Thirumoorthy, v. the Tamil Nadu Pollution
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner appealed for direction against authorities to take action for air pollution caused by coconut shell burning. The court closed the writ petition as the pollution control board certified that the alleged unit had not been in operation for the past ten years, rendering the suit fact untenable.
What did the court decide?
No relief granted; the writ petition was closed.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
Dated : 19.07.2017
Coram
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.VENUGOPAL
AND
THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU
W.P.No.13229 of 2006
and
W.M.P.No.14842 of 2006
Thirumoorthy ... Petitioner
Vs. 1.The Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board, rep. By its Member Secretary, Anna Salai, Chennai – 32
2.The District Environmental Engineer, Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board, 68, Aanoor Amman Complex, Sathy Road, Erode – 3
3.The District Collector, Erode District Erode – 11
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to any relief when the Board certifies that the alleged 오염 unit has been non-operational for ten years.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Thirumoorthy
- respondent
The Tamilnadu Pollution Control Board
- respondent
The District Environmental Engineer
- respondent
The District Collector
- respondent
K.A.Karuppusamy
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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