V.Thiruvengatesan v. The Conservation Of Forests,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 16.02.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.MAHADEVAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ W.P. No. 24104 of 2018 and W.M.P. No. 32058 of 2018 V.Thiruvengatesan .. Petitioner

Versus

1. The Conservation of Forests Divisional Forest Officer Vellore - 09.

2. The District Collector Vellore District Vellore-09.

3. The District Forest Officer Thirupattur

4. The Thasildar Thirupattur

5. The Forest Range Officer Thirupattur 1/4

6. A.Nagarajan .. Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 herein to consider the petitioner representation dated 16.07.2018 and remove the illegal encroachment in and around Jalagambarai waterfalls, Thirupathur Taluk, Vellore Districts.

For Petitioner :

Ms. L.Aishwarya Lakshmi for Mr. K.Thiruvengadam For Respondents :

Ms. R.L.Karthika Government Advocate (For R1 to R5) M/s. Karan and Uday (For R6)

O R D E R

On 14.02.2023, when the matter was taken up for consideration, there was no representation for the petitioner and hence, the same was directed to be listed on 16.02.2023 under the caption "for dismissal". Accordingly, today (i.e.,16.02.2023), the writ petition was listed under the caption "for dismissal". At that time, the learned counsel for the petitioner sought permission of this court to withdraw this writ petition. She has also made an endorsement to that effect in the Court bundle. 2/4

2. In view of the submission and endorsement made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. The connected miscellaneous petition is closed. [R.M.D., J.] [M.S.Q., J.] 16.02.2023 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-Speaking Order Maya To

1. The Conservation of Forests Divisional Forest Officer Vellore - 09.

2. The District Collector Vellore District Vellore-09.

3. The District Forest Officer Thirupattur

4. The Thasildar Thirupattur

5. The Forest Range Officer Thirupattur, Vellore District.

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R. MAHADEVAN, J.

and MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

Maya W.P. No. 24104 of 2018 Dated : 16.02.2023 4/4