M.Y. Eqbal, J.

1. In his batch of writ, petitions the petitioners have prayed for the following reliefs.

(a) For quashing the letter No. 243 dated 28.10.2000 as contained in Annexure 6 to the writ petition, issued by the Secretary Government of erstwhile State of Bihar to the Principle Chief Conservator of Forest, Bihar, Ranchi whereby he has directed that all saw mills, veneer mills, plywood mills and other timber based industries should not be allowed to function within 5 km from the notified forest area and the licensee saw mills should be directed to move 5 km away from the Notified forest area.

(b) For quashing letter No. 745, dated 7.3.01 as contained in Annexure 7 to the writ petition, issued by the Divisional Forest Officer, Ranchi to the petitioner mentioning that the saw mill of the petitioner is to be closed because it is situated within 5 km. of the notified forest area and directing the petitioner to stop receipt of forest produce in its saw mill.

(c) For quashing letter No. 1802 dated 16.5.01 as contained in Annexure 8 to the writ petition issued by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Jharkhand, Ranchi directing all the subordinate authorities to direct all