M.C. Mehta vs Union Of India (Uoi) And Ors.

The Supreme Court permitted the applicants to restart their brick kilns after confirming compliance with recommendations from NEERI and the Central Pollution Control Board. The Joint Inspection Committee is tasked with visiting the sites within six weeks to ensure ongoing compliance, with the stipulation that failure to comply may result in closure of the kilns and potential costs for false statements. The Court noted the establishment of a Technical Committee by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to assess potential damage from construction activities, indicating no further orders were necessary at this time.