ORDER

1. We have heard learned Counsel for the parties and perused the documents on record.

2. The allegation in the present Original Application is that in Koraput District, there is a peak called Deomali which is known for endemic species of flora and fauna and the same is also Forest Land known as Deomali Reserve Forest. It is alleged that the Forest Department is constructing cottages in Deomali Hilltop under Pottangi Block with all-weather cement fiber boards. It is also alleged that ten (10) cottages for night stay of tourists have been constructed with provisions of a dining hall and two dormitories. It is further alleged that the Department has also planted about 1,000 tropical pine saplings brought from Assam for beautification of the landscape of the spot. It is also alleged that due to bauxite deposits on the hilltop, the soil dug up by machines were used to make pits for planting of saplings and other soil was also used to ensure growth of the plants.

3. It is further alleged that the Deomali Project is included under the Centre’s Swadesh Darshan Scheme for development of infrastructure to boost inflow of tourists. The Project is in addition to Rs.16 crores sanctioned by t