M/S. Rhythm County vs The Principal Secretary

The Supreme Court heard appeals against orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), Western Zone Bench, Pune, which held that the appellants violated environmental norms by carrying out construction without obtaining mandatory Environmental Clearance. The NGT imposed a compensation of Rs. 5 crore on M/s Rhythm County for such violations. The Court examined the facts and legal principles relating to environmental clearances under applicable laws and upheld the NGT's findings and compensation order, emphasizing the importance of compliance with environmental regulations in construction projects.