M.Venkatesh, v. Dr.P.Senthilkumar, I.A.S., And 2 Others

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-11-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.S. RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL M.Venkatesh, Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Dr.P.Senthilkumar, I.A.S., Principal Secretary to Government, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

2.Dr.Sudhanshu Gupta, I.F.S., Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Head of Forest Force, No.1, Genies Road, Panagal Maligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 15.

3.Dinesh Kumar, The Divisional Forest Officer, Krishnagiri Social Forestry and Extension Division, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.

Contemnor(s) Prayer : Contempt Petition filed under Section 11 of Contempt of Courts Act, praying to punish the respondents for disobedience of this Court order dated 22.01.2021 made in W.A. No.1553 of 2019.

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Mr.M.R.Jothimanian For Respondents:

Mr.P.Anand Kumar Government Advocate

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by M.S.Ramesh, J.) The learned counsel for the petitioner, as well as the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the order passed by the Writ Court has been complied with.

2. In view of the said submission, the disobedience alleged may not be termed to be wilfull in nature. Accordingly, the Contempt Petition stands closed. [M.S.R., J] [R.S.V., J] 06-11-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes sli

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Principal Secretary to Government, Environment, Climate Change and Forests Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai 600 009.

2.Dr.Sudhanshu Gupta, I.F.S., Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, Head of Forest Force, No.1, Genies Road, Panagal Maligai, Saidapet, Chennai - 15.

3.Dinesh Kumar, Divisional Forest Officer, Krishnagiri Social Forestry and Extension Division, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District.

4/4 M.S.RAMESH J.

AND R.SAKTHIVEL J.

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