The primary contention of the first respondent in opposition to this writ petition seeking relief in relation to felling of teak trees is that the land in question is vested in terms of Act 21 of 2005. If that be so, the petitioner will be at liberty to move the competent authority under Section 19 3(b) of the Act to de-notify the said land. If the petitioner is so advised, he may make such application to the competent authority, which will be taken up, considered and decided upon within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment or such request whichever is later. The competent authority will also take into consideration the contention of the petitioner that the teak trees in question are not naturally grown up, but scientifically planted as part of plantation. kkb.
THOTTATHIL B.RADHAKRISHNAN Judge