https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456742 The SC mandated the closure of unlicensed saw mills and prohibited new ones without permission. Licenses of five saw mills near forest areas were canceled under the Orissa Saw Mills and Saw Pits (Control) Act, 1991. A Divisional Forest Officer was found in contempt for granting licenses against court orders, resulting in a reprimand and a Rs. 50,000 fine. The Court dismissed his defense of ignorance, emphasizing the need for adherence to legal and environmental protections. The ruling serves as a deterrent against future violations and underscores the importance of compliance with judicial directives. en-us Fri, 19 Dec 2003 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:27:40 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456742 The SC mandated the closure of unlicensed saw mills and prohibited new ones without permission. Licenses of five saw mills near forest areas were canceled under the Orissa Saw Mills and Saw Pits (Control) Act, 1991. A Divisional Forest Officer was found in contempt for granting licenses against court orders, resulting in a reprimand and a Rs. 50,000 fine. The Court dismissed his defense of ignorance, emphasizing the need for adherence to legal and environmental protections. The ruling serves as a deterrent against future violations and underscores the importance of compliance with judicial directives. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 19 Dec 2003 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=456742