Thane Municipal Corp. through the Commissioner and Anr. v. Govt. of Maharashtra through Secretary, Environment Dept. and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court permitted the Thane Municipal Corporation to proceed with the Waterfront Development Scheme, subject to strict adherence to 12 conditions imposed by the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority, particularly those protecting mangroves and trees.
What did the court decide?
Permission granted to proceed with the project subject to strict adherence to 12 conditions including no felling of trees or destruction of mangroves.