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2001 DIGILAW 1736 (SC)

M. C. Mehta v. Union of India

2001-10-16

DORAISWAMY RAJU, M.B.SHAH

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ORDER : UPON hearing counsel the Court made the following 1. Suo Motu Proceedings. Mr. Vijay Panjwani, the learned counsel appearing for the Central Pollution Control Board pointed out the news published in the 'Hindustan Times' Delhi Edn. dated 16th October, 2001 indicating that large number of persons belonging to one party entered the Taj premises and caused some mischief. From the newspaper report it apprears that the concerned authorities including the State police has for one or other reason failed to restrict entry of the mob in the Taj precinct on Sunday the 14th October 2001. In our view, Taj is a national property, does not belong to any party or any community. It requires full protection by all concerned including the State police. In this view of the matter, Chief Secretary of the State of Uttar Pradesh as well as the Director of Archaeological Survey of India are directed to file necessary affidavit stating what preventive steps were taken and would be taken in future to meet such eventuality. 2. To be listed after four weeks. 3. Agra Slaughter House Matter. Mahajan Committee Report to be submitted within four weeks. 4. Stand over for four weeks. 5. I.A.No.127. No orders are necessary on this I.A. I.A. stands disposed of accordingly. 6. I.A.Nos.137 and 138. Mr.Krishan Mahajan, the learned counsel submits that the order passed by this Court in W.P. (c) 13381/84 on 30th December is still not implemented by the concerned authorities. It has been pointed out that application for extension of time was granted only qua 82 industries which approached this Court by filing I.A.137/2001. Considering the aforesaid submission the State Government is directed to file necessary affidavit for remaining industries mentioned and specified in the judgment rendered by this Court. State authorities are also directed to take action as directed therein. 7. Stand over for four weeks.