Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act 2008, (Kerala) – Section 10 – Land Reforms Act, 1963 (Kerala), S. 81 (3) – Interpretation of Statutes.
Statutory provisions under different State enactments have to be read harmoniously so that the provisions of one statute are not invoked to defeat the rights/privileges obtained by a citizen under the other. (Para 9)
2025 KER 43645 : 2025 (4) KLT 1
High Court of Kerala
Dr. A.K. Jayasankaran Nambiar & P.M. Manoj, JJ.
WA Nos. 1691 of 2023, 633 & 1441 of 2025; June 17, 2025
Exemption under Section 81(3) of the Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963, permitting use of land for commercial/industrial purposes, prevails over restrictions under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008, when the land is used as per the exemption conditions. Harmonious interpretation of both statutes deems an exemption under Section 10 of the 2008 Act, allowing the landholder to retain benefits of the exemption without interference from the 2008 Act’s provisions.
Writ Appeals Nos. 1441 and 633 of 2025 allowed; Writ Appeal No. 1691 of 2023 dismissed.
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Advs. Renjith Thampan (Sr. Advocate)
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