Supreme Court of India · 2000-08-02
Almitra H. Patel & Anr. vs U.O.I. & Ors.
- Citation / case number
- 2000(5)SCALE585
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Almitra H. Patel & Anr.
- Respondent
- U.O.I. & Ors.
- Bench
- B.N. Kirpal, Ruma Pal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the non-compliance of its previous order dated 15th February 2000 regarding environmental clean-up directives, emphasizing the necessity of public participation as highlighted in the Burman Committee's Report. The Court mandated responses from municipal authorities including N.D.M.C., M.C.D., D.D.A., and the Government of N.C.T. of Delhi by 17th August 2000, and scheduled further hearings to consider additional directions for major cities. The Court also noted the lack of response from the Delhi Government regarding slum clearance proposals, urging timely action.