Sampurna Nand v. Shailputri
Case brief
What is this about?
The National Green Tribunal disposed of an application filed regarding alleged illegal mining activities. The court found that the competent authority (UPPCB) had already taken remedial actions including closure orders and imposed environmental compensation. Consequently, the Tribunal directed authorities to ensure compliance with these orders and did not pass further orders on the merits.
What did the court decide?
Directed authorities to ensure compliance with closure order; directed UPPCB to prepare District Environment Plan for remediation using compensation.