Summary:
This particular information is contained in the 198-page file obtained by Manorama from the revenue department. Backdated orderReports say the order regarding scrapping of the controversial order was backdated to obviate complaints to the revenue department. This was done as part of a pre-emptive measure when the forest department office in Wayanad started initiating action against large-scale felling of trees. Even before getting the legal opinion the order allowing cutting of trees was issued on the directions of the revenue minister. Not just forest department but even officials of other departments are also involved in the large-scale felling of trees in Muttil..