Swarnappan .P v. The Additional Chief Secretary

ORDER Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents 1 to 3.

2.The only request made in the writ petition is for disposing the petition mentioned representation by the first respondent within a time frame.

3.The first respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned representation on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The first respondent shall put all the interested persons on notice particularly the fourth respondent before passing final order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the first respondent to pass order one way or the other.

4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

17.03.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:-

1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, Environment and Forest Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009.

2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, No.1, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai.

3.The District Forest Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. ias

17.03.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.03.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN P.Swarnappan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu, Environment and Forest Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, No.1, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai. 3.The District Forest Officer, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District. 4.Selvasingh ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.12.2022 within a time as stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Pratapsundarsan For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3.