The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed the withdrawal of a writ petition seeking permission to fell trees in private forest lands owned by Thiruvaduthurai Aatheenam and dismissed it as withdrawn without costs.
Withdrawal allowed. Petition dismissed as withdrawn. No order as to costs.
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WP(MD)No.446 of 2022
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 21.01.2022
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.SUNDAR W.P(MD)No.446 of 2022 and W.M.P.(MD)No.348 of 2022
S.Murugaiyan ... Petitioner
-Vs-
1.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (Head of Department) Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai.
2.The Chief Conservator of Forests & Field Director, Kalakadu Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, NGO 'A' Colony, Tirunelveli – 627 007.
3.The Conservator of Forests, Tirunelveli Circle, NGO 'A' Colony, (RTO Office Back side) Tirunelveli – 627 007.
4.The Deputy Director / Wildlife Warden, Kalakadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Sivanaperi Post, Kalakadu, Tirunelveli 627 501.
5.The Forest Range Officer, Kalakadu Forest Range, Kalakadu, Tirunelvei – 627 501. ... Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to give permission to me to cut and remove the fallen teak and other trees and shrubs in the private forest lands owned by the Thiruvaduthurai Aatheenam with the total extent of 523.37 acres in Survey Nos.1052/1, 1075/1 and 1072/2 in Patthai Village, Nangunaeri Taluk, Tirunelveli District and also with the extent of 1091.17 acres in Survey No.1 in Vadakarai Village, Nanguneri Taluk, Tirunelveli District, based on the petitioner's representations dated 13.09.2021 and 14.09.2021 within the time frame stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.P.Krishnasamy For Respondents : Mr.M.Ramesh, Government Advocate.
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O R D E R
Mr.P.Krishnasamy, learned counsel on record for the writ petitioner submits that he has instructions from the writ petitioner to withdraw the captioned writ petition and captioned WMP thereat.
for leave to withdraw the captioned matter. Request acceded to.
Sd/-
Assistant Registrar (CS III)
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To
1.The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, (Head of Department) Panagal Maaligai, Saidapet, Chennai.
2.The Chief Conservator of Forests & Field Director, Kalakadu Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, NGO 'A' Colony, Tirunelveli – 627 007.
3.The Conservator of Forests, Tirunelveli Circle, NGO 'A' Colony, (RTO Office Back side) Tirunelveli – 627 007.
4.The Deputy Director / Wildlife Warden, Kalakadu Wildlife Sanctuary, Sivanaperi Post, Kalakadu, Tirunelveli 627 501.
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5.The Forest Range Officer, Kalakadu Forest Range, Kalakadu, Tirunelvei – 627 501. +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-2190[F] dated 24/01/2022 ) W.P(MD)No.446 of 2022 21.01.2022
MGJ(01.02.2022) 3P 7C
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S. Murugaiyan
The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
The Chief Conservator of Forests & Field Director
The Conservator of Forests, Tirunelveli Circle
The Deputy Director / Wildlife Warden
The Forest Range Officer
M. Sundar
As recorded by the court registry
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