Kgs Jeevanandham v. the State of Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department
Case brief
What is this about?
The National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone) disposed of an original application concerning the construction of a fish market in Dindigul. The applicant alleged that the new construction lacks adequate scientific provisions for fish waste management, posing health hazards. The Tribunal directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) to consider the applicant's earlier representation, ensure no unscientific waste disposal, and make appropriate provisions for segregation and treatment. The Tribunal also directed TNPCB to file a compliance report after construction completion and operation commencement, within three months, and listed the matter for the report on 07.01.2027. Pending interlocutory applications were closed.
What did the court decide?
Directed TNPCB to consider applicant's representation dated 06.03.2026, ensure no unscientific waste disposal, make appropriate provisions for segregation and treatment of fish waste, and file a compliance report after construction completion and operation commencement within three months. Matter listed for 07.01.2027 for compliance report. Interlocutory applications closed.