Tata Housing Development Company ... vs Aalok Jagga

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the environmental clearance granted to Tata Housing Development Company Ltd. for the 'CAMELOT' project was invalid due to its proximity to Sukhna Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary, violating the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986, particularly Sections 3(1) and 3(2)(v). The Court emphasized that the statutory requirements under the Notification dated 14.09.2006 must be adhered to, and any future permissions must consider the project's classification as category 'A' requiring Central Government clearance. The judgment reinforces the importance of environmental regulations in urban development projects.