SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Pollution Control Board, Assam
Vs.
Mahabir Coke Industry
(K. T. Thomas and D. P. Mohapatra JJ.)
17.02.2000
ORDER
The Text below is only a summarized version of the order pronounced
In this case, the matter to be deiced was that how the experts can say that the emission level of the Unit confirms to the standards when the unit is located in a thickly populated area and why action should not be taken against them for neglect of duty. The court held that the emission of the unit is above the standard fixed and ordered their closure and asked the experts to show cause why action should not be taken against them.