In Re: Shri Pravakar Behera, D.F.O. Puri ... vs Unknown

The Supreme Court addressed the violation of its order dated 29/30th October 2002, which mandated the closure of unlicensed saw mills to protect forest resources. The Court found that the respondent, a Divisional Forest Officer, had unlawfully granted licenses to five saw mills despite the prohibition under Section 4 of the Orissa Saw Mills and Saw Pits (Control) Act, 1991. The Court held the respondent in contempt for disregarding both the statutory provisions and its prior orders, emphasizing the importance of compliance with environmental regulations.