ORDER

IA No. (unnumbered filed by learned amicus curiae) in IA No. 2608 of 2009 in IA No. 2016 of 2007

1. Taken on board. It is stated by the learned amicus curiae that the term of the Member-Secretary, Shri Sanjeev Chadha has come to an end and it is also stated that the CEC can function without the Member-Secretary. The statements are recorded.

2. In place of Shri P.R. Mohenty, who was holding the office of Director General of Forests and Special Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) and whose term has expired, Dr. P.J. Dilip Kumar is appointed as Member of the CEC.

3. IA is disposed of accordingly.

IAs Nos. 1868,2091,2225-27,2380 and 2568 in WP (C) No. 202 of 1995 4. List on 9-10-2009. MoEF to file its reply-affidavit in the meantime.

IAs Nos. 2660-61 in IA No. 972 in IA No. 757 with IAs Nos. 789-90, 962, 986,1042-45,1217-19, 1409 and 1536-38

5. List on 30-10-2009. CEC to file its report/reply in the meantime.

IAs Nos. 2333-34

6. Referred to CEC. Three weeks' time is granted for filing the reply of CEC.

WP (C) No. 8902 of 2008

7. Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw the writ petition. Permission is granted. The writ petition is dismisse