ORDER

IAs Nos. 1595-96 in WP (C) No. 202 of 1995

1. On the request of the learned counsel for the applicant, Ministry of Environment and Forests is impleaded as Respondent 3. Copy of the application has been given to Mr A.D.N. Rao, learned counsel. On behalf of Respondents 1 and 2, Mr J.K. Das, learned counsel, accepts notice.

IA No. 1597 in WP (C) No. 202 of 1995

2. In substance, the application seeks modification of the order dated 24-3-2006. It records the statement of the learned counsel for the applicant, inter alia, to the effect that the applicant, on being informed about the payment of NPV by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, will pay the same and for the balance amount, will give an undertaking.

3. Though the applicant, it is stated, has not been informed about the amount of NPV but from the communication dated 27-3-2006 of the Divisional Forest Officer, it seems that NPV being sought for is Rs 1515.898 lakhs. In view of the peculiar circumstances explained, at present, the applicant may pay rupees thirty crores instead of paying the amount informed by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. To this extent, the order dated 24-3-2006, shall stand modified.

IAsNos.12