M.Senthilraj v. the Chairman
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court permitted the petitioner to continue quarrying until 28.10.2023 based on existing valid clearances, allowing time for the required environmental re-appraisal.
What did the court decide?
Permission to quarry till 28.10.2023 granted based on valid existing clearances and consent to operate.
What the court decided
W.P.No.29250 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 06.10.2023
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU and
THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE N.MALA
W.P.No.29250 of 2023 and W.M.P.No.28856 of 2023
M.Senthilraj
... Petitioner
Vs
- The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, No.76, Mount Salai, Guindy, Chennai 600 032
- State Environment Impact Assessment Authority, No.9, Jeenis Road, Saidapet, Chennai 15
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner can continue quarrying operations until the expiry of the current environmental clearance despite the non-renewal of consent due to ongoing re-appraisal requirements.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
M.Senthilraj
- respondent
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority
- respondent
Assistant Director, Department of Geology and Mining, Namakkal
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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