IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 15.12.2010 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.28490 of 2010 K.J.Raman ....Petitioner ..Vs.. 1.The Principal chief Conservator of Forests, Office of the Forest Department, Panagal Buildings, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015. 2.The District Forest Officer, Nilgiris North Division, Ootacammund, The Nilgiris .... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, directing the 1 st Respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 21.12.2009 seeking for compensation for the death of petitioner's son R.Mohan who dies on 01/09/2003 due to attack by the Wild Animal. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Bobblie For Respondents : Mr.S.N.Kirubakaran Special Government Pleader (Forests) O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 21.12.2009, on merits, within a specified period. 3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents , has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the third respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 21.12.2009, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 21.12.2009, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. However, it is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar arr To 1.The Principal chief Conservator of Forests, Office of the Forest Department, Panagal Buildings, Saidapet, Chennai 600 015. 2.The District Forest Officer, Nilgiris North Division, Ootacammund, The Nilgiris. 1 cc To The Spl.Government Pleader,(Forest) SR.89529 Writ Petition No.28490 of 2010 mdr(co) pmk.6.1.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/