(B.R. Gavai, C.J. and K. Vinod Chandran, J.)
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad _____________________ Petitioner;
v.
Union of India and Others ______________________ Respondent(s).
I.A. No. 117204 of 2024 (CEC Report No. 5 of 2024); Writ Petition (Civil) No. 202 of 1995; and Issue Regarding Order Dated 16th April, 2025 Passed in Writ Petition (Civil) No. 4677 of 1985, decided on November 12, 2025
The Order of the court was delivered by
Order
1. Judgment in this matter was delivered on 11th November, 2025.
2. Today upon a mentioning made by Mr. K. Parameshwar, learned Amicus Curiae, we direct that the following sub-paragraphs be added after Paragraph 57(iv):
v. The DRMB shall be constituted within six weeks from today by the MoEFCC.
vi. The Standing Committee, as directed, be constituted by the DRMB within a period of six weeks from its constitution. Needless to state that the Standing Committee’s powers and functions would be co-extensive with that of the DRMB, but it shall work under the guidance and control of the DRMB.
Vii. Since the purpose of passing this judgment is to have a single body to deal with the issues concerning the Delhi Ridge, all other Committees appointed either by this Court or the High Courts or NGT or concerned Government shall cease to exist.
3. The Registry is directed to take necessary steps.
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
I.A. NO. 117204 OF 2024
(CEC REPORT NO. 5 OF 2024)
IN
WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 202 OF 1995
AND
ISSUE REGARDING ORDER DATED 16th APRIL, 2025 PASSED IN WRIT PETITION (CIVIL) NO. 4677 OF 1985
In Re: T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad.….Petitioner(s)
v.
Union of India & Ors.….Respondent(s)
UPON BEING MENTIONED, the Court made the following
ORDER
1. Judgment in this matter was delivered on 11th November, 2025.
2. Today upon a mentioning made by Mr. K. Parameshwar, learned Amicus Curiae, we direct that the following sub-paragraphs be added after Paragraph 57(iv):
v. The DRMB shall be constituted within six weeks from today by the MoEFCC.
vi. The Standing Committee, as directed, be constituted by the DRMB within a period of six weeks from its constitution. Needless to state that the Standing Committee’s powers and functions would be co-extensive with that of the DRMB, but it shall work under the guidance and control of the DRMB.
Vii. Since the purpose of passing this judgment is to have a single body to deal with the issues concerning the Delhi Ridge, all other Committees appointed either by this Court or the High Courts or NGT or concerned Government shall cease to exist.
3. The Registry is directed to take necessary steps.
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