Published: Published Date – 11:04 PM, Thu – 17 February 22
Hyderabad: A two-Judge Bench of the Telangana High Court comprising Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Abhinand Kumar Shavili dismissed a Public Interest Litigation questioning the inaction on part of the government in cancelling permissions granted to Pharma Industries in Hathnoora mandal of Sangarreddy district. The Bench was dealing with a PIL filed by one Saimolla Mogulaiah. Counsel for the petitioner alleged that the pharma industries are violating various norms. The Counsel further alleged that the liquids discharged by the Pharma companies are posing a threat to the locals. The State informed the court that, the pharma companies have zero liquid discharge.
Further, all the norms are being followed and regularly checked by the Pollution Board. Further, if there is any default by such companies, action is initiated as per law. The court also recorded the earlier order of the Green Tribunal and rejected the argument of violation of the right of life and said that if the industry is found violating the directions of the Green Tribunal, it is for the petitioner to seek relief elsewhere.
State told to file counter
The same Bench directed the State government to file a counter in a writ filed by Neknampur Lakes Restoration Committee. The petitioner contended that the State government handed over 10 acres of Imbrahimbagh chevuru falling in its FTL land limits to Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board to set up a Sewerage Treatment Plant. The petitioner further contended that it violates the Water Land Tree Act, 2002 and the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation Act. The Bench directed the State to get instructions in the matter within 6 weeks.
Alteration of land
The same Bench also closed a PIL with regard to permit of alteration of the land use in respect of Bison Polo Club Ground and Gymkhana Ground situated in Secunderabad Cantonment. The Bench was dealing with a writ plea filed by Retired Director General of Police MV Bhaskara and two others. The petitioners contended that the government is making alterations in the said property without the property being transferred from the Ministry of Defence to the State government.
The court also aired its views that the State has funds for demolition of buildings and construction of new buildings but not for the construction of new High Court buildings. The Bench also expressed that there is a shortage of place that too when the High Court is expecting new Judges. The Bench disposed of the PIL directing the State government not to go ahead with construction until the land is not properly transferred to the State government by the Ministry of Defence.
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