Case Note & Summary
The case involved the constitution of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) as part of ongoing environmental litigation. The petitioner, T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad, sought the establishment of a committee to oversee environmental matters. The court reviewed suggestions from the Solicitor General and Amicus Curiae regarding the CEC's composition. It determined that the CEC would include a chairman and several members, specifically naming individuals such as Shri P.B. Jayakrishnan as Chairman and Shri P.R. Mohanty as Director General of Forests. The court also ordered that the term of office for the CEC would be three years or until further orders, whichever came first. This decision aimed to ensure effective oversight and management of environmental issues under the jurisdiction of the court.
Headnote
A) Environmental Law - Constitution of Committees - Establishment of Central Empowered Committee - Not mentioned - The court considered suggestions regarding the composition of the Central Empowered Committee and decided on its members and term. Held that the committee would consist of specified members and serve a term of three years or until further orders (Paras 1-3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the composition and term of the Central Empowered Committee should be established.
Final Decision
The court constituted the Central Empowered Committee with specified members and a term of three years or until further orders.
Law Points
- Constitution of Committees
- Environmental Law
- Central Empowered Committee
- Writ Jurisdiction
