Siel Foods & Fertilisers Industries vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court emphasized that the Master Plan for Delhi, as published in the Gazette of India, prohibits hazardous and noxious industries from operating within the city limits. The Court mandated the relocation of such industries within a specified timeframe, highlighting that the provisions of the Master Plan are statutory and binding. The Court's holding reinforced the necessity for compliance with the Master Plan, ensuring that land vacated by relocated industries is utilized for community needs, as per the norms established in the Master Plan.