Supreme Court of India · 1998-01-16
ALMITRA H. PATEL vs U O I
- Citation / case number
- SC 1996/80506
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- ALMITRA H. PATEL
- Respondent
- U O I
- Author
- V.N. KHARE B.N. KIRPAL
- Bench
- V.N. KHARE B.N. KIRPAL
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court constituted a committee to examine urban solid waste management in Class-I cities, directing it to assess existing practices, suggest hygienic processing and disposal methods, and review municipal bye-laws. The committee is tasked with formulating standards and regulations for waste management and is required to submit its report by June 30, 1998. The court emphasized the need for cooperation from local authorities and state governments to facilitate the committee's work.