY
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    Exhibit P22 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 966 ISSUED
    BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY DATED 16.11.1977
    Exhibit P23 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 65/2012
    B I DATED 23.06.2012 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P23(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 71/2013
    DATED 19.09.2013 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P24 THE TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NO. 71/2002
    DATED 14.03.2002 OF SRO, MINICOY

    Exhibit P25 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.
    14/1/2006 DATED 04.09.2008

    Exhibit P26 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT DATED
    16.08.2021

    Exhibit P26(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT DATED
    19.07.2017

    Exhibit P27 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P28 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P29 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRINGEDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P30 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P31 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P32 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P33 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25378 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25408 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE ORDER
    DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP (WITHOUT ANNEXURES).

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    15/06/1989 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 646.

    Exhibit P2(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI
    PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM ISLAND.

    Exhibit P3(a) A TRANSLATED COPY OF EXHIBIT P3 IN ENGLISH.

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF LAKSHADWEEP
    DATED 19/08/1988

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF THE
    RECORD OF RIGHTS.

    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 01.05.1956
    OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE ISLAND
    INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS REPORTED IN
    INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 21.09.1925
    OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF MADRAS IN
    (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS. VS KILKKAKKAD
    AISAMMA AND ORS REPORTED IN INDIA KANOON
    ONLINE JOURNAL

    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 15.02.2006
    OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF KERALA IN
    KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS KUNHIPAPPADA
    KUNHIKOYA REPORTED IN INDIA KANOON ONLINE
    JOURNAL

    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA.

    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA.

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965 NOTIFIED ON
    31.12.1965.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.

    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS

    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA PERTAINING
    TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMMINDIVI ISLANDS
    LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY (AMENDMENT)
    REGULATION, 2020

    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP

    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP BY
    THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

    Exhibit P18(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 18

    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005

    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005

    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 27/02/1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P21(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 21
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF GAZETTEER
    OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A SHORT
    ACCOUNT OF THE LACCADIVE ISLANDS AND MINICOY,
    MANUAL BY ELLIS (1924).

    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE
    NOTIFICATION DATED 18.12.2023

    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 28/06/2024 OF
    THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO: 41399 /2023
    AND CONNECTED CASES

    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 29/06/2024
    ISSUED BY THE 7TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 01/07/2024
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO (EAST)
    ANDROTH (HQ) AND KALPENI

    Exhibit P29 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
    PANCHAYATS (EXTENSION TO THE SCHEDULED AREAS)
    ACT, 1996 DATED 24.12.1996

    Exhibit P30 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY THE
    BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI ISLAND
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    ORDER DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE
    DISTRICT COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES).

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    15/06/1989 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 646.

    Exhibit P2(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA
    BEEFATHUMMABI PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM
    ISLAND.

    Exhibit P3(a) A TRANSLATED COPY OF EXHIBIT P3 IN ENGLISH.

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
    LAKSHADWEEP DATED 19/08/1988.

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KALPENI ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF
    THE RECORD OF RIGHTS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    01.05.1956 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE
    ISLAND INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS
    REPORTED IN INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL

    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    21.09.1925 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS.
    VS KILKKAKKAD AISAMMA AND ORS REPORTED IN
    INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    15.02.2006 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    KERALA IN KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS
    KUNHIPAPPADA KUNHIKOYA REPORTED IN INDIA
    KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA.

    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
    INDIA.

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965 NOTIFIED ON
    31.12.1965.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.

    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).

    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS

    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA
    PERTAINING TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020.

    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP
    BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

    Exhibit P18(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 18

    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005

    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 27/02/1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P21(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 21.

    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF
    GAZETTEER OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO
    LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A SHORT
    ACCOUNT OF THE LACCADIVE ISLANDS AND
    MINICOY, MANUAL BY ELLIS (1924).

    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE
    NOTIFICATION DATED 18.12.2023.

    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 28/06/2024
    OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO: 41399 /
    2023 AND CONNECTED CASES

    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 29/06/2024
    ISSUED BY THE 7TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 01/07/2024
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO
    (EAST) ANDROTH (HQ) AND KALPENI

    Exhibit P29 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
    PANCHAYATS (EXTENSION TO THE SCHEDULED
    AREAS) ACT, 1996 DATED 24.12.1996

    Exhibit P30 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY
    THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    ORDER DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE
    DISTRICT COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES).

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    15/06/1989 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 646.

    Exhibit P2(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA
    BEEFATHUMMABI PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM
    ISLAND.

    Exhibit P3(a) A TRANSLATED COPY OF EXHIBIT P3 IN ENGLISH.
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
    LAKSHADWEEP DATED 19/08/1988
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KALPENI ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF
    THE RECORD OF RIGHTS
    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    01.05.1956 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE
    ISLAND INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS
    REPORTED IN INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.
    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    21.09.1925 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS.
    VS KILKKAKKAD AISAMMA AND ORS REPORTED IN
    INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

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    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    15.02.2006 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    KERALA IN KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS
    KUNHIPAPPADA KUNHIKOYA REPORTED IN INDIA
    KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL
    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA
    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
    INDIA.

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965 NOTIFIED ON
    31.12.1965.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.
    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).
    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS
    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA
    PERTAINING TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020
    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP
    BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P18(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 18.
    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 27/02/1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P21(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 21
    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF
    GAZETTEER OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO
    LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A SHORT
    ACCOUNT OF THE LACCADIVE ISLANDS AND
    MINICOY, MANUAL BY ELLIS (1924)
    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE
    NOTIFICATION DATED 18.12.2023
    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 28/06/2024
    OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO: 41399 /
    2023 AND CONNECTED CASES
    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 29/06/2024
    ISSUED BY THE 7TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 01/07/2024
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO
    (EAST) ANDROTH (HQ) AND KALPENI
    Exhibit P29 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
    PANCHAYATS (EXTENSION TO THE SCHEDULED
    AREAS) ACT, 1996 DATED 24.12.1996
    Exhibit P30 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY
    THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25580 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25596 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25600 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25612 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 25-
    10-2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25615 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25617 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25622 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25654 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25687 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO
    38/2009 DATED 24.05.2009 REGISTERED BEFORE
    THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 332
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY DATED 04/11/1977
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/2/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II DATED
    26/04/2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 742
    DATED 30/11/1977 ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER MINICOY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO
    36/2011 BOOK I DATED 29/04/2011 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO. 14/1/2006 DATED 04.12.2008 ISSUED BY
    THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P6(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE DEED NO. 95/2005 DATED
    28.07.2005 OF SUB REGISTRAR, MINICOY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO. 14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II(11) DATED
    28/08/2012 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 347
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY DATED 4/11/1977
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1198
    DATED 07/01/1978 ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1478
    DATED 15/01/1978 ISSUED BY ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
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    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25767 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.U-

    14011/47/74-ML DATED 13.08.1975 ISSUED BY
    1ST RESPONDEN
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER
    F.NO.34/266/2012-LR DATED 11.02.2013 ISSUED
    BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NUMBERED AS
    D. NO. 6/2018 REGISTERED AT SUB REGISTRAR
    OFFICE AT KAVARATTI DATED 16.01.2018
    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.16/2/2018-DC(KVT)(3) DATED 20.04.2018
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL ISSUED BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT DATED 20.12.2023
    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER F.NO.34/42/2024-LR
    DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE 4TH
    RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE
    PANDARAM LAND DETAILS OF KAVARATTI ISLAND
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER IN WPC
    24578/2024 DATED 08.07.2024 OF THIS
    HONOURABLE COUR
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25916 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 [F.NO:

    34/27/2024-LR/596]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 25924 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO>U-

    14011/47/74-ML DATED 13.08.1975 ISSUED BY
    1ST RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER
    F.NO.34/266/2012-LR DATED 11.02.2013 ISSUED
    BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NUMBERED AS
    D. NO. 178/2019 REGISTERED AT SUB REGISTRAR
    OFFICE AT ANDROTH ISLANDDATED 11.12.2019
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL ISSUED BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT DATED 20.12.2023
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER F.NO.34/42/2024-LR
    DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE 4TH
    RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE
    PANDARAM LAND DETAILS OF ANDROTT ISLAND
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER IN WPC
    24578/2024 DATED 08.07.2024 OF THIS
    HONOURABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26012 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION
    CERTIFICATE, F.NO. 14/5/2015-
    DC/LAND(MCY)PART-11(6) DATED 19/07/2017
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE,
    F.NO. 14/1/2006 DATED 22/11/2008 ISSUED BY
    THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/1/2006- OWNERSHIP DATED 28/11/2008
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 14/5/2015-DC/LAND(MCY)PART 11(5)
    DATED 19/07/2017 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO. 54/86 DATED 09/09/1986 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR, MINICOY

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 745
    DATED 11/11/1977 ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER MINICOY ISLAND

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 508
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT ON 17/09/2009

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO
    4/2017 B I DATED 6/1/2017 REGISTERED BEFORE
    THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY ISLAND

    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 14/1/2006 DATED 29/09/2009 ISSUED
    BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT.

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    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 957
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY ON 16/11/1977

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26013 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.374/1991 DATED 25/6/1999 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.139/91 DATED 23/6/1998 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.1508/91 DATED 01/02/1999 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.825/91 DATED 03/09/1998 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.1449/91 DATED 30/08/1999 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.375/91 DATED 16/3/1992 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.1149/91 DATED 20/12/1993 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH
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    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.29/91 DATED 12/11/1991 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.1509/91 DATED 08/01/1999 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH WITH TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.374/91 DATED 25/06/1999 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.1112/91 DATED 12/09/1994 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.555/91 DATED 26/8/1991 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA PROCEEDING
    NO.182/1991 DATED 30/11/2004 OF THE REVENUE
    COURT OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE
    NO.34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRINGEDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
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    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F.NO.30/03/2021-SDO(AND)
    DATED 12.07.2024

    Exhibit P18 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P19 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P20 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26078 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 339
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY ISLAND IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 1ST PETITIONER ALONG WITH
    TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 71/97
    DATED 11.09.1997 OF SUB REGISTRAR OF
    MINICOY

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.37/2011
    DATED 10.05.2011 OF SUB REGISTRAR OF
    MINICOY ISLAND

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    IN F. NO. 14/02/2023-DC/LAND/(MCY)(7) DATED
    13.02.2023 IN FAVOUR OF THE 4TH PETITIONER

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 355
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY DATED NIL IN FAVOUR OF THE 5TH
    PETITIONER WITH TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 743 DATED
    NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, MINICOY WITH TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO. 89/2011 B1 DATED 26.09.2011 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR MINICOY ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE
    7TH PETITIONER

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO. 26/2011 DATED 31/03/2011 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR MINICOY ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE
    8TH PETITIONER
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1171
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER MINICOY ISLAND WITH
    TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1155
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY ISLAND WITH
    TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024

    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26091 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 54/1996
    B-1 DATED 28/8/1996 OF SUB REGISTRAR,
    MINICOY IN FAVOUR OF THE 1ST PETITIONER
    WITH TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    NO F.NO 14/4/2010-DC MCY- LAND DATED
    22/05/2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE MOTHER OF THE 2ND PETITIONER

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1201
    DATED 7/1/1978 ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER WITH TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO. 14/5/2018-DC/LAND (MCY)(3) DATED
    07/06/2019 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 4TH PETITIONER

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO. 14/4/2010- DC-MCY (LAND) DATED
    06.09.2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE F.NO.

    14/5/2018-DC/LAND (MCY)(5) DATED 07.06.2019
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 6TH PETITIONER

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.5/2012 B-1
    DATED 17/1/2012 OF SUB REGISTRAR, MINICOY
    IN FAVOUR OF THE 7TH PETITIONER

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.14/02/2022-DC/LAND(MCY),(71) DATED
    21/07/2022 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 8TH PETITIONER
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 337
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER MINICOY IN FAVOUR OF THE
    MOTHER OF THE 9TH PETITIONER WITH TYPED
    COPY

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5 TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5 TH RESPONDENT INF.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26152 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.91/90 BI
    DATED 18.10.1990 OF SUB REGISTRAR OF
    MINICOY ISLAND

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1055
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER MINICOY ISLAND ISSUED IN
    FAVOUR OF THE GRANDFATHER OF THE 2ND
    PETITIONER

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.43/2007
    DATED 16/06/2007 OF SUB REGISTRAR OF
    MINICOY ISLAND

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    07/01/1994 IN S.C NO. 01/93 ( R.C NO.1/90
    BEFORE THE COURT OF COLLECTOR) OF THE COURT
    OF ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 55/1989
    DATED 22/09/1989 OF SUB REGISTRAR OF
    MINICOY ISLAND

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NO. 139/2017 DATED
    09.11.2017 OF SUB REGISTRAR OF MINICOY
    ISLAND

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/05/2015-DC/LAND(MCY)(1) DATED
    22/12/2016 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/02/2022-DC/LAND(MCY)(139) DATED
    13/10/2022 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 743
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER MINICOY ISLAND

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 136/2017
    DATED 02/11/2017 OF SUB REGISTRAR OF
    MINICOY ISLAND

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit 14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024

    Exhibit P14(a) TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE IN F.NO.14/03/2024-
    DC-(MCY) LAND DATED 12.07.2024

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26240 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 [F.NO:

    34/27/2024-LR/596]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26243 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 [F.NO:

    34/27/2024-LR/596]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26301 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES – A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26339 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PAIMAISH REGISTER OF
    THE YEAR 1937 DATED NIL ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF
    THE ANCESTORS OF THE 1ST PETITIONER

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER MAINTAINED IN NATIONAL INFORMATIC
    CENTRE, KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 126/2013
    DATED 13.12.2013 OF SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE,
    KAVARATTI

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO. 16/3/2016-

    DC(KVT) VOL.IX(4) DATED 02.12.2016

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE 4TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO. 16/9/2003-SDO(KVT) DATED 30.08.2005

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE HUSBAND OF THE 4TH
    PETITIONER IN F.NO. 16/9/2003-SDO(KVT)
    DATED 30.08.2005

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE F. NO. 16/2/2017-
    DC(KVT) VOL.1(11) DATED 20.11.2017 ISSUED
    BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE 5TH
    PETITIONER

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 16/2/2018-DC(KVT)(2) DATED
    28.08.2018 IN FAVOUR OF THE 6TH PETITIONER
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN 10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/437
    DATED 02.07.2024

    Exhibit P12(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/
    447 DATED 04.07.2024

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26345 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO. 83/2004 DATED 23/08/2004 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND VIDE WHICH THE 1ST PETITIONER
    RECEIVED THE PROPERTY

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO. 89/2009 DATED 28/10/2009 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND VIDE WHICH THE 2ND PETITIONER
    RECEIVED THE PROPERTY

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.779
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT VIDE
    WHICH THE 3RD PETITIONER RECEIVED THE
    PROPERTY

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/1/2006 OWNERSHIP DATED 10/09/2008
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT VIDE WHICH THE
    4TH PETITIONER RECEIVED THE PROPERTY

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO.70/4 DATED 10/06/2016 REGISTERED BEFORE
    THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY ISLAND
    VIDE WHICH THE 5TH PETITIONER RECEIVED THE
    PROPERTY

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.955
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT WITH
    TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P6(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE HEIRSHIP CERTIFICATE
    NO.F.NO.12/6/2017-CERT(HEIR)(3) /532 DATED
    20/04/2018 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    VIDE WHICH THE 6TH PETITIONER RECEIVED THE
    PROPERTY
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO.50/1993 BI DATED 22/7/1993 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND VIDE WHICH THE 7TH PETITIONER
    RECEIVED THE PROPERTY

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II(3) DATED
    18/11/2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    VIDE WHICH THE 8TH PETITIONER RECEIVED THE
    PROPERTY

    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.1047
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT VIDE WHICH THE
    9TH PETITIONER RECEIVED THE PROPERTY

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024

    Exhibit P13(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26357 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 22.12.2023 [F.NO:

    34/79/2023-LR/1263]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26397 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DEED NO. 27/2013 DATED
    20/6/2013 OF THE SUB REGISTRAR, KALPENI
    ISLAND

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE DEED NO. 20/2004 DATED
    26.07.2004 OF THE SUB REGISTRAR, KALPENI

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE
    NO.34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRINGEDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-

    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F.NO.14/16/2023-BDO(KLP)
    DATED 21.07.2024

    Exhibit P6(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F.NO.14/16/2023-BDO(KLP)
    DATED 06.07.2024

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26401 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26435 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-, A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    1200

    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26436 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES, A TO E, – RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26448 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-, A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26659 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO.89/2010 DATED 07/08/2010 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/02/2022- DC/LAND(MCY),(203) DATED
    16.11.2022 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II DATED
    28/06/2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO.5/2004 DATED 03/01/2004 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.796
    DATED 11/11/1973 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT WITH TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-(LAND) DATED
    01/12/2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.611
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT ON 09/11/1977
    ON MINICOY ISLAND WITH TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY(LAND) DATED
    19/08/2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    WITH TYPED COPY
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/4/2010-DC/LAND(MCY)(5) DATED
    08/10/2014 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO.47/2017 DATED 07/04/2017 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024

    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26716 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-, A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26843 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.U-

    14011/47/74-ML DATED 13.08.1975 ISSUED BY
    1ST RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER F.NO.

    34/266/2012-LR DATED 11.02.2013 ISSUED BY
    THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NUMBERED AS
    134/2015 REGISTERED AT SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE
    AT ANDROTH ISLAND DATED 16.06.2015

    Exhibit P3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NUMBERED AS
    78/04 REGISTERED AT SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE AT
    ANDROTH ISLAND DATED 02.06.2004

    Exhibit P3(b) A TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NUMBERED AS
    179/2010 REGISTERED AT SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE
    AT ANDROTH ISLAND DATED 28.10.2010

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL ISSUED BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT DATED 20.12.2023

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER F.NO.34/42/2024-LR
    DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE 4TH
    RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE
    PANDARAM LAND DETAILS OF KAVARATTI ISLAND
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER IN WPC
    24578/2024 DATED 08.07.2024 OF THIS
    HONOURABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26852 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.U-

    14011/47/74-ML DATED 13.08.1975 ISSUED BY
    1ST RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER
    F.NO.34/266/2012-LR DATED 11.02.2013 ISSUED
    BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NUMBERED AS
    D.NO. 116/2002 REGISTERED AT SUB REGISTRAR
    OFFICE AT ANDROTH ISLAND DATED ON
    12.11.2002

    Exhibit P3(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE TITLE DEED NUMBERED AS
    DOCUMENT NO. 41/2016 REGISTERED AT SUB
    REGISTRAR OFFICE AT ANDROTH ISLAND DATED ON
    07.03.2016

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL ISSUED BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT DATED 20.12.2023

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER F.NO.34/42/2024-LR
    DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE 4TH
    RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PAGES OF THE
    PANDARAM LAND DETAILS OF ANDROTH ISLAND
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER IN WPC
    24578/2024 DATED 08.07.2024 OF THIS
    HONOURABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
    CNR : KLHC010869282023

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26859 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP

    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 25-
    10-2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26865 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 242/2020
    OF SUB REGISTRY ANDROTH ISLAND DATED
    20.10.2020

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON ORDER IN R.P.
    2105/92, 2108/92 AND 2139/92 DATED
    13.10.1999

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMON ORDER IN R.P.
    1623/92 DATED 10.01.2003

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 30/03/2021-SDO(AND)
    DATED NIL

    Exhibit P7(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 30/03/2021-SDO(AND)
    DATED 12.07.2024

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 26900 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27014 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/2/2010-DC-MCY VOL-II DATED
    21/04/2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS
    DEED DATED 01/07/2002

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIFT DEED
    DOCUMENT NO.53/2016 BI DATED 14/07/2016
    REGISTERED BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II(1) DATED
    28/08/2012 ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II DATED 8/6/2011
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024

    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
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    Exhibit P9(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27050 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    DATED 21.04.2017 OF THE LAND COMPRISED IN
    SURVEY NO. 893/7A 1A ISSUED BY THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    IN F.NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE 2ND
    RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 25.07.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    27/4/2021 IN W.P (C) NO: 10592 /2021 OF
    THIS HON’BLE COURT

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    30/4/2021 IN W.P (C) NO: 10592 /2021 OF
    THIS HON’BLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27132 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-, A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27215 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP

    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED
    25-10-2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27310 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-, A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27357 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27543 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-A TO E,RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27668 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/01/2006-CERT DATED 14/12/2009
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 1ST PETITIONER
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL II (4) DATED
    30.12.2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 2ND PETITIONER
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF POSSESSION CERTIFICATE IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 2ND PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.14/02/2023-DC/LAND (MCY),(74) DATED
    06.03.2023 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO. 56/2004 DATED 21.05.2004
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DEED NO. 68/2000 BI
    DATED 12.07.2000 ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE
    4TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY (LAND) DATED
    16.08.2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13 /6/82-LR(6) DATED 20.08.1982
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 6TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13 /6/82-LR (2) DATED 20.08.1982
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER’S FATHER
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY(LAND) DATED
    19.07.2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13 /6/82-LR (11) DATED 18.08.1982
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit p17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27790 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO
    2/2016 B-I DATED 05.01.2016 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR OF MINICOY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO. 69/2013 DATED 17.10.2013 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR OF MINICOY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP F.NO.

    14/01/2006 DATED 05.06.2009 ISSUED BY THE 5
    TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE 3 RD
    PETITIONER
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO. 26/1989 DATED 18.05.1989 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR OF MINICOY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF 12 THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO 88/2006 DATED 21.11.2006 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR OF MINICOY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO. 44/2008 DATED 20.03.2008 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR, MINICOY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER IN F. NO. 16/1/SS-LAND
    DATED 28.10.1988
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F. NO. 14/4/2010-DC-MCY-LAND DATED
    30.04.2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 14/4/2010-DC-MCY(LAND) DATED
    01.12.2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P13(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27851 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 25-
    10-2023
    WP(C)No.38565/2023 & CON.CASES
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27857 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 100/2002
    DATED 02.08.2002 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 103/95
    DATED 28.08.1995 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA ISSUED BY THE
    ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 3RD PETITIONER
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 101/92
    DATED 26.11.1992 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 891 DATED
    NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, MINICOY ALONG WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 21/18 BI
    DATED 16.02.2018 OF SUB REGISTRY MINICOY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 14/4/2010-DC-MCY(LAND) DATED
    30.08.2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 7TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 02/85 OF
    SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY DATED 20.08.1985 IS
    PRODUCED
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN FAVOUR OF THE 9TH PETITIONER IN F. NO.
    14/4/2010-DC-MCY(LAND) DATED 30.08.2010
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F. NO. 14/4/2010-DC-MCY (LAND) DATED
    27.08.2010 IN FAVOUR OF THE 10TH PETITIONER
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE 11TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO. 14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II(3) DATED
    14.09.2011 BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 175 DATED
    NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, MINICOY
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    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 108 DATED
    NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSITANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, MINICOY
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 668 ISSUED
    BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTHER OF THE 14TH
    PETITIONER
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P18 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P18(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P18(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-
    (MCY) LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P19 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P20 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P21 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27862 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (6) DATED
    29/09/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (26) DATED
    12/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE IN FAVOUR OF THE PETITIONERS IN
    VIDE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (1) DATED 13/08/1982
    Exhibit P3(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1155
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER MINICOY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (16) DATED
    29/09/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (12) DATED
    29/09/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (24) DATED
    13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (35) DATED
    13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE IN FAVOUR OF THE PETITIONERS IN
    VIDE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (35) DATED 13/08/1982
    Exhibit P8(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 211
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER MINICOY
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (13) DATED
    29/09/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (1) DATED
    29/09/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-
    (MCY)LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27866 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/2/2009(2)-CERT DATED 24/03/2010
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-(LAND) DATED
    29/09/2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.14/2/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II DATED
    26/4/2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.965
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED PARTITION
    DEED DOCUMENT NO.13/2015 BI DATED
    14/01/2015 OF SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE, MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II(13) DATED
    22/03/2012 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED PARTITION
    DEED DOCUMENT NO.128/2005 DATED 27/10/2005
    REGISTERED BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED PARTITION
    DEED DOCUMENT NO.77/2002 DATED 17/5/2002
    REGISTERED BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 1187 NILL
    DATE ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER MINICOY ISLAND ALONG WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P9(a) TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED PARTITION DEED
    DOCUMENT DOC. NO 25/1986 GIFT DEED DATED
    13/05/1986 REGISTERED BEFORE THE SUB
    REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
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    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED PARTITION
    DEED DOC. NO 12/2018 BI GIFT DEED DATED
    6.2.18 REGISTERED BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR
    OFFICE MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (5) DATED
    20/09/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1257
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY ALONG WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO
    D.NO 98/1992 DATED 14/10/1992 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (11) DATED
    21/07/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT NO
    D. 47/1998 DATED 19/03/1998 OF SUB
    REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (19) 13 DATED
    20/09/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (3)
    DATED13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHT DATED
    26/7/2024 ISSUED BY THE 5 TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (1)
    DATED12/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (34)
    DATED13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
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    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-
    (MCY)LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-
    (MCY)LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 27926 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    ORDER DATED 27.06.2024 ISSUED BY THE
    DISTRICT COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES).

    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    15/06/1989 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 646.

    Exhibit P2(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS DATED
    30/05/1991 OF THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, KALPENI, PERTAINING TO ROUGH PATTA
    NO: 649.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED TO KUNHIPAPPADA
    BEEFATHUMMABI PERTAINING TO CHERIYAM
    ISLAND.

    Exhibit P3(a) A TRANSLATED COPY OF EXHIBIT P3 IN ENGLISH.
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, UNION TERRITORY OF
    LAKSHADWEEP DATED 19/08/1988.

    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 23/03/2015
    ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER,
    KALPENI ISLAND PERTAINING TO THE FRAMING OF
    THE RECORD OF RIGHTS.

    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    01.05.1956 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN THATTIKKARANTAVILA BAMBAN VS THE
    ISLAND INSPECTING OFFICER AND OTHERS
    REPORTED IN INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.
    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    21.09.1925 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    MADRAS IN (PONTTUNODA) AHMEDKOYA AND ORS.
    VS KILKKAKKAD AISAMMA AND ORS REPORTED IN
    INDIA KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

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    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    15.02.2006 OF THE HONOURABLE HIGH COURT OF
    KERALA IN KUNHIPAPPADA BEEFATHUMMABI VS
    KUNHIPAPPADA KUNHIKOYA REPORTED IN INDIA
    KANOON ONLINE JOURNAL.

    Exhibit P9 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION ORDER 9-
    SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A STATES) ORDER, 1950
    DATED 26/01/1950 MADE BY THE HONOURABLE
    PRESIDENT OF INDIA
    Exhibit P10 A TRUE COPY OF THE FIFTH SCHEDULE UNDER
    ARTICLE 244 (1) OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
    INDIA.

    Exhibit P11 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND AMINDIVI ISLANDS
    (LAWS) REGULATION, 1965 NOTIFIED ON
    31.12.1965.

    Exhibit P12 A TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) [(UNION TERRITORIES)] ORDER, 1951.
    Exhibit P13 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 05/02/2019
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR WITH THE PRIOR
    APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATOR
    Exhibit P14 A TRUE COPY OF THE REPLY DATED 20/04/2022
    RECEIVED UNDER THE RTI ACT, 2005 FROM NITI
    AYOG (ALONG WITH RELEVANT ANNEXURES).
    Exhibit P15 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    MINUTES OF THE 118TH MEETING HELD ON
    27/08/2019 OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR
    SCHEDULED TRIBES AND THE DRAFT NOTE FOR THE
    CABINET RECEIVED FROM MINISTRY OF HOME
    AFFAIRS
    Exhibit P16 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION DATED
    18/03/2020 IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA
    PERTAINING TO LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020.

    Exhibit P17 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11/02/2013 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR
    (HQ), ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP.

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    Exhibit P18 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 18/08/1975
    ISSUED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR OF LAKSHADWEEP
    BY THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
    Exhibit P18(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 18.
    Exhibit P19 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    29/08/2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, AGATHI, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE INFORMATION DATED
    12.10.2022 ISSUED BY THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH, UNDER THE RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005.

    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER DATED 27/02/1986
    ISSUED BY THE COLLECTOR OF LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P21(a) A LEGIBLE COPY OF EXHIBIT P 21.
    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF
    GAZETTEER OF INDIA, 1975 PERTAINING TO
    LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF A SHORT
    ACCOUNT OF THE LACCADIVE ISLANDS AND
    MINICOY, MANUAL BY ELLIS (1924).
    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PART OF THE
    REPORT SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE
    WELFARE OF SCHEDULED CASTES AND SCHEDULED
    TRIBES.

    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE LAKSHADWEEP GAZETTE
    NOTIFICATION DATED 18.12.2023
    Exhibit P26 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 28/06/2024
    OF THIS HONOURABLE COURT IN WPC NO: 41399 /
    2023 AND CONNECTED CASES
    Exhibit P27 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 29/06/2024
    ISSUED BY THE 7TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P28 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 01/07/2024
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR CUM CEO
    (EAST) ANDROTH (HQ) AND KALPENI
    Exhibit P29 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE
    PANCHAYATS (EXTENSION TO THE SCHEDULED
    AREAS) ACT, 1996 DATED 24.12.1996.
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    Exhibit P30 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS GRANTED
    TO MEMBERS OF THE PUTHIYAPURA THARAWAD BY
    THE BLOCK DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, KALPENI
    ISLAND.

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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED 27.06.2023
    IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS HONORABLE
    COURT.

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE SHOWING DETAILS OF
    PANDARAM LAND SITUATED IN THE VARIOUS
    ISLANDS OF THE U.T OF LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3 RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 07.11.2023 [F.NO:

    34/52/2016-LR(PART)/1086]
    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 07.11.2023
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT [F.NO:

    03/01/2023-DC(KVT)/1121]
    Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE PUBLIC NOTICE DATED
    30.05.2011 ISSUED BY THE LAND ACQUISITION
    COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI
    Exhibit P5(a) TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    11.03.2008 OF THE LAND ACQUISITION
    COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI
    Exhibit P6 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED

    13.08.1975 OF THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS,
    GOVERNMENT OF INDIA WITH A LEGIBLE
    TYPEWRITTEN COPY
    Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE SCHEDULED AREAS (PART A
    STATES) ORDER, 1950 DATED 26.01.1950
    Exhibit P8 TRUE COPY OF THE TABLE SHOWING DETAILS
    RELATING TO PENDING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT
    OF OCCUPANCY RIGHTS
    Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    19.03.2013 OF THE 4 TH RESPONDENT [F.NO:

    10/18/2012-SDO(KVT)]
    Exhibit P10 TRUE COPY OF THE CONSTITUTION (SCHEDULED
    TRIBES) (UNION TERRITORIES) ORDER, 1951
    PUBLISHED ON 20.09.1951
    Exhibit P11 TRUE COPY OF THE NOTIFICATION OF THE SOCIAL
    IMPACT ASSESSMENT DATED 31.12.2021
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    Exhibit P12 TRUE COPY OF THE REVIEW PETITION PRESENTED
    TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT ON 16.11.2023
    Exhibit P13 TRUE COPY OF THE PETITION PRESENTED TO THE
    3RD RESPONDENT ON 16.11.2023 FILED UNDER
    SECTION 82 (2) OF THE TENANCY
    REGULATIONSTRUE COPY OF THE PETITION
    PRESENTED TO THE 3 RD RESPONDENT ON
    16.11.2023 FILED UNDER SECTION 82 (2) OF
    THE TENANCY REGULATIONS
    Exhibit P14 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 4TH
    RESPONDENT DATED 17.11.2023 [F.NO:

    3/1/2023-DC(KVT)]
    RESPONDENT EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R3(a) A true Copy of the letter dated 20.12.2023
    issued by the Ministry Of Home Affairs
    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P15 True copy of a cowle agreement executed on
    27.04.1931.

    Exhibit P16 True copy of the Form 10 dated 05 .08.1977
    Exhibit P17 True copy of the communication dated
    09.03.2021 obtained under the Right to
    Information Act, 2005

    Exhibit P18 True copy of relevant pages one indenture
    of lease dated 01.10.1999 with the
    corresponding file notings of the
    Administrator and acknowledgment of handing
    over
    Exhibit P19 A true copy of the Action Taken Report
    submitted by the Central Government on
    29.03.1989 pursuant to the Recommendations
    contained in the Thirty Fifth Report
    (Eighth Lok Sabha)
    Exhibit P20 A TRUE COPY OF THE OFFICE ORDER DATED
    11.02.2013 OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR (HQ),
    KAVARATTI
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    Exhibit P21 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    19.03.2013 OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ADDRESSED TO THE COLLECTOR CUM
    DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER
    Exhibit P22 A TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION DATED
    08.06.2018 OF THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, AGATTI
    ADDRESSED TO THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR (HQ),
    KAVARATTI
    Exhibit P23 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 07.07.2015
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR, AGATTI
    Exhibit P24 A TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
    ADMINISTRATOR DATED 30.06.1982
    Exhibit P25 A TRUE COPY OF THE LIST OF PANDARAM LANDS
    ACQUIRED BY THE LAKSHADWEEP ADMINISTRATION
    FROM 1972 TO 2012 RECEIVED UNDER RIGHT TO
    INFORMATION ACT, 2005 DATED 11.02.2025
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE SALE DEED NO. I/20/96
    DATED 30.04.1996
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE HEIRSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT DATED
    4/12/2013
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    IN F.NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE 2ND
    RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 31.07.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    27/4/2021 IN W.P (C) NO: 10592 /2021 OF
    THIS HON’BLE COURT
    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    30/4/2021 IN W.P (C) NO: 10592 /2021 OF
    THIS HON’BLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28114 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR DATED
    23/05/1983 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (11) DATED
    13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (16) DATED
    12/8/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR(12) DATED
    13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR DATED
    28/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/2/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II DATED
    21/4/2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/5/2015-DC/LAND(MCY) PART-11(2)
    DATED 18/09/2017 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO. F.NO.14/1/2006 CERT DATED 14/10/2009
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (16) DATED
    13/08/1982 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    WITH TYPED COPY
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    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (6) DATED
    20/09/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28115 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-,A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28122 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (RELEVANT PAGES
    ONLY) [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28124 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (32) DATED
    13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (6) DATED
    10/11/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE IN FAVOUR OF THE GRANDMOTHER OF
    THE PETITIONERS IN VIDE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (8)
    DATED 10/11/1982
    Exhibit P3(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE SALE DEED NO. 4/2001
    DATED 06/01/2001 OF THE SUB REGISTRY OF
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (19) DATED
    13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (9) DATED
    13.08.82
    Exhibit P5(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NUMBER
    63/2012 BI DATED 04/08/2012 OF THE SUB
    REGISTRY OF MINICOY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (4) DATED
    20/09/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (14) DATED
    13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIFT DEED
    NO. 47/1987 DATED 27/5/1987 OF THE SUB
    REGISTRY, MINICOY
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (15) DATED
    13/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY RIGHT
    CERTIFICATE F.NO.13/6/82 LR (25) DATED
    12/08/1982 ISSUED BY REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28238 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR (11) DATED 10/11/1982
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13/6/82 LR (10) DATED 10/11/1982
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED 24/02/89 ISSUED
    BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.16/1/88 LAND DATED 16/11/1988
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR DATED 28/12/1984 ISSUED BY
    THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13/6/82 (43) LAND DATED 13/08/1982
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED 15/02/1982
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/1/2006 DATED 17/09/2008 ISSUED BY
    THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF DOCUMENT NO.36/2016 DATED
    10/05/2016 OF THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P11 OF COMMUNICATION DATED 29.06.2024 IN FILE
    NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO ALL DEPUTY
    COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
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    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28369 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 25-
    10-2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28392 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE LEGAL HEIRSHIP
    CERTIFICATE NO.F.NO.12/9/2018-CERT(HEIR)
    DATED 11/10/2019 ISSUED TO THE 1ST
    PETITIONER BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    NO.F.NO.14/02/2022-DC/LAND (MCY),(188)
    DATED 25/10/2022 ISSUED TO THE 1ST
    PETITIONER BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY ASSIGNMENT
    PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT VIDE
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR(7) DATED 26/04/1983 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED EXCHANGE
    DEED NO.57/92 OF MINICOY SUB REGISTRY DATED
    14/7/1992
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED D.NO
    NO.52/1992 DATED 21/07/1992 REGISTERED WITH
    MINICOY SUB REGISTRY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIFT DEED
    NO.103/2010 OF MINICOY SUB REGISTRY DATED
    29/09/2010
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    NO.F.NO.14/02/2022-DC/LAND (MCY),(138)
    DATED 13/10/2022 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE 4TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ASSIGNMENT PROCEEDINGS
    OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT F.NO.13/6/82 LR (12)
    DATED 10/11/1982 IN FAVOUR OF THE 4TH
    PETITIONER
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY PROCEEDINGS
    OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT F.NO.1/16/88-LAND
    DATED 19/08/1988
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE EXCHANGE DEED
    NO.92/92BI OF MINICOY SUB REGISTRY DATED
    20/10/1992
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    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY PROCEEDINGS
    OF THE 2ND RESPONDENT VIDE F.NO.13/6/82
    LR(10) DATED 10/12/1982 THROUGH WHICH THE
    MOTHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER AND THEREAFTER
    THE 6TH PETITIONER OBTAINED RIGHTS WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE GIFT DEED NO.139/2005
    DATED 28/10/2005 REGISTERED WITH SUB
    REGISTRAR MINICOY IN FAVOUR OF THE LATE
    FATHER OF THE 7TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY PROCEEDINGS
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR (3) DATED 15/07/1982 OF THE
    2ND RESPONDENT THROUGH WHICH THE
    GRANDMOTHER OF THE 7TH PETITIONER RECEIVED
    THE PROPERTY WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY PROCEEDINGS
    NO.F.NO.13/6/82 LR(9) DATED 10/12/1982 OF
    THE 2ND RESPONDENT THOROUGH WHICH THE
    MOTHER OF THE 8TH PETITIONER RECEIVED THE
    PROPERTY
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P18 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P18(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P18(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P19 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
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    Exhibit P20 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P21 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28600 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES-, A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28640 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO.47/1997 DATED 03/06/1997 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIFT DEED
    NO.135/2000 DATED 30/12/2000 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIF DEED
    NO.83/2016 DATED 5/10/2016 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P3(a) OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE IN F.NO.13/6/82 LR(8)
    DATED 29/11/1982
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(13) LAND DATED
    10/11/1982 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED 10/01/1989
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED DOCUMENT
    NO.3/2005 DATED 24/12/2004 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/1/2005-CERTIFICATE DATED 04/03/2006
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT DEPUTY
    COLLECTOR MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/01/2006 CERT DATED 23/04/2009
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIFT DEED
    NO.105/2010 DATED 30/09/2010 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
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    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/02/2022-DL/LAND(MCY)(122) DATED
    20/09/2022 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    DEPUTY COLLECTOR MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F. NO. 14/03/2024-DC-
    (MCY) LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F. NO. 14/03/2024-DC-
    (MCY) LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F. NO. 14/03/2024-DC-
    (MCY) LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28695 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13/6/82 – LR (3) DATED 29/11/1982
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.68/2013 DATED 10/10/2013 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR DATED 08/04/1983 ISSUED
    BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13/6/82 – LR DATED 24/02/1989
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.64/2006 DATED 21/03/2005 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 277
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    DEPUTY COLLECTOR OF MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    14/02/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II DATED 26/04/2011
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.44/2000 DATED 25/05/2000 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.16/1/88 – LAND DATED 27/10/1988
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
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    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P13(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P13(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/02/2006-CERT DATED 27/03/2010
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P2 THE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    BEARING F.NO.13/6/82 – LR(9) DATED
    29/11/1982
    Exhibit P2(a) TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.317 DATED
    NIL ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P3 THE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    BEARING F.NO.1/16/88- LAND DATED 24/02/1989
    Exhibit P3(a) TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.1361 DATED
    NIL ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.2/1998 DATED 22/12/1997 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/01/2006 CERT ISSUED BY THE OFFICE
    OF THE 5TH RESPONDENT DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
    MINICOY DATED 11/05/09
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE
    DEEDNO.45/2010 DATED 13/04/2010 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/01/2006 CERT ISSUED BY THE OFFICE
    OF THE 5TH RESPONDENT DEPUTY COLLECTOR,
    MINICOY DATED 22/04/09
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.79/1997 DATED 17/09/1997 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIFT DEED
    NO.78/1995 DATED 10/07/1995 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
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    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P13(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P13(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 1ST PETITIONER IN F. NO. 16/1/2009-SDO
    (KVT) VOL-II DATED 4/2/2010
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 85/2020
    DATED 26.05.2020 OF SUB REGISTRY, KAVARATTI
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/437
    DATED 02.07.2024
    Exhibit P6(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/
    447 DATED 04.07.2024
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT 4
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28737 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28836 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/3/2020-DC/LAND((MCY)(6) DATED
    30/06/2020 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    DEPUTY COLLECTOR MINICOY ISLAND THROUGH
    WHICH THE 1ST PETITIONER HAD RECEIVED THE
    RIGHTS
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.99/2009 DATED 26/12/2009 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND THROUGH WHICH THE 2ND PETITIONER HAD
    RECEIVED THE RIGHTS
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/1/2005- CERT DATED 12.04.2006
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT DEPUTY
    COLLECTOR MINICOY ISLAND THROUGH WHICH THE
    3RD PETITIONER HAD RECEIVED THE RIGHTS
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/02/2022-DC/LAND(MCY)(24) DATED
    29/03/2022 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    DEPUTY COLLECTOR MINICOY ISLAND THROUGH
    WHICH THE 4TH PETITIONER HAD RECEIVED THE
    RIGHTS
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.63/2017 DATED 20/4/2017 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND THROUGH WHICH THE 5TH PETITIONER HAD
    RECEIVED THE RIGHTS
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.28/2002 DATED 26/02/2002 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND THROUGH WHICH THE 6TH PETITIONER HAD
    RECEIVED THE RIGHTS
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    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.61
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT DEPUTY
    COLLECTOR / ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER
    MINICOY ISLAND DATED NIL THROUGH WHICH THE
    7TH PETITIONER HAD SUBSEQUENTLY RECEIVED
    THE RIGHTS WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIFT DEED
    NO.1/2017 DATED 02/01/2016 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND THROUGH WHICH THE 8TH PETITIONER HAD
    RECEIVED THE RIGHTS
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.56/2000 DATED 6/06/2000 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND THROUGH WHICH THE 9TH PETITIONER HAD
    RECEIVED THE RIGHTS
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.23/2002 DATED 16/02/2002 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND THROUGH WHICH THE 10TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR IS
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
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    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28910 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 103/2005 B1 DATED
    18.08.2005 OF SUB REGISTRY MINICOY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 79/96 B1
    DATED 22.11.1996 OF SUB REGISTRY MINICOY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 14/4/2010-DC-MCY(LAND) DATED
    18.12.2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 3RD PETITIONER
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTHER OF THE 4TH
    PETITIONER IN F.NO. 14/4/2010-DC-MCY(LAND)
    DATED 03.08.2010 BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    BEARING F.NO.13/6/82 LR(5) DATED 18/08/1982
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR TO
    THE MOTHER OF 5TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 6TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 14/05/2018-
    DC/LAND (MCY) DATED 29.01.2020
    Exhibit P7 TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.74/2004 DATED
    27/7/2004 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 79/11 B1
    DATED 30.08.2011 OF SUB REGISTRY MINICOY
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 68/97 B1
    DATED 12.08.1997 OF SUB REGISTRY MINICOY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II DATED
    07.06.2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 9TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
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    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28952 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 25-
    10-2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 28961 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED 29.6.2024 ISSUED
    BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI ALONG
    WITH ANNEXURE A
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 25-
    10-2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 1ST PETITIONER IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-
    MCY(LAND) DATED 16.08.2010
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 2ND PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82-LR(2) DATED 29.09.1982
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 72/2007
    DATED 07.11.2007 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 13/6/82 LR(6)
    DATED 14.07.1982
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 5TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(8) DATED 14.07.1982
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 103/2001
    BI DATED 17.08.2001 OF SUB REGISTRY,
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 16/1/88-LAND
    DATED 28.10.1988
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 8TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 13/6/82 LR(9)
    DATED 19.07.1982
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 6/2015
    DATED 20.01.2015 OF SUB REGISTRY MINICOY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 10TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 16/1/88-LAND
    DATED 27.10.1988
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    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29483 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE 1ST PETITIONER IN F.NO.16/1/88-LAND
    DATED 27.10.1988. THE TRUE COPY OF THE
    OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE 1ST PETITIONER
    IN F.NO.16/1/88-LAND DATED 27.10.1988
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82-(1) LAND DATED 19/07/1982
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER’S GRANDMOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82- LR(4) LAND DATED 21/07/1982
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/02/2022-DC/LAND(MCY)(36) DATED
    7/4/2022 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    DEPUTY COLLECTOR MINICOY ISLAND IN FAVOUR
    OF THE 4TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIFT DEED
    NO.23/2005 DATED 22/01/2005 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.10
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE 6TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P6(a) TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    F.NO.14/04/2010-DC-(MCY)(LAND) DATED
    12/07/2010 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    THROUGH WHICH THE 6TH PETITIONER RECEIVED
    RIGHTS OVER THE PROPERTY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP
    F.NO.14/02/2009(2)CERT DATED 12/04/2010
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 8TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(4) DATED 26/04/1983
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.304
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE HUSBAND OF THE 9TH PETITIONER
    WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF LAND
    REGISTER PREPARED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF
    REVENUE HEADED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 10TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-
    (MCY) LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    14/4/2010-DC-MCY (LAND) DATED 16.08.2010
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 61/2012
    B1 DATED 27.07.2012 OF SUB REGISTRY MINICOY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 4/2007
    DATED 28.01.2007 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 14/4/2010-DC-
    MCY(LAND) DATED 07.08.2010 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 5/2016 B-

    I DATED 18.01.2016 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 6TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 13/6/82 LR (12)
    DATED 23.06.1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 14/02/2023-
    DC/LAND(MCY)(47) DATED 03.03.2023
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE 8TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO. 13/6/82 LR(2) DATED 20.08.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 9TH PETITIONER IN F. NO.
    13/6/82 LR(4) DATED 29.11.1982
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.128/2000
    B-I DATED 02.12.2000 OF SUB REGISTRY,
    MINICOY
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    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST PETITIONER
    ATHIRIGOTHI AMINA MANIKA IN F.NO.13/6/82
    LR(16) DATED 13.8.1982
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82 LR(9)
    DATED 03.07.1982
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(10) DATED 30.06.1982
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(1) DATED 03.07.1982
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE 5TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(6) DATED 03.07.1982
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER ALONG WITH 13 OTHERS IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(2) DATED 19.07.1982
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE SALE DEED NO.45/2000
    DATED 23.05.2000 REGISTERED WITH MINICOY
    SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE WHICH IS IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 8TH PETITIONER AND 5 OTHERS IN
    F.NO.16/1/88-LAND DATED 27.10.1988
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER AND 7 OTHERS IN
    F.NO.16/1/88-LAND DATED 28.10.1988
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    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 10TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED 14.07.1982
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST PETITIONER
    ATHIRIGOTHI AMINA MANIKA IN F.NO.13/6/82
    LR(6) DATED 30.6.1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN F.NO.13/6/82
    LR(4) DATED 03.07.1982
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(8) DATED 30.06.1982
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(11) DATED 30.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(5)
    DATED 03.07.1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 6TH PETITIONER ALONG WITH 13 OTHERS IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(1) DATED 20.07.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(10) DATED 21.07.1982 IN
    FAVOUR OF THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE 7TH
    PETITIONER
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 8TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(4)
    DATED 14/07/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 9TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED 19/07/1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE 10TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(6) DATED 19.07.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE R.P. 456 DATED NIL
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST
    PETITIONER.

    Exhibit P1(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(6) DATED 31.12.1982
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 2ND PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(8) DATED 18.12.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 62/2014
    B-I DATED 02.09.2014 OF SUB REGISTRY,
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P3(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 50/2013
    BI DATED 10.06.2013 OF SUB REGISTRY,
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE R.P. NO. 84 ISSUED BY
    THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY
    DATED NIL
    Exhibit P4(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE R.P. NO. 288 ISSUED BY
    THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY
    DATED NIL
    Exhibit P4(b) TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 9/2016 B-I
    DATED 10.02.2016 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 5TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(20) DATED 12.08.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
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    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(19) DATED 12.08.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 110/2008
    DATED 18.11.2008 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE 8TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO. 13/6/82 LR(11) DATED 29.09.1982
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 9TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(24) DATED 13.08.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN FAVOUR OF THE 10TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    14/1/2006-CERT DATED 14.03.2007 ISSUED BY
    THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P10(a) TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.1/2005 DATED
    29.12.2004 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
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    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29941 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(12) DATED 21.07.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 2ND PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(9) DATED 18.08.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 1268 IN
    FAVOUR OF THE MOTHER OF THE 3RD PETITIONER
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY DATED NIL WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 1179 IN
    FAVOUR OF THE MOTHER OF THE 3RD PETITIONER
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY DATED NIL
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 5TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(19) DATED 21.07.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF THE LAND
    REGISTER ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT DATED
    05.04.2007
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 7TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(6) DATED 18.08.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
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    Exhibit P7(a) TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE IN
    F.NO. 14/2/2009(2) CERT ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE 7TH PETITIONER
    DATED 24.03.2010
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 8TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(11) DATED 28.12.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.16/1/88-LAND
    DATED 12.09.1988 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 16/1983
    DATED 21.03.1983 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE DATED 18-7-
    1996 BEARING NO F.NO. 32/1/89-GENL. ISSUED
    BY SUB DIVISIONAL OFFICER, ANDROTH
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE RECORD OF RIGHTS –

    ANDROTH ISLAND IN FORM NO 16

    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID ORDER DATED
    21-8-2024 BEARING F NO.34/56/2024-LR ISSUED
    BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, UNION TERRITORY
    OF LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P4(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICE DATED 21-8-2024
    ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY COLLECTOR-CUM-CEO
    (EAST), ANDROTH ISLAND BEARING
    F.NO.30/01/2023-DC(LAND)
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P6 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP
    Exhibit P7 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020
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    Exhibit P8 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 25-
    10-2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 29978 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 27.06.2024 (WITHOUT
    ANNEXURES- A TO E, RELEVANT PAGES ONLY)
    [F.NO: 34/42/2024-LR]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 30047 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    IN F.NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE 2ND
    RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF
    PANDARAM LAND REGISTER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 2ND RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN W.P.C NO.44151/2023 OF THIS
    HON’BLE COURT
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE SAID JUDGMENT IN A.S NO:

    315 OF 2001 DATED 27/6/2023 OF THIS HON’BLE
    COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 30168 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 42/2000
    B-I DATED 19.05.2000 OF SUB REGISTRY,
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    DATED 01.12.2003 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE 2ND PETITIONER
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.14/5/2018-

    DC/LAND (MCY)5 DATED 05.11.2018
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 4TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82 LR(9) DATED 14.07.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 14/4/2010-DC-
    MCY(LAND) DATED 17.01.2011
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR(30) DATED 13.08.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P6(a) TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 73/2017 DATED
    22.04.2017 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.14/1/2006 DATED
    11.09.2008
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR(31) DATED 13.08.1982
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    Exhibit P8(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF LAND
    REGISTER TAKEN FROM NATIONAL INFORMATICS
    CENTRE (NIC), KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP U.T
    DATED 08.08.2024
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT OF LAND
    REGISTER TAKEN FROM NATIONAL INFORMATICS
    CENTRE (NIC), KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP U.T
    DATED 07.08.2024
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.73/2003
    DATED 20.06.2003 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 30196 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER OF THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT DATED 07.02.2024 [F.NO:

    34/81/2023-LR] [RELEVANT PAGES ONLY]
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE INTERIM ORDER DATED
    26.12.2023 IN WPC NO: 44151 OF 2023
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE JUDGMENT DATED
    27.06.2023 IN A.S NO: 315 OF 2001 OF THIS
    HONORABLE COURT
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 30297 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST PETITIONER IN F.NO.

    14/1/2006 DATED 08.09.2008
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 124/98 B-

    I DATED 10.10.1998 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-
    MCY(LAND) DATED 19.08.2010
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 73/97
    DATED 10.09.1997 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 1/1978
    DATED 23.06.1978 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 6TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-
    MCY-VOL-II(1) DATED 16.08.2011
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 1/12 B-I
    DATED 30.12.2011 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 108/08
    DATED 14.11.2008 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 11/2018
    DATED 22.01.2018 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 10TH PETITIONER IN F. NO. 14/4/2010-DC-
    MCY-LAND DATED 02.06.2010
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
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    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
    RESPONDENT EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R4(a) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO. U-11024/1/2019-
    UTL DATED 20.12.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 30303 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 1ST PETITIONERS MOTHER DATHIFANUNGE
    DOMMANIKA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(20) DATED
    29.09.1982
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(9)
    DATED 30/06/1982
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/83-LR DATED
    24/05/1983 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER’S GRANDMOTHER DOMMALMIGE
    AMINA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED
    03/07/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN FAVOUR OF THE FATHER OF THE 5TH
    PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED
    03/07/1982
    Exhibit P5(a) TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.1363 ISSUED
    BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY DATED NIL WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED TO THE 6TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(12) DATED 20/09/1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 4/10 B-I
    DATED 21.12.2009 BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR
    OFFICE, MINICOY ISLAND
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED TO THE 8TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER
    FATHIMA DONFANDATHAG IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(2)
    DATED 14/07/1982WITH TYPED COPY
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE EXTRACT FROM LAND
    REGISTER MAINTAINED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    DATED NIL
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE 10TH PETITIONER’S
    FATHER THUKATHURAGOTHI HASSAN MANIKFAN IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR DATED 08/07/1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R4(a) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.U-11024/1/2019-
    UTL DATED 20.12.2023.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 30344 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE R.P. NO.1034 DATED NIL
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY IN FAVOUR OF THE 1ST PETITIONER
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE FATHER OF THE 2ND PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR(6) DATED 20.07.1982
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDFATHER OF THE 3RD PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR(7) DATED 14.09.1982
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 4TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR(12) DATED 14.09.1982
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82 LR(8)
    DATED 19.07.1982
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR(13) DATED 20.09.1982
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 94/2008
    B-I DATED 12.08.2008 OF SUB REGISTRY,
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.80/11
    REGISTERED ON 16.09.2011 OF SUB REGISTRY,
    MINICOY
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CERTIFICATE ISSUED
    UNDER SECTION 83 OF THE LAKSHADWEEP LAND
    REVENUE AND TENANCY REGULATION IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 9TH PETITIONER IN 13/6/82
    LR(10) DATED 19.07.1982
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE R.P. NO. 1274 ISSUED
    BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY DATED NIL IN FAVOUR OF THE FATHER
    OF THE 10TH PETITIONER

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 30636 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 1ST PETITIONER’S MOTHER AOUVALUDORUGE
    KUDAGE KADHA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(2) DATED
    02.06.1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER’S MOTHER HAVVA
    HOLIMANJGE IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(18) DATED
    21/07/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER’S GRANDFATHER A. ISMAIL
    (KAMBURUGE BIDHARUGE) IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR
    DATED 28/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER DALEKHA
    MALIMAMARIDAGE IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED
    19/08/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER HIYARAKAIGE
    KUDAGE AYSHA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(13) DATED
    23/06/1982
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 6TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER KOKADIGE KADHA
    IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(7) DATED 09/06/1982
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER AMINDATHAGE
    HAVA MANIKA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(4) DATED
    04/06/1982
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    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 8TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER FATHIMA
    ALIMANGE IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(5) DATED
    19/08/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER VALUGOTHI HAVVA
    IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(8) DATED 02/06/1982
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 10TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER ADIGANDUKORIGE
    AMINA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(9) DATED
    19/06/1982
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5THRESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.

    2311/92 DATED 08.09.99 ISSUED BY THE
    ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, ANDROTH WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1598/92
    DATED 30.01.99 ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER, ANDROTH WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 765/91
    DATED 26.03.92 IN FAVOUR OF THE 2ND
    PETITIONER BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH
    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF ROUGH PATTA NO. 2645(B) DATED
    31.07.2001 IN FAVOUR OF THE 2ND PETITIONER
    BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    ANDROTH
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 84/2018
    DATED 27.04.2018 OF SUB REGISTRY ANDROTH
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 27/1/2020-SDO/LAND(AND)/87 DATED
    03.12.2020 ISSUED BY THE SUB DIVISIONAL
    OFFICER, ANDROTH
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA ISSUED BY
    THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, ANDROTH
    IN R.P. NO. 1332/91 DATED 10.12.2003 IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 5TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.25/2021 B
    I DATED 08.02.2021 OF SUB REGISTRY, ANDROTH
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 23/2007
    DATED 22.02.2007 OF SUB REGISTRY, ANDROTH
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 133/2015
    DATED 16.06.2015 OF SUB REGISTRY, ANDROTH
    WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.100/1998
    DATED 07.11.1998 OF SUB REGISTRY, ANDROTH
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.126/2012
    DATED 14.08.2012 OF SUB REGISTRY, ANDROTH
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    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 6/2013
    DATED 04.01.2013 OF SUB REGISTRY, ANDROTH
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1778
    OF 1992 ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, ANDROTH IN FAVOUR OF THE 9TH
    PETITIONER DATED 17.05.1999 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.

    1519/91 DATED 14.09.1999 ISSUED BY THE
    ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER ANDROTH IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 10TH PETITIONER WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 147/2009
    DATED 5.09.2009 OF SUB REGISTRY, ANDROTH
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 72/2003
    DATED 19.06.2003 OF SUB REGISTRY, ANDROTH
    WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P18 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 33/86
    DATED 21.04.1986 OF SUB REGISTRY, ANDROTH
    Exhibit P19 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P20 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P21 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P22 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F NO. 30/03/2021-SDO(AND)
    DATED NIL
    Exhibit P22(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 30/03/2021-SDO(AND)
    DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P23 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P24 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
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    Exhibit P25 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31368 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO. 127/2017 DATED 27/10/2017 OF SUB
    REGISTRY, MINICOY.

    Exhibit P1(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.128/2017 DATED 25/10/2017 OF SUB
    REGISTRY, MINICOY.

    Exhibit P1(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.129/2017 DATED 24/10/2017 OF SUB
    REGISTRY, MINICOY.

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO. 23/2016 DATED 01/04/2016 OF THE MINICOY
    SUB REGISTRY.

    Exhibit P2(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO. 115/2011 DATED 8/12/2011 OF THE MINICOY
    SUB REGISTRY.

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(38)
    DATED 13/08/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER KUDAGE KADHA IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(10) DATED 29.09.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P4(a) TRUE COPY OF THE DEED NO.02/2004 DATED
    31/12/2003 OF THE MINICOY SUB REGISTRY.
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER’S GRANDMOTHER
    VALUBIGOTHI DALEKHABI IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR
    DATED 07/12/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.
    Exhibit P5(a) TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED NO.

    12/2017 DATED 27/01/2017 OF THE MINICOY SUB
    REGISTRY.

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    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOR OF
    THE 6TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER, KADHA GANDEEGE
    ATHIRIGE, UNDER NO.13/6/82-LR(18) DATED
    13/08/1982.

    Exhibit P6(a) ROUGH PATTA NO. 1213 DATED NIL ISSUED BY
    THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY
    WITH TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P6(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO. 1192
    DATED NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT
    SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY.

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER IN F.NO. 13/6/82-LR(9)
    DATED 12/08/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 8TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(4)
    DATED 13/08/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.
    Exhibit P9 TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.971 DATED
    NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, MINICOY WITH TYPED COPY.
    Exhibit P9(a) TRUE COPY OF THE ROUGH PATTA NO.988 DATED
    NIL ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT
    OFFICER, MINICOY WITH TYPED COPY.
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 10TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(29) DATED 21/07/1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR.

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS.

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024.

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    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024.

    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024.

    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024.

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT.
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.

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    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    1ST PETITIONER AND HER SIBLINGS IN
    F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED 13/03/1989.
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER AND HER SIBLINGS IN
    F.NO.16/1/88-LAND DATED 28/10/1988.
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(6)
    DATED 19/06/1982.

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    4TH PETITIONER AND HER SIBLINGS AS PER
    F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED 13/03/1989.
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER KUDEHIGOTHI
    HAVVA IN F.NO.16/1/88-LAND DATED 12/09/1988
    WITH TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    6TH PETITIONER AND HER SIBLINGS AS PER
    F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED 13/03/1989.
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    7TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER FONIMAUGOTHI AYSHA
    IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED 09/06/1982.
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    8TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER FANUGE AMINA IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(10) DATED 23/06/1982.
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(4)
    DATED 15/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.
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    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    10TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER AUKODI KUDAGE
    AMINA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(6) DATED
    02/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE
    NO.34/42/2024-LR.

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS.

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024.

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024.

    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024.

    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024.

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT.
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R4(a) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.U-11024/1/2019-
    UTL DATED 20.12.2023.

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    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    1ST PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN F.NO.13/6/82-
    LR(5) DATED 20/08/1982.

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER AND HER SIBLINGS IN
    F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED 13/03/1989.
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3)
    DATED 19/08/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE GIFT DEED NO.20/2010
    DATED 22/01/2010 REGISTERED WITH MINICOY
    SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE EXECUTED IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER.

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER’S GRANDMOTHER MEDUMOUGE
    HAVVA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(2) DATED
    09/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    6TH PETITIONER’S GRANDMOTHER AS PER
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(7) DATED 04/06/1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE RECTIFICATION DEED
    NO.20/2017 DATED 28/03/2017 REGISTERED IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 7TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER
    KANDUVALUDORUGE AMINA.

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    8TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER KOTTI IBRAHIMKAGE
    HAVVA PALLISSERI IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(5)
    DATED 19/06/1982.

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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY
    (LAND) DATED 06/09/2010.

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    10TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.14/1/2006-
    CERTIFICATE DATED 05/05/2006.

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE
    NO.34/42/2024-LR.

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS.

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024.

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024.

    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024.

    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024.

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT.
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.

    RESPONDENTS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit R4(a) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.U-11024/1/2019-
    UTL DATED 20.12.2023.

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    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED 29.6.2024 ISSUED
    BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, KAVARATTI ALONG
    WITH ANNEXURE A.
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020.
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED
    25-10-2023.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 31738 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY WITH TYPE COPY
    CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF 1ST PETITIONER AND HER SIBLINGS IN
    F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED 13/03/1989.
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE
    2ND PETITIONER’S GRANDMOTHER IN F.NO.13/6/82-
    LR(3) DATED 30/06/1982.

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE
    3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(28) DATED
    21/07/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE
    4TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(5) DATED
    02/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE
    5TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER VALUGOTHI ATHIRIGE
    AMINA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR DATED 05/06/1982
    WITH TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF 6TH
    PETITIONER’S MOTHER AS PER F.NO.13/6/82-LR(8)
    DATED 04/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF 7TH
    PETITIONER’S MOTHER AS PER F.NO.13/6/82-LR(5)
    DATED 04/06/1982.

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF 8TH
    PETITIONER’S MOTHER DALEKHA SAFARGOTHI
    AYISHAGE IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED
    20/08/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.

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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF 9TH
    PETITIONER’S MOTHER ADIGANDUGE AYSHA
    PALLISERI IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(4) DATED
    19/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    10TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER NAKABEBIGOTHI
    PALLISSERI FATHIMA IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(9)
    DATED 23/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY.
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE
    NO.34/42/2024-LR.

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS.

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-LR-
    605 DATED 29.06.2024.

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024.

    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024.

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT.
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY THE
    1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF
    INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY THE
    1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF
    INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.

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    Exhibit R4(a) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER NO.U-11024/1/2019-
    UTL DATED 20.12.2023.

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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 1ST PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN F.NO.13/6/82
    LR(5) DATED 09.06.1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 2ND PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    14/4/2010-DC-MCY(LAND) DATED 19/08/2010
    Exhibit P2(a) TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED IN FAVOUR OF THE MOTHER OF THE 2ND
    PETITIONER IN F.NO. 1/16/88(LAND) DATED
    18/08/1988 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(8) DATED 09/06/1982
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(13) DATED 21.07.1982
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER’S FATHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(25) DATED 21/07/1982
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    6TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN F.NO.13/6/82-
    LR(4) DATED 20/08/1982
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER’S GRANDMOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED 23/06/1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 8TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(6) DATED 04/06/1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.1/6/88-LAND
    DATED 13/03/1989 WITH TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE SISTER OF THE MOTHER OF THE 10TH
    PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(10) DATED
    29/11/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024.

    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023

    RESPONDENTS EXHIBITS
    EXHIBIT R4(a) TRUE COPY OF THE LETTER No.U-11024/1/2019-
    UTL DATED 20.12.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE SALE DEED NO.7/2008 DATED
    28/01/2008 REGISTERED WITH THE ANDROTH SUB
    REGISTRAR, ANDROTH ISLAND BY WHICH THE 1ST
    PETITIONER RECEIVED RIGHTS ON THE PROPERTY.
    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE GIFT DEED NO.58/1987 DATED
    20/06/1987 REGISTERED WITH THE ANDROTH SUB
    REGISTRAR, ANDROTH ISLAND BY WHICH THE 1ST
    PETITIONER RECEIVED RIGHTS ON THE PROPERTY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE SALE DEED NO.98/2007
    DATED 23.07.2007 REGISTERED WITH THE
    ANDROTH SUB REGISTRAR, ANDROTH ISLAND BY
    WHICH THE 2ND PETITIONER RECEIVED THE
    RIGHTS OVER THE PROPERTY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE GIFT DEED NO. 68/2016
    DATED 11/04/2016 REGISTERED WITH THE
    ANDROTH SUB REGISTRAR, ANDROTH ISLAND BY
    WHICH THE 2ND PETITIONER RECEIVED THE
    RIGHTS OVER THE PROPERTY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF GIFT DEED NO.141/2005
    DATED 18/08/2005 REGISTERED WITH THE
    ANDROTH SUB REGISTRY OFFICE ANDROTH ISLAND
    BY WHICH THE 3RD PETITIONER RIGHTS OVER THE
    PROPERTY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE
    NO.34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT F.NO.10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/437
    DATED 02.07.2024
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    Exhibit P9(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.10/18/2023-
    DC(KVT)/447 DATED 04.07.2024
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46)40-AND(PT) DATED 24.11.1971 BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32184 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 34/89
    DATED 8.06.1988 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P1(a) TRUE COPY OF THE PATTA NO. 653 ISSUED BY
    THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY
    DATED NIL
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 41/2000
    B-I DATED 18.05.2000 OF SUB REGISTRY,
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.14/02/2023-DC/LAND(MCY),(13) DATED
    14.02.2023 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 35/2016
    DATED 10.05.2016 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II DATED
    08.06.2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 5TH PETITIONER
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(20) DATED 20.09.1982
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER IN SC 160/2015
    DATED 10.12.2015 ISSUED BY THE SETTLEMENT
    COURT OF 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 13/6/82-LR(2) DATED 13.08.1982
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 8TH PETITIONER WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER IN SC 292/2015
    DATED 12.12.2015 ISSUED BY THE SETTLEMENT
    COURT OF 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 13/6/82-LR(11) DATED 20.09.1982
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 10TH PETITIONER
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    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32409 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 1ST PETITIONER IN F.NO. 1/16/88-LAND
    DATED 18.08.1988 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 44/91/B1
    DATED 29.07.1991 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN FAVOUR OF THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    14/4/2010-DC-MCY(LAND) DATED 05.10.2010
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 76/90
    DATED 30.09.1990 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER 00.51.70 HECTARES IN SY
    NO. 376/2A/1 AND 378/2A OF MINICOY ISLAND
    IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED 15.07.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 33/2000
    B-I DATED 14.05.2000 OF SUB REGISTRY
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(22) DATED 21.07.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 7TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(2) DATED 30.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 8TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY
    (LAND) DATED 30.08.2010
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    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDFATHER OF THE 9TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(20) DATED 21.07.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46)/40-ANL(PT) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE
    1ST RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32437 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO.14/4/2010-DC-MCY-VOL-II(1) DATED
    18.11.2011 ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN
    FAVOUR OF THE 1ST PETITIONER
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 90/87
    DATED 13.12.1987 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE R.P. NO. 992 DATED NIL
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE R.P.NO. 1341 DATED NIL
    ISSUED BY THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER,
    MINICOY WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 131/2017
    B-I DATED 18.10.2017 OF SUB REGISTRY,
    MINICOY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.80/2001 B-

    I DATED 09.06.2001 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OWNERSHIP CERTIFICATE
    IN FAVOUR OF THE 7TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    14/2/2020-DC/LAND(MCY)(3) DATED 20.09.2021
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO. 7/2001 B-

    I DATED 05.01.2001 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE R.P.NO. 59 ISSUED BY
    THE ASSISTANT SETTLEMENT OFFICER, MINICOY
    DATED NIL WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 10TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.1/16/88-LAND
    DATED 13.03.1989
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
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    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024

    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46)/40-ANL(PT) DATED 24.11.1971 BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32729 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 1ST PETITIONER IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(12) DATED 30.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.32/99
    DATED 8.03.1999 OF SUB REGISTRY, MINICOY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE POSSESSION CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.14/3/2006-
    POSSESSION DATED 02.12.2015
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 4TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82 LR(2) DATED 12.08.1982
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 5TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(6) DATED 29.11.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(5) DATED 19.7.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE 7TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO. 13/6/82-LR(1) DATED 21.7.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE 8TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(9) DATED 20.8.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 9TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED 07.12.1988 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 10TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.1/16/88-LAND
    DATED 07.12.1988
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION NO.

    1/19(46)/40-ANL(PT) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE
    1ST RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82-LR(9) DATED 04.06.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER IN F.NO. 13/6/82-LR(23)
    DATED 21.07.1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE FATHER OF THE 3RD PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82-LR(11) DATED 19.08.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF ORDER IN S.C. 210/2015
    DATED 11.12.2015 ISSUED BY SETTLEMENT COURT
    OF 5TH RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 5TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82-LR(10) DATED 19.06.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE FATHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82-LR(1) DATED 23.06.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 7TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82-LR(1) DATED 30.06.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 8TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82-LR(14) DATED 21.07.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY
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    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(15)
    DATED 19.08.1982 WITH TYPED COPY

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 10TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(6) DATED 23.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46)/40-ANL(PT) DATED 24.11.1971 BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 32987 OF 2024

    PETITIONER EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.12/2011 DATED 31/01/2011 REGISTERED
    BEFORE THE SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE MINICOY
    ISLAND THROUGH WHICH THE 1ST PETITIONER
    RECEIVED RIGHTS OVER THE PROPERTY
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(14)
    DATED 23/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER WHO IS ONE OF THE
    ABSOLUTE OWNER IN F.NO.1/16/88-LAND DATED
    13/03/1989
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED GIFT DEED
    NO.86/2008 DATED 15/09/2008 OF THE MINICOY
    SUB REGISTRY
    Exhibit P4(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 4TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER FONIGOTHI KADHA
    IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(9) DATED 31/12/1982
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE SALE DEED NO.39/2007
    DATED 27/04/2007 OF THE MINICOY SUB
    REGISTRY THROUGH WHICH THE 5TH PETITIONER
    RECEIVED RIGHTS OVER THE PROPERTY
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 6TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER MARIYAM HARANGE
    ATHIRIBURI IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(27) DATED
    21/07/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 7TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER FATHIMA EDUGE
    IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(3) DATED 04/06/1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY
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    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 8TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER KOTTAGE KADHA
    PALLISSERI IN F.NO.13/6/82-LR(10) DATED
    09/06/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 9TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER AOUVALUDORUGE
    MARIYAM VIDE F.NO.13/6/82-LR(4) DATED
    30/06/1982
    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 10TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER DALEKHA
    ODIVALUGE IN VIDE F.NO.13/6/82-LR(9) DATED
    19/08/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS
    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024
    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024
    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46)/40-ANL(PT) DATED 24.11.1971 BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020
    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023
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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 33038 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 1ST PETITIONER’S MOTHER, KUDAGE HAVVA,
    VIDE F.NO.13/6/82-LR(5) DATED 31/12/1982
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 2ND PETITIONER’S MOTHER, OUBEEBIGOTHI
    AYISHA, VIDE F.NO.13/6/82-LR(4) DATED
    31/12/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 3RD PETITIONER’S MOTHER, DALEKHA
    KAUNIMAUGAY BIDHARUGAY VIDE F.NO.13/6/82-
    LR(16) DATED 21/07/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.38/2007 DATED 24/04/2007 OF THE MINICOY
    SUB REGISTRY
    Exhibit P4(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED SALE DEED
    NO.84/2004 DATED 24/08/2004 OF THE MINICOY
    SUB REGISTRY
    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE REGISTERED PARTITION
    DEED NO.36/2004 DATED 06/04/2004 OF THE
    MINICOY SUB REGISTRY
    Exhibit P5(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER, GANDIKADHATHGE
    FATHIMA VIDE F.NO.13/6/82-LR(2) DATED
    10/11/1982 WITH TYPED COPY
    Exhibit P5(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 5TH RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE 5TH PETITIONER’S MOTHER’S SISTER,
    HANDIKAGOTHI DALEKHADATHAGE HAVVA VIDE
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(23), DATED 12/08/1982
    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR
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    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS.

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024.

    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024.

    Exhibit P9(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024.

    Exhibit P9(b) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 25.07.2024.

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46)/40-ANL(PT) DATED 24.11.1971 BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT.
    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 33077 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP WITHOUT ANNEXURE C.
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A.
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020.
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED
    25-10-2023.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 33090 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 13/6/82-LR(2) ISSUED BY THE 3RD
    RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF THE FATHER OF THE
    1ST PETITIONER.

    Exhibit P1(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    IN F.NO. 13/6/82-(7) DATED 18.08.1982
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 1ST PETITIONER.
    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE FATHER OF THE 2ND PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(7) DATED 30.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 3RD PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(7) DATED 23.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 4TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(1) DATED 15.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE FATHER OF THE 5TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(7) DATED 19.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE FATHER OF THE 6TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(13) DATED 19.08.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 7TH PETITIONER IN F.NO.
    13/6/82-LR(6) DATED 09.06.1982 WITH TYPED
    COPY.

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    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 8TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(8) DATED 19.08.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P9 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE MOTHER OF THE 9TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO.13/6/82-LR(8) DATED 23.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P10 THE TRUE COPY OF THE OCCUPANCY CERTIFICATE
    ISSUED BY THE 3RD RESPONDENT IN FAVOUR OF
    THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE 10TH PETITIONER IN
    F.NO. 13/6/82-LR(11) DATED 23.06.1982 WITH
    TYPED COPY.

    Exhibit P11 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR.

    Exhibit P12 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS.

    Exhibit P13 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024.

    Exhibit P14 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 05.07.2024
    Exhibit P14(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOT.ICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO.14/03/2024-DC-(MCY)
    LAND DATED 12.07.2024.

    Exhibit P15 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46)/40-ANL(PT) DATED 24.11.1971 BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT.
    Exhibit P16 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.

    Exhibit P17 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 33116 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP WITHOUT ANNEXURE C.
    Exhibit P1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A.
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020.
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED
    25-10-2023.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 33132 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit 1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A.
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020.
    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED
    25-10-2023.

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    APPENDIX OF WP(C) NO. 33142 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 A TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT PORTION OF THE
    SAID ORDER DATED 27.6.2024 BEARING F
    NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT
    COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit 1(a) A TRUE COPY OF THE AFORESAID CORRIGENDUM
    BEARING F NO.34/42/2024-LR-605 DATED
    29.6.2024 ISSUED BY THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR,
    KAVARATTI ALONG WITH ANNEXURE A.
    Exhibit P2 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-14011/47/74-
    ML DATED 13-8-1975 ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ON
    BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP.

    Exhibit P3 A TRUE COPY OF PROCEEDING NO U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL DATED 20-12-2023 ISSUED BY
    THE DEPUTY COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR
    TO ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP.
    Exhibit P4 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2020 AS PUBLISHED
    IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18-3-2020.
    Exhibit P5 A TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVES, MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION, 2023 (NO 1 OF 2023)
    AS PUBLISHED IN GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED
    25-10-2023.

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    WP(C) NO. 36704 OF 2024

    PETITIONERS’ EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 THE TRUE COPY OF THE DOCUMENT NO.94/2014 B
    I DATED 11.11.2014 OF SUB REGISTRAR OF
    KAVARATTI.

    Exhibit P2 THE TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER DATED 27.06.2024
    ISSUED BY THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.
    34/42/2024-LR.

    Exhibit P3 THE TRUE COPY OF COMMUNICATION DATED
    29.06.2024 IN FILE NO. 34/42/2024-LR/609 TO
    ALL DEPUTY COLLECTORS.

    Exhibit P4 THE TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM ISSUED BY
    THE 4TH RESPONDENT IN FILE NO.34/42/2024-
    LR-605 DATED 29.06.2024.

    Exhibit P5 THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/
    437 DATED 02.07.2024.

    Exhibit P5(a) THE TRUE COPY OF THE NOTICES ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT IN F.NO. 10/18/2023-DC(KVT)/
    447 DATED 04.07.2024.

    Exhibit P6 THE TRUE COPY OF THE COMMUNICATION
    NO.1/19(46) DATED 24.11.1971 BY THE 1ST
    RESPONDENT TO THE 3RD RESPONDENT.
    Exhibit P7 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.

    Exhibit P8 THE TRUE COPY OF THE AMENDMENT ISSUED BY
    THE 1ST RESPONDENT IN THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE
    OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.

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    PETITIONER’S EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE
    ORDER BEARING F.NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY
    THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP DATED
    27.06.2024.

    Exhibit P1(a) TRUE COPY OF THE CORRIGENDUM BEARING
    F.NO.34/42/2024-LR/605 ISSUED BY THE
    DISTRICT COLLECTOR KAVARATTI, LAKSHADWEEP
    DATED 29.06.2024.

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDING ISSUED BY THE
    DEPUTY SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
    ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TO THE
    ADMINISTRATOR, LAKSHADWEEP BEARING NO.U-
    14011/47/74-ML DATED 13.08.1975.
    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE PROCEEDINGS BEARING NO. U-

    11024/1/2019-UTL ISSUED BY THE DEPUTY
    COMMANDANT (UT) TO THE ADVISOR TO
    ADMINISTRATOR UT ADMINISTRATION OF
    LAKSHADWEEP DATED 20.12.2023.

    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF LACCADIVE MINICOY AND AMINDIVI
    ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION 2020 AS PUBLISHED IN
    THE GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 18.03.2020.
    Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE LACCADIVE MINICOY AND
    AMINDIVI ISLANDS LAND REVENUE AND TENANCY
    (AMENDMENT) REGULATION 2023 AS PUBLISHED IN
    GAZETTE OF INDIA DATED 25.10.2023.
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    PETITIONER’S EXHIBITS

    Exhibit P1 TRUE COPY OF THE STOP MEMO BEARING
    F.NO.30/4/2025-DC (AND)/676 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER DATED
    11.08.2025.

    Exhibit P2 TRUE COPY OF THE WRITTEN EXPLANATION
    SUBMITTED BY THE PETITIONER BEFORE THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT DATED 14.08.2025.

    Exhibit P3 TRUE COPY OF THE HEARING NOTICE BEARING
    F.NO.30/4/2025-DC(AND)(11)/695 ISSUED BY THE
    5TH RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER DATED
    19.08.2025.

    Exhibit P4 TRUE COPY OF THE ORDER BEARING
    F.NO.30/4/2025-DC(AND)/718 ISSUED BY THE 5TH
    RESPONDENT TO THE PETITIONER DATED
    22.08.2025.

    Exhibit P5 TRUE COPY OF THE RELEVANT EXTRACT OF THE
    ORDER BEARING F.NO.34/42/2024-LR ISSUED BY
    THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR, LAKSHADWEEP DATED
    27.06.2024.



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