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1997 DIGILAW 1189 (SC)

Research Foundn, For Science v. U. O. I.

1997-08-04

B.N.KIRPAL, J.S.VERMA

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JUDGMENT : 1. It does appear to us that all the State Governments have not taken the steps required of them under the applicable laws as well as our earlier directions. We find that in spite of considerable time having been given, all the material facts also have not been placed before us on affidavit by the concerned authorities. We are left with the impression} that even now all the authorities do not appear to appreciate the gravity of the situation and the need for prompt measures being taken to prevent serious adverse consequences if the problem is not tackled immediately. In such a situation when the learned Additional Solicitor General also says that the Central Government has not been given full information by all the State Governments about the compliance by them of the directions of this Court, we are left with no option except to constitute an appropriate Committee to ensure that the needful is done to arrest further growth of this problem. Learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Solicitor General are requested to furnish the names of some suitable persons including experts who could be appointed to such a Committee. They may do so within a week. 2. List on 19th August, 1997.