In Re : T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India

insc-2024-426 Supreme Court of India 16 May 2024 • 16 min read

Judges (2)

B.R. Gavai Coram Sandeep Mehta Delivered

Parties (3)

Shewalkar Developers Limited Applicant Union of India Respondent T. N. Godavarman Thirumulpad Petitioner

Case Significance

In Re : T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated May 16, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-426). Shewalkar Developers sought permission to construct a health/eco-resort on private land near Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, which had been blocked for 18 years pending decisions by the Central Empowered Committee. The Court noted that an ESZ notification had been issued in 2017, and the land may now fall within the Eco-Sensitive Zone rather than the sanctuary itself. The applications were disposed of directing the CEC/competent authority to decide the construction application The bench comprised Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta. The judgment was delivered by Justice Sandeep Mehta.

Summary

Shewalkar Developers sought permission to construct a health/eco-resort on private land near Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, which had been blocked for 18 years pending decisions by the Central Empowered Committee. The Court noted that an ESZ notification had been issued in 2017, and the land may now fall within the Eco-Sensitive Zone rather than the sanctuary itself. The applications were disposed of directing the CEC/competent authority to decide the construction application within two months based on the ESZ notification boundaries.

What was the outcome of In Re : T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union Of India?

Shewalkar Developers sought permission to construct a health/eco-resort on private land near Pachmarhi Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, which had been blocked for 18 years pending decisions by th...

Judgment

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Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-426)