2000 INSC 1372
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

M.C. Mehta

Vs.
Union of India (UOI)

                                         (M.B.Shah and S.N.Phukan JJ.)

14.12.2000
                                                       ORDER

The Text below is only a summarized version of the order pronounced

Supreme Court directed survive rescue operation for plants planted by Forest Department. Directed
adequate steps to be taken to save these plants. Divisional Forest Officer is directed to take
immediate steps for seeing that water is supplied to plants and directed Union Government to
release funds immediately without waiting for receipt of proposals by State Government.