#Environmental Regulations

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that seizure of a boat under APMMC Rules without following prescribed procedure infringes constitutional rights to equality, livelihood, and personal liberty. The court directed release of the boat on deposit of Rs. 1.5 lakh, reinforcing that environmental regulations must comply with fundamental rights and natural justice.

Madras High Court invokes writ of mandamus to compel the Block Development Officer to decide on a representation seeking cancellation of a wood cutting mill license in a residential area within 12 weeks. The ruling underscores judicial intervention to enforce statutory compliance and prevent environmental violations in residential zones, setting a precedent for timely administrative action under Article 226.