Sukhdev Industry Ltd., situated in the vicinity of Tajmahal, Agra (U.P.), is causing air, water and noise pollution. The people living in the area have made a written complaint to the Central Government against the compa

Under Environment Protection Act, 1986, one is necessitated to comply with the directions issued by the Central Government. The directions that can be issued to the Central Government to Sukhdev Industry Ltd. may include: Closure, prohibition or regulation of any industry; Stoppage or regulation of the supply of electricity, water or any other service; Prevent discharges or emissions excess of the prescribed standards; Furnish information of any accidental or unforeseen event; Allow entry and inspection to ascertain compliance; Allow samples to be taken; Submit an "Environmental Statement" every year to the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB); Obtain prior "Environmental Clearances" from Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), in case of a new project or for modernization/ expansion of the existing project.