ORDER : 301. I.A. NOS. 2423-2425 IN W.P.(C) NO.202 OF 1995 I.A.Nos. 2423-2425 of 2008: Counsel appearing for the State of Bihar submits that he will cure the defects within two weeks. Post after six weeks with all the connected matters I.A. Nos. 2423-2425 of 2008, I.A. Nos. 3135-3136 of 2011, I.A. Nos.2971-2973 of 2011, I.A.Nos. 2984-2986 of 2011 and I.A.Nos. 3040-3042 of 2011 in W.P.(C) No.202 of 1985. In I.A. Nos. 3135-3136 of 2011 - CEC to submits a comprehensive report with respect to list of saw mills in Bihar within a period of four weeks. The applicant can also approach the CEC in the meantime. 302. I.A. NOs. 2465-2466, 2467-2468 IN W.P.(C) NO.202 OF 1995 List after three weeks. 303. I.A. NOS. 3127-3128 IN W.P.(C) NO.202 OF 1995 Issue notice to MOEF (Ministry of environment and Forest). Mr. Harish Beeran, Advocate accepts notice on behalf of MOEF. Counter affidavit may be filed within four weeks. List thereafter. Item No. 304: I.A. NO.1333 IN W.P.(C) NO. 202 OF 1995 Counsel for the State of J & K seeks permission to withdraw the application. I.A. is dismissed as withdrawn. 305. I.A No.2914 IN W.P.(C) NO. 202 OF 1995 Await the report of National Board for Wildlife. Post after three months. 306. I.A. NOS. 3239-3240 IN W.P.(C) NO.202 OF 1995 CEC to submits its report within four weeks. Post after four weeks. 307. I.A. NOS. 2228-2229, 2575-2576, 2577-2578 IN W.P. (C) NO. 202 OF 1995 1. These applications seeking permission for establishment of the aerial Ropeway System at Matheran in view of the Notification dated 04.02.2003 as amended by Notification dated 16.12.2005 issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forest. 2. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the communication sent by the Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests to the Principal Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of Forests, Mumbai dated 17.11.2005. 2. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the communication sent by the Government of India Ministry of Environment and Forests to the Principal Secretary, Government of Maharashtra, Department of Forests, Mumbai dated 17.11.2005. It reads thus: "F.No.6-3/2003WL-I(pt-5) Government of India Ministry of Environment & Forests Paryavaran Bhawan CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110 003 Dated 17.11.2005 Sub: Diversion of 2,5720 ha of Forest Land from Matheran Eco-sensitive Zone, Maharashtra for carrying inhabitants of Matheran, Consumables goods and other people speedily to Matheran by Matheran Rope Ways Pvt. Ltd. Dear Sir, Kindly refer to this office letter of even no.dated 25.10.2005 vide which decision taken in the 5th meeting of Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife held on 4th Oct. 2005 regarding matters related to Maharashtra (copy enclosed). In continuation of the same, I am enclosing recommendations of the Committee which inspected Matheran. It may be noted that the decision of the Standing Committee to Matheran Rope Ways Private Ltd is subject to compliance of these recommendations and existing Hon’ble Supreme Court directions, if any. With warm regards, Yours sincerely, sd/- (Dr. Anmol Kumar) Deputy Inspector, General (WL) The Principal Secretary Govt. of Maharashtra Department of Forests, Mumbai- 400032 Copy to :- 1. The Chief Wildlife Warden, Govt. of Maharashtra, Department of Forests, Van Bhawan, Ramgiri Road, Civil Lines, Nagpur- 440001 2. M/s. Matheran Ropeways for information. 3. Regional Office, Western Region, Bhopal" 3. The above letter indicates that the National Board for Wildlife had in its meeting on 4.10.2005 considered the request for the construction of aerial ropeway (permitted activity) and recommended the same subject to certain conditions. 4. Subject to the conditions mentioned therein in the report of NBWL, the applications are disposed of directing the State of Maharashtra to pass appropriate orders in the applications preferred by the petitioner within a period of one month. 5. We make it clear that we have not expressed any opinion on the applications and it is for the State Government to look into the matter and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law. 308. I.A. NO. 333 IN I.A.NO.316 IN W.P.(C) NO. 13029 OF 1985 Adjourned after Diwali Vacation. Counsel appearing for the Delhi Government seeks permission to file an affidavit by Ist of November, 2011. Permission granted. 309. MOUNT ABU I.A. NO. 308. I.A. NO. 333 IN I.A.NO.316 IN W.P.(C) NO. 13029 OF 1985 Adjourned after Diwali Vacation. Counsel appearing for the Delhi Government seeks permission to file an affidavit by Ist of November, 2011. Permission granted. 309. MOUNT ABU I.A. NO. 972 IN I.A. 757, 1042-1045 2949 IN 757 AND I.A.No......IN I.A.No.757 AND I.A.No....../2011 IN I.A.Nos. 1042-1045 IN W.P.(C) NO. 202 OF 1995.