Kgs Jeevanandham v. the State of Tamil Nadu Municipal Administration and Water Supply Department
Case brief
What is this about?
The applicant alleged that the new fish market construction in Dindigul lacks scientific waste management provisions for fish waste, posing public health risks. The Tribunal directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to consider the applicant's representation dated 6 March 2026 and ensure no unscientific waste disposal, with appropriate segregation and treatment. The original application was disposed of, interlocutory applications closed, and the TNPCB was ordered to file a compliance report after construction completion and commencement of operations within three months, with the matter listed for 7 January 2027.
What did the court decide?
TNPCB directed to consider applicant's representation dated 6 March 2026 and ensure no unscientific waste disposal with appropriate segregation and treatment; TNPCB to file compliance report after construction completion and operation commencement within three months; matter listed for 7 January 2027.