News Item Titled Odisha 9 Hospitalised After Suspected Gas Leak at Rourkela Steel Plant Appearing in the Times of India Dated 01 07 2024 v. Central Pollution Control Board
Case brief
What is this about?
Suo Moto application challenging a gas leak at Rourkela Steel Plant where nine workers were hospitalized. The Bench found the incident did not constitute a Major Accident under applicable Rules but directed the Respondent to strictly adhere to existing safety SOPs and SPCB recommendations to prevent recurrence.
What did the court decide?
Direction to Respondent No. 5 (Rourkela Steel Plant) to strictly adhere to its Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) and the recommendations made by the Odisha State Pollution Control Board.