Puran Singh v. Vinod Sokhal
Case brief
What is this about?
The National Green Tribunal disposed of two original applications concerning allegations of illegal mining, tree cutting, and environmental hazards. Based on a joint report confirming illegal mining and tree felling but inconclusive evidence regarding blast damage to a school, the Tribunal directed the State PCB to conclude EC proceedings and file an action taken report.
What did the court decide?
Directing the Haryana State PCB to conclude proceedings relating to the imposition of Environment Compensation and file an action taken report before the Registrar General within three months.