R.Christopher v. The Secretary To Government Of
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 28.06.2016
CORAM
The Hon'ble MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE AND The Hon'ble MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN W.P.No.30149 of 2013 and M.P.No.1 of 2013 R.Christopher .. Petitioner -vs1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Environment and Forests, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.
2.Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, No.1, Jeenis Salai, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.
3.Conservator of Forests, Salem Circle, Cherry Road, Salem-636 007.
4.Shevaroy Mara Viyabarigal and Mara Aruvai Mill Urimayalargal Sangam (Regd) rep. by its President, Door No.432, 432/1, Gurumampattu Road, Gorimedy, Salem - 636 008.
5.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, No.B-3, Rajaji Street, Swarnapuri, Near New Bus Stand, Salem - 636 004. .. Respondents (Respondent Nos.4 & 5 impleaded as per the order dt. 03.02.2014 in M.P.No.2/2013 & 1/2014) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issue of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 31.07.2013 and further take action to close down all illegal wood based industries in Salem district.
For Petitioner : Mr.C.Vigneswaran For Respondents : Mr.P.H.Arvindh Pandian Addl. Advocate General assisted by Mr.M.K.Subramanian Spl. G.P. (Forest) for R1toR3 Mr.V.Radhakrishnan Senior Counsel for Mr.A.V.Rakesh for R4 * * * * *
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice) The dual prayer made in this petition was for the representation of the petitioner dated 31.07.2013 to be disposed of qua the illegal operating Mills of wood based industries and to take action to close down the same.
2. The subsequent development has been that the representation has been acted upon and 32 Mills in question have been closed down. It is stated by the learned Additional Advocate General that in fact vigilance cases have been registered against the officers who were found at fault. The investigation is on. He further states that leaving aside 32 Mills, in fact, in that course, many more Mills were found to be operating which have also been closed down. In view of the aforesaid stand, which is taken on record, the relief itself worked out and the writ petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. Consequently, M.P.No.1 of 2013 is closed. Sd/- Asst.Registrar (CS VI ) /true copy/ Sub Asst. Registrar To 1.The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Department of Environment and Forests, Fort St. George, Chennai-9.
2.Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, No.1, Jeenis Salai, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.
3.Conservator of Forests, Salem Circle, Cherry Road, Salem-636 007.
4.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, No.B-3, Rajaji Street, Swarnapuri, Near New Bus Stand, Salem - 636 004.
+1 cc to Mr.C.Vigneswaran, Advocate,SR.35896 +1 cc to Spl.Govt.Pleader,SR.35923.
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