T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad à ... vs Union Of India & Ors. à .Respondents

The Supreme Court addressed the compliance of Kudremukh Iron and Ore Company Ltd. (KIOCL) with environmental directives stemming from its earlier judgment in Writ Petition (C) No. 202 of 1995. The Court emphasized the necessity of adhering to the recommendations of the Forest Advisory Committee as mandated by Section 3 of the Conservation Act, and clarified that the Monitoring Committee's constitution must align with its directives. The Court held that KIOCL's proposed Mine Closure Plan must be executed in accordance with statutory requirements, particularly Rule 23C of the Mineral Conservation and Development Rules, 1988, ensuring ecological considerations are prioritized in mining operations.