The District Magistrate, Dehradun deputed the Sub-Divisional Magistrates of Mussoorie and Dehradun and Tehsildar (Quarry) Dehradun to inspect the 20 lime stone quarries comprised in category C of the Bhargav Committee Report which had been ordered to be closed down under the directions of the Bhargav Committee and an affidavit was filed on ...
Ranganath Misra, J.—On March 12, 1985 (1985) 2 SCC 431, after hearing counsel and parties appearing in person at great length this Court made a detailed order wherein it was said: "This case has been argued at great length before us not only because a large number of lessees of limestone quarries are involved and each of them has …
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For the operators of the limestone quarries, the best use of the high-grade limestone deposit lies in its physical extraction for commercial and industrial use. For the residents of the Valley, however, the best use of the limestone belt lies in its in situ functioning for the stabilization of soil and water resources. Damage to the stability ...
The case is often referred to as the Dehradun Valley litigation and is one of the earliest instances of judicial intervention in environmental matters in India. It examined the environmental impact of limestone quarrying in the Mussoorie hills of the Dehradun valley and the balance between environmental conservation and economic development. 2.
The first report on the record is dated 18th of February, 1989, jointly given by the Additional District Magistrate, Dehradun, D.P. Sharma, Geologist of Dehradun and the Forest Range Officer, Mussoorie. This report indicated that limestone extracted was found lying scattered in dif- ferent marble pits and also heaps of different shapes.
Since, however, mined lease minerals are lying at the sites of these limestone quarries and they form part of the national wealth we would direct that so far as these four limestone quarries forming the subject-matters of leases Nos. 24, 69, 70 and 71 are concerned the eco-task force shall take charge of these four limestone quarries and allow ...
Dehradun, in the Himalayan foothills of the Indian State of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.). Recently it has become the focus of a serious conflict over the mode of utilization of the rich limestone deposits located in the Mussoorie Hills which form the northern boundary of the Valley. For one interest-group (including the operators of the limestone quarries
The Doon Valley case involved a public interest litigation against limestone mining in the Himalayan foothills that threatened the ecological balance and water resources. The …
The Union Government had also appointed a Working Group on mining of limestone quarries in Dehradun and Mussoorie area some time in. 1983 which was also headed by Shri Bhargav who was heading the Committee appointed by this Court. ... [652D-E] 8. In the instant case, the limestone quarries in the area are estimated to satisfy roughly three …
The letter contained allegations of illegal mining operations against lessees of lime stone quarries located in Mussoorie-Dehradun region creating environmental …
The case of Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra vs State of UP (1985) involves a legal battle led by the NGO RLEK against the State of Uttar Pradesh, …
This case deals with limestone mining carried out in Dehradun that has endangered life of inhabitants and could have caused irreversible damage to the ecosystem. A writ petition was filed in Supreme Court by Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra regarding the unauthorised and illegal mining of lime-stone in the Mussoorie …
The Supreme Court received a writ petition from Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra regarding the operation of lime-stone quarries in the Mussoorie Hill range, India. It was argued that the quarries caused a hazard to healthy environment and affected the perennial water springs.
& Others CITATION 1985 AIR 652 DATE OF THE CASE March 12, 1985 APPELLANT Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra & Others RESPONDENT State of U.P. ... addressing the issue of unauthorized and illegal limestone mining activities in the Mussoorie Hill range, Dehradun, India. The petitioner contended that such mining …
This case is known as the very first case requiring the Supreme Court to balance environmental and ecological integrity against industrial demands on forest resources. The facts of the case are simple: quarrying was being carried out in the Mussoorie region of the Himalayas. Many landslides occurred, which devastated the area and killed the locals, …
The limestone quarry comprised in Lease No. 96 will be operated independently without any approach being made to it through the limestone quarry falling within Lease No. 14(i).
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It evaluates the negative externalities of limestone quarrying in Doon Valley that damages perennial economic activities such as agriculture and tourism. The official steps taken by the State Government to control the ecological damage from quarrying having proved inadequate, the residents of the Valley looked for justice and the right to ...
The Dehradun Valley litigation is the first case requiring the Supreme Court to balance environmental and ecological integrity against industrial demands on forest resources. …
The case is about limestone mining at Dehradun, which has threatened the lives of residents and may have done severe harm to the ecosystem. ... and a team of experts led by that particular person Bhargava for mining area inspection the Supreme Court ruled that quarrying in Dehradun Valley forests reserved breached the Forest …
Headnote : The present Writ Petitions relate to the mining of lime stone quarries in Dehradun mining area. During the pendency of the Writ Petitions, the Court appointed a Committee known as Bhargav Committee for the purpose of inspecting the lime stone quarries mentioned in the writ petitions, The Government of India had also appointed a …
The paper analyses the ecological background of the conflict. It evaluates the negative externalities of limestone quarrying in Doon Valley that damages perennial economic …
In the Doon valley of Uttarakhand, quarrying of limestone was banned in 1985 by Supreme court of India following the public-interest litigation filed by local residents (Shiva & Bandyopadhyay, 1985). The valley is rich in high grade limestone and these deposits store the rainwater (Bandyopadhyay & Shiva, 1984 ).
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country--Quarrying and excavation of lime stone deposits--Directions issued. HEADNOTE: These Writ Petitions relate to the mining of lime stone quarries in Dehradun mining …
Issue: Conflict between development and conservation in limestone quarries in the Mussoorie Hill range, and the implications for the environment and ecological balance. Summary: On March 12, 1985, this Court heard counsel and parties at great length regarding a case involving a large number of lessees of limestone quarries.
In this study, we investigated the impact of quarrying as an environmental ethical crisis. The need for the study arose when we realised the deteriorating effect of the quality of life in our community, which is located next to a limestone quarry. To obtain a deeper understanding of the adverse impact on the environment and the quality of life of …
The instant case evolved the "Deep Pocket Principle". This judgment guided the Parliament to add a new chapter to the Factory Act, 1948. ... Dehradun vs. State of Uttar Pradesh AIR 1987 SC 2187" …
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The Govern- ment of India had also appointed a working Group on the mining of lime stone quarries in Dehradun-Mussoorie area. On 12th March 1985 the Court passed a de- tailed order giving various directions and observing that the reasons for the order would be set out in the judgment to follow later.
Dehradun Mussoorie Quarrying case is one of the most important case law related to mainly Article 32 and Article 48A of Indian Constitution. It is also known as Rural litigation and Enlightenment Kendra vs State Of Uttar Pradesh i. the parties involved in this case or "The Doon Valley case" or "The Dehradun Valley litigation".
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It will be for the appropriate courts to decide whether such leases should be renewed or not having regard to the law and facts of each case. So far as the limestone quarries classified in Category A in the Bhargav Committee Report and Category 1 in the Working Group Report and falling within the city limits of Mussoorie are concerned we would ...