DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER KALPETTA Vs. C C ARAVINDAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal is preferred by the State against the judgment of K. S. Radhakrishnan, J. in O.P. No. 17737 of 1999 dated 12th August, 1999 (reported in AIR 2000 Kerala 28)

(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.