Authority: High Court of Judicature at Madras
Order Date: 16 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioners: M/s Rajammal Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., represented by Managing Director Balasubramaniam Raja, filed WP No.26303 of 2026 and WMP No.28726 of 2026 under Article 226 of the Constitution.
- Respondents: 1) Chairman, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Guindy, Chennai; 2) District Environmental Engineer, Chennai South, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board; 3) Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority, represented by Member Secretary, Panagal Maligai, Saidapet, Chennai.
- Relief Sought: Quash the order dated 26 May 2026 issued by the Pollution Control Board and direct Respondents 1 and 2 to process the petitioner’s CTO‑Direct application (Application ID‑73969335) without requiring a no‑objection from Respondent 3, within a time frame fixed by the Court.
- Background: The order dated 26 May 2026 returned the petitioner’s application for compliance, specifying certain requirements. Respondents indicated that if the petitioner cures the defects within thirty days, the application would be considered on merits; failure to re‑submit within thirty days would lead to rejection.
Final Outcome
- The Court, after perusing the impugned order, declined to entertain the writ petition.
- The petition is dismissed with no order as to costs.
- Consequently, the interim application stands closed.
Topics: Environmental Regulation, Court Proceedings