RAJNEESH MISRA Vs. THE UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This writ petition has been preferred with the following prayers :

(2.) Having heard counsels for both sides and looking to the facts and circumstances of the case, it appears that there are several orders passed by this Court right from the year, 2012 onwards which are relevant for the disposal of this writ petition. Order no.47 dated 17th April, 2012 was passed by the Division Bench of this Court by which a Committee has been constituted to look into the matter of pollution more particularly, the vehicular pollution and to suggest solutions for overcoming the problems of pollution and traffic.

(3.) It further appears from the facts of the case that vide Order no. 48 dated 15th May, 2012, directions were issued that auto rickshaws, which are more than 10 years old, not to be given permit to ply within the Municipal limit. Such type of directions have been given which are mainly on the basis of the report given by the Committee.