Nadula Parirakshana Samiti, v. The Government of Andhra Pradesh
Case brief
What is this about?
The Acting Chief Justice and a Judge disposed of a writ petition challenging sand quarrying in lot rivers. The court directed respondent authorities to adhere to conditions from a related PIL and the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 during future quarrying permissions.
What did the court decide?
The respondent-authorities shall follow conditions stated in P.I.L. No. 264 of 2012 and the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 while granting quarrying permits.