The Secretary, Kerala State Coastal ... vs Dlf Universal Limited (Formerly Known ...

The Supreme Court addressed the conflict between environmental protection and development in the context of a housing project in Kerala. The court noted that the developers had obtained necessary permissions, including a building permit under the Kerala Building Rules, 1984, and environmental clearance as mandated by the Environment Protection Act, 1986, specifically referencing Section 3. The court held that the Kerala State Coastal Management Authority's delay in addressing alleged violations could not retroactively invalidate the permissions granted, thereby allowing the project to proceed.