M.D.,M/S.Ramakrishna Poultry P.Ltd vs R.Chellappan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the conflict between the appellant's poultry farm and the construction of a high voltage transmission line by the Power Grid Corporation, emphasizing the need for balancing public utility and private property rights. The Court held that the District Magistrate must consider the objections raised by the appellant regarding the adverse effects on the poultry farm due to electromagnetic fields, as per the guidance of the Assistant Director of Animal Husbandry. The Court directed that a slight realignment of the transmission line should be explored to mitigate damage to the poultry farm, thereby reinforcing the principle of reasonable accommodation in land use conflicts.