2000 INSC 0249
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.