THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE A.GOPAL REDDY W.P.No.7121 of 2006 Dt.13-04-2006 Between: M.Rama Mohan Reddy ..Petitioner and The director of Mines and Geology, B.R.K.R. Building, Govt. of A.P., Hyderabad ..Respondent. THE HONOURABLE SRI JUSTICE A.GOPAL REDDY W.P.No.7121 of 2006 Oral Order: Petitioner claims to have filed an appeal before the respondent under Rule 35 of A.P. Mines and Geology Rules, 1966 questioning the order passed by the Deputy Director of Mines & Geology, Kurnool in proceedings No.2158/M4/2003 dated 09- 02-2005 whereunder the application of the petitioner for quarry lease was rejected, as the applied area falls in reserve forest. Since appeal is filed by the petitioner, the appellate authority is under obligation to dispose of the said appeal after due intimation to the Forest Department within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Writ Petition is accordingly disposed of. No costs. ________________ A.GOPAL REDDY, J. 13-04-2006 Murthy