The Economic Times

Jairam Ramesh files petition in SC challenging ex post facto environmental clearances

Jairam Ramesh has filed a Supreme Court petition against retrospective environmental clearances. He stated these clearances are unlawful and harm public health. Ramesh believes they allow willful defaulters an easy way out. He was encouraged by a recent Supreme Court review on Aravallis. The Congress leader urged the court to take suo motu action on environmental matters.