IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CWJC No.12855 of 2009 RAJENDRA SINGH, SON OF LATE CHARAN SINGH RESINDENT OF MOHALLA KHAGAUL ROAD, MITHAPUR, P.S. JAKKANPUR, DISTRICT PATNA PROPRIETOR OF M/S AZAD SAW MILL, JETHULI, KACHHI DARGAH, PATNA CITY, DISTRICT PATNA----PETITIONER. Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR, THROUGH THE SECRETARY, ENVIRONMENT AND FOREST DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR, PATNA. 2. THE CONSERVATOR OF FOREST, PATNA FOREST CIRCLE, PATNA. 3. THE LICENCING OFFICER CUM DIVISIONAL FOREST OFFICER, PATNA FOREST DIVISION, PATNA---RESPONDENTS. ----------- 03. 15.10.2009 Learned counsel for the petitioner has filed supplementary affidavit, which is taken on record. 2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. 3. This writ application is directed against the interim order dated 20.8.2009 passed by the Conservator of forest, Patna Forest Circle, Patna in Appeal Case No. 3 of 2009, Annexure-7 on the ground that the learned Conservator is prejudiced against the petitioner. Such conclusion has been drawn by the petitioner on the basis of the observations made by the Conservator during hearing of the matter on 15.9.2009. 3. In this connection, it is further pointed out that the Conservator has written letter to the District Magistrate, Patna bearing Memo No. 1628 dated 15.9.2009, Annexure-12 observing that during hearing of the matter on 15.9.2009 the counsel for the petitioner herein and respondent before the Conservator attempted to put pressure on the Conservator so that the stay order granted against the petitioner herein and respondent before the Conservator is vacated and in that context the Conservator is seeking protection from the District administration. - 2 - 4. Having heard counsel for the parties as also having perused letter of the Conservator dated 15.9.2009, Annexure-12, I direct that the Conservator of forest should proceed with the hearing of the matter and the district administration as also the superior departmental authorities should grant him full protection so that he is able to discharge his duties and conclude hearing and pass final orders as early as possible, in any case within three months from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order before the Conservator. 5. This writ application is, accordingly, disposed of. Rajesh/ (V.N.Sinha, J.)