DLT536, 1998(45)DRJ284
ORDER
Jaspal Singh, J.
1. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (hereinafter called the committee) has issued a direction ... Unit had a Cupola Furnace with air pollution potential, and that (3) the Unit was being operated in non-conforming area under the Master Plan
melting capacity, and stainless steel pickling activity, in view of the
pollution potential therefrom; that in response to the publication of the
proposed changes/modifications ... melting through a tilting furnace; that
though a wet scrubber as air pollution control device was installed but was
not found operational
Toxic and cumulative substances in the food chain, potential for nitrate and microbial pollution of ground waters deterioration of drinking water resources including wells ... toxic and accumulative substances in the food chain.
iii) potential for nitrate and microbial pollution of ground waters.
iv) deterioration of drinking water resources including
continuous generation and release of formaldehyde vapours inspite of air pollution control system: the potential risk of high formaldehyde emissions from the units, which ... particular industry which according to the respondents is causing air pollution. Admittedly, while conferring such a power on the Boards, the Courts have not been
concrete danger but also by justified concern or
risk potential [ A.P. Pollution Control Board v. M.V. Nayudu
pollution should
be supported.
Principle 11
The environmental policies of all States should enhance and
not adversely affect the present or future development
potential ... further the international law
regarding liability and compensation for the victims of pollution and
other environmental damage caused by activities within the
jurisdiction or control
planned development of Delhi. The extra cost
should be weighed against the potential social and human impact, making
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By:SAPNA ... Option 1 as the most socially responsible choice.
2.6. Beyond the potential infringement of property rights, if Option 3 is
proceeded with, the resultant risks
Linked Incentives
India has a huge potential for solar energy which
needs to be fully harnessed for reducing, pollution
from diesel, coal and other fossil
quite appealing today when there is lot of awareness regarding noise pollution. But this was not the condition in the year 1959. It is matter ... that whole of the acquired land abuts, on .the Okhla Road. The potential of the land for building residential houses is, however, without any doubt
Noise Code regulating all aspects of noise pollution may be enacted. As the problem of noise pollution has already crossed the danger point and noise ... highlight disastrous effects of noise pollution and its remedy.
(vii) The District Administration and the concerned Pollution Control Boards should work out the modalities
