CWPIL No.46 of 2003 with CWPIL No.20 of 2004 08.7.2009 Present: Ms. Pratima Malhotra, Advocate, for the petitioner. Mr. R.K. Bawa, Advocate General with Mr.J.K.Verma and Mr. Anil Jaswal, Deputy Advocate Generals for respondents No.1, 2 and 4. Mr. R.S. Verma, Advocate, for respondent No.3. Primarily these petitions have been filed for desiltation of Renuka Lake and protecting the environment and ecology of the area. In sequel to the directions issued by this Court on 14.5.2008, the respondent-State has filed detailed status report on the affidavit of Deputy Commissioner, Sirmour. We have gone through the status report. We are satisfied with the steps already initiated by the respondents for desiltation of the Renuka Lake in particular and protecting the environment and ecology in general around the lake area. However, in the interest of justice and to maintain the sanctity of Renuka Lake and surrounding areas in case the petitioner is still aggrieved, he is permitted to make a representation to the Deputy Commissioner, Sirmour. He will look into the suggestions made by the petitioner personally. In view of the observations made hereinabove, the petitions are accordingly disposed of. No costs. (Jagdish Bhalla), CJ. (Rajiv Sharma), J. July 8, 2009. (rkv)