Supreme Court set aside NGT order, permitting multiple formaldehyde manufacturers to continue operations pending environmental clearance.
Court relied on Pahwa Plastics judgment, noting PCBs had granted valid Consent to Establish and Operate for the units.
All appellants applied for EC, completed screening, scoping and TOR; appraisal pending due to Vanashakti litigation.
Court directed respondents to decide EC applications within one month and restore electricity supply to the units.