Kgs Jeevanandham v. the State of Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department
Case brief
What is this about?
The applicant challenged the construction of a new fish market in Dindigul, alleging the project lacks adequate provisions for scientific fish waste management. The Madras High Court had previously directed respondents to ensure no waste is thrown into residential areas during renovation. The applicant had represented to TNPCB on 06.03.2026 without reply. The NGT directed TNPCB to consider the representation, ensure no unscientific waste disposal, and file a compliance report after construction and operation commence (approx. three months). The original application and pending interlocutory applications were disposed of/closed.
What did the court decide?
TNPCB directed to consider applicant's representation dated 06.03.2026, ensure no unscientific waste disposal and appropriate provisions for segregation and treatment of fish waste; compliance report to be filed after construction completion and operation commencement (~three months); matter listed for 07.01.2027.