M.C. MEHTA versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

M.C. MEHTA versus UNION OF INDIA AND ORS.

Hazardous/noxious/heavy/large industries are prohibited from operating in Delhi by the Master Plan and Delhi Development Act. The identified 168 industries must cease operations and relocate by November 30, 1996. Directions are issued to facilitate relocation, protect workmen’s interests, and ensure statutory compliance.

Parties
Petitioner: M.C. Mehta; Respondent: Union of India and Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 July 1996
Procedural Posture
Writ Petition (civil) / Final Disposition
Outcome
Petition disposed of. 168 industries prohibited from operating in Delhi; ordered to cease operations and relocate by November 30, 1996. Directions issued for enforcement, assistance, labour protections, and administration.
Legal Topics
Pollution Control, Relocation of Hazardous Industries, Master Plan Implementation, Labour Welfare in Industrial Closure
Environmental Law Administrative Law Labour Law Pollution Control Relocation of Hazardous Industries Master Plan Implementation Labour Welfare in Industrial Closure

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Parties

M.C. Mehta

Petitioner

Union of India and Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Writ Petition (civil) / Final Disposition

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether hazardous/noxious/heavy/large industries operating in Delhi are liable to be shifted/relocated to towns in the National Capital Region
  2. 2 What directions are required for relocation and protection of workmen's interests

Ratio Decidendi

Hazardous/noxious/heavy/large industries are prohibited from operating in Delhi by the Master Plan and Delhi Development Act. The identified 168 industries must cease operations and relocate by November 30, 1996. Directions are issued to facilitate relocation, protect workmen’s interests, and ensure statutory compliance.

Court Disposition

Petition disposed of. 168 industries prohibited from operating in Delhi; ordered to cease operations and relocate by November 30, 1996. Directions issued for enforcement, assistance, labour protections, and administration.

Orders

  • 168 listed industries to cease functioning in Delhi by November 30, 1996 and relocate to NCR industrial estates.
  • Deputy Commissioner of Police to effect closure and report compliance within 15 days.