M.C. Mehta vs Union Of India And Ors. On Behalf Of ...

The Supreme Court, in the context of environmental protection concerning the Taj Mahal, reiterated the necessity of compliance with the Environment Protection Act, 1986, specifically Section 3, which mandates environmental clearance for projects affecting heritage sites. The Court emphasized the role of the Monitoring Committee in overseeing the actions of the Agra Mission Management Board and directed that no further reclamation work on the river Yamuna's bed should proceed without proper clearance. The Court held that the State Government must adhere to these directives to protect the integrity of the heritage monuments.