Prince v. Divisional Forest Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
This is a writ petition filed by an industrialist aggrieved by the delay in disposal of proceedings under Section 61 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961. The petitioner's manufactured goods were seized, leading to proceedings under Section 61A. The court disposed of the writ by directing the Divisional Forest Officer to finalize the proceedings within four months.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the First Respondent (Divisional Forest Officer) to finalize proceedings under Section 61A of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 within four months.