Vivasayeegal Mattrum Suthrusuzhal Paathukapu Sangam Erode Represented by Vijayakumar v. Sunraja Oil Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Case brief
What is this about?
The NGT Southern Zone disposed of an application alleging pollution by an oil industry causing groundwater contamination. While acknowledging past issues, the Tribunal noted the installation of a Zero Liquid Discharge system by the industry. It directed the closure order be lifted based on compliance reports and mandated connection to Online Continuous Emission Monitoring System.
What did the court decide?
The closure order by the District Collector was to be lifted based on TNPCB compliance report. The applicant directed the unit to connect to OCEMS immediately and remain compliant with all norms.