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The National Green Tribunal has ruled that for Ready-Mix Concrete plants, the mandatory distance from highways must be calculated from the actual emission source, not the property boundary. This sets a critical precedent for environmental compliance, forcing regulators to assess pollution impact at its origin and impacting future RMC plant approvals across India.

NGT Southern Zone rules that successor companies inherit environmental liability only if expressly assumed via contract or prior notice. The judgment shields new owners from penalties for pre-takeover violations, reinforcing the 'polluter pays' principle while balancing corporate transitions. Industrial acquirers and pollution control boards must now document liability transfers explicitly to avoid disputes.