Indian Council For Enviro-Legal Action ... vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.

The Supreme Court directed the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board to enforce compliance with effluent discharge norms as prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board, specifically mandating that member industries of the Common Effluent Treatment Plants at Patancheru and Bollaram must not exceed specified limits for pH, SS, COD, and TDS. Industries discharging non-compliant effluents after January 31, 1998, are to cease production until further orders. The Court emphasized the need for comprehensive reporting on both member and non-member industries regarding their compliance with environmental standards, holding that failure to comply could result in closure of operations.