M.NIZAMUDDIN vs M/S CHEMPLAST SANMAR LTD..

The Madras High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by M. Nizamudeen challenging the environmental clearance granted to Chemplast Sanmar Limited for a PVC manufacturing project. The court upheld the compliance with the Ministry of Environment and Forests' Coastal Regulation Zone Notification dated February 19, 1991, which permits certain activities related to the transportation of hazardous substances. The court found that the necessary environmental assessments and public hearings were conducted, affirming the legality of the project under Article 21 of the Constitution.