LAW FOR ALL

The buildings with respect whereto action was proposed to be taken or was taken by DPCC, are of three kinds: (i) Residential Housing Complexes, (ii) Commercial Shopping Complexes, and (iii) Shopping Malls. Actions were initiated or decisions were taken on the allegation that with respect to the buildings constructed, the writ petitioners had not obtained a „consent to establish‟ as required under The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 (hereinafter referred to as „the Water Act‟) and „consent to operate‟ as required under The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 (hereinafter referred to as „the Air Act‟).