M/s. Sri Venkateswara Varalaksmi Saw Mill, v. The Government of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the High Court addressed the inaction of the appellate authority (Conservator of Forests) concerning an appeal against the revocation of a saw mill license. The court held that quasi-judicial authorities must act expeditiously to protect valuable rights and directed the authority to pass reasoned orders within two weeks.
What did the court decide?
Directive to the Conservator of Forests to pass appropriate reasoned orders in the appeal or stay application within two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.