Supreme Court of India · 2000-07-18
Indian Council For Enviro Legal Action vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.
- Citation / case number
- 2000(5)SCALE286
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Indian Council For Enviro Legal Action
- Respondent
- Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.
- Author
- N. Santosh Hegde
- Bench
- N. Santosh Hegde
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court directed the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board to file an affidavit regarding the feasibility of two proposals for pollution control, ultimately approving the original 18 km pipeline project. The Court emphasized the importance of timely financial contributions from the State Government and financial institutions to avoid project delays. The Court also noted that 15 industries have achieved permissible discharge levels, while 14 industries remain closed or sick, with recommendations against their reopening.