Talli Gram Panchayat vs Union Of India

The Supreme Court clarified that the period of limitation for filing an appeal under Section 16(h) of the Green Tribunal Act, 2010, begins from the earliest communication of environment clearance (EC) to any person aggrieved by the project. The Court emphasized that multiple duty bearers are responsible for communication, and the limitation period should be calculated from the earliest date of such communication. The appeal filed by the appellant was found to be beyond this limitation period, leading to its dismissal. The judgment underscores the importance of timely communication in environmental litigations and the strict adherence to limitation periods.