(1.) O. P. No. 17737 of 1999 dated 12th August, 1999 ( 1999 (3) KLT 95 ).
(2.) In this Appeal the following interesting questions arise for determination:
(3.) On the above questions of law we heard the arguments of Mr. James Vincent, Special Government Pleader (Forests) and Mr. T. M. Sreedharan, learned counsel for the respondent.