LAWS(KER)-2021-2-73

VINEESH M. V. Vs. STATE OF KERALA

Decided On February 25, 2021
Vineesh M. V. Appellant
V/S
STATE OF KERALA Respondents

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Instant writ petition has been filed seeking for the following reliefs:-

(2.) Supporting the prayers sought for, petitioner has contended that, pursuant to media report regarding illegal felling of rose wood trees, Sri. N. T. Sajan IFS, Deputy Conservator of Forest (SF), Kozhikode, the 6th respondent, had submitted Ext. P2 preliminary report dated 15.02.2021, before Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Vigilance & Forest Intelligence), the 3rd respondent, reporting the roles of delinquent officers, and with recommendations to book a case, and to enquire into the incidents. It is further contended that the entire incidents are covered up by the officials. Being aggrieved, instant writ petition is filed.

(3.) On this day, when the matter came up for admission, on instructions from the Chief Conservator of Forest, Kannur, the 5th respondent, Mr. Sandesh Raja, learned Special Government Pleader brought to the notice of this Court the following facts:-