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Karunanidi v. The Conservator Of Forest,

2016-09-26Honourable Mr Justice M. Jaichandren2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATE: 26-09-2016

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.18744 of 2016 Karunanidi .. Petitioner Vs 1.The Conservator of Forests Office of the Conservator of Forest Tiruchy Circle Kajamalai, Tamil Nadu-23.

2.The District Forest Officer Ariyalur Forest Division Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu.

3.Vargeesh ... Respondents Prayer : The writ petition is filed to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 17.2.2016, and transfer the license in the petitioner's name in respect of M/s.Sri Meena Saw Mill, situated in S.F.NO.427/1, Silal Main Road, Amgarayanallur Post, Udayar Palayam Taluk, Ariyalur District.

For Petitioner : M/s.P.R. Thiruneelakandan For Respondent Nos.1 & 2 : Mr.Santhanamaran Addl.Govt. Pleader (Forest) For Respondent No.3 : No appearance

O R D E R

Heard.

2. This writ petition has been filed, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 17.2.2016, and transfer the license in the name of the petitioner, in respect of, M/s.Sri Meena Saw Mill, situated in S.F.NO.427/1, Silal Main Road, Amgarayanallur Post, Udayar Palayam Taluk, Ariyalur District.

3.Though various grounds have been raised in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, has submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

the representation, dated 28.4.2016, on merits and in accordance with law, within the time frame, as may be fixed by this Court.

4. In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the petitioner, this Court finds it appropriate to direct the first respondent to dispose of the representation of the petitioner, dated 28.4.2016, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as well as to the third respondent. The petitioner shall furnish a copy of the representation, dated 28.4.2016, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter, by passing this order.

5. The writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CS V) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The Conservator of Forests Office of the Conservator of Forest Tiruchy Circle Kajamalai, Tamil Nadu-23.

2.The District Forest Officer Ariyalur Forest Division Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu.

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