ORDER : 1. UPON hearing the counsel, the Court made the following 2. Report has been submitted by the Committee which was appointed by this Court. Copies of the Report be given to the counsel for the parties. 3. It is imperative to find out at the very earliest as to the modalities which have to be employed in order to remedy the situation and remove the damage. Mr. Harish N Salve, the learned Amicus Curiae states that it will be possible to find out globally as to which is the best way to repair the damage and to identify the people and the experts who can do so. According to the Report, one of the methods which has been suggested is to use lasers. This is an option which can be considered. The extent of damage is stated to be very extensive. In order to try and fully appreciate the extent of damage, it will be necessary to have a video film taken which will indicate, at least proximately, as to who were the organisations or persons responsible for the damage, the extent of the damage and the quantum of work required to be done. It is quite clear that the work has to be completed expeditiously and in any case before the winter sets in. 4. On the last date of hearing, notices had been issued to nine organisations out of which seven had commercial advertisements. This is in addition to Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola. The Report indicates that Grasim Ltd. (Birla White Cement) and Sleepwell Mattresses are also the organisations who have painted the rocks by way of advertisements. Notice to issue to Grasim Ltd. and Sleepwell Mattresses returnable on 23rd September, 2002. 5. In the meantime, in order that the Committee which had been appointed carries out the remaining work of video filming and ascertaining globally as to the manner in which the damage can be repaired, costs will have to be incurred. We direct M.B.D. Book, State Bank of India, Fena Pvt. Ltd., Nestle India Ltd., Jugal's, Sidharth Dining and Annapurna Restaurant to deposit in this Court within the next 48 hours Rs. 1 lakh each by way of costs. We direct Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola to deposit in this Court within the next 48 hours Rs. 2 lakh each by way of costs.
1 lakh each by way of costs. We direct Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola to deposit in this Court within the next 48 hours Rs. 2 lakh each by way of costs. This money will be utilised, subject to the directions of the Registrar General, for the purpose of meeting the costs. 6. The action which is being taken by this Court is independent of any action which any competent authority may take in accordance with law, including the criminal prosecution. 7. In the meantime, no party is allowed to remove any paint or damage which has been done so far and the State Government will ensure this.