Professional Documents
Culture Documents
W.P Cafe Case DPC 1
W.P Cafe Case DPC 1
IN THE MATTER OF
ARTICLE 226 OF
CONSTITUTION OF INDIA.
AND
IN THE MATTER OF
COMPLAINT DATED 24.3.23
LODGED WITH
THE OFFICE OF THE MIRA
BHAYANDER MUNICIPAL
CORPORATION, MIRA
ROAD EAST,THANE
AGAINST NOTICE
RECEIVED BY MPCB
AND
1
IN THE MATTER OF
NOTICE DATED 23.4.23
RECEIVED FROM
THE MAHARASHTRA
POLLUTION CONTROL
BOARD AUTHORITY
AGAINST CAFÉ TO
REVOKE EC LICESNE
…… RESPONDENT 1
2.MiraBhayander Municipal Corporation
Department )
Having Office: Mira Road )
2
THANE – 401107 )
…… RESPONDENT 2
To,
The Hon'ble Chief Justice of High Court,
3
direction or order in the nature of Certiorari to the
respondents and quash order dated 23.04.23 passed by
respondent No. 1. The Petitioner contends that the order
passed by the respondent No. 1 was unlawful and
arbitrary. The Petitioner further contends that the order
was passed without hearing the Petitioner and was in
contravention of the provisions of law. The Petitioner
seeks a direction or order setting aside the order passed
by the respondent No. 1.
4
and under Section 21(4) of the Air (Prevention and
Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. The petitioner-firm was
required to obtain the said ‘Consent to Establish’, as the
Food Supplier Restaurant process, as sought to be
undertaken by the petitioner-firm, fell within the ambit of
the ‘Green Category’. It was submitted that subsequent to
the grant of the said Consent, the petitioner-firm set up
the Cafe and commenced the Seating restaurant of Food
business.
5
preventative measures. He has conducted regular
inspections and audits. The Petitioner has also provided
adequate insurance cover.
6
11. That Petitioner held a Fire Safety License (FS) No.
FSMPCB20122231 dated 2.12.11 , and has been carrying
on this business for the last ten years and has gained a
good reputation for his service in India. A copy of the FS
has been annexed hereunder as ANNEXURE P3.
7
not pollute the environment from running the coffee shop
and effluents from coffee shop is very limited and
directly processing it. He further stated that he has taken
all necessary measures to ensure that the environment is
not polluted. He also provided the local authorities with
all the necessary documents to support his claim. He
stated that all the laws and regulations have been
followed.
8
significant financial loss due to the Respondent No.3's
decision.
9
escalated to the higher authorities for further
investigation.
10
environment while ensuring the continued operation of
our business.
11
placed a significant burden on the petitioner's financial
situation. The closure of the CAFE activity would not
only result in the loss of their sole source of sustenance
but also make it extremely challenging for them to repay
the loans, further exacerbating their financial distress.
26. The notice given to the cafe shop by the MPCB was
not compliant with the due process requirements,
12
providing insufficient time for compliance and a fair
opportunity to present a defence.
GROUNDS
32. That the present Writ Petition is being filed on the
13
following, amongst other, grounds without prejudice to
each other;
14
this regard, learned counsel placed reliance upon the
dictum of the Apex Court as enunciated in K.
Kuppusamy and Ors vs. State of Tamil Nadu and Ors.
reported in (1998) 8 SCC 469
15
operations.
PRAYERS
In view of the facts & circumstances stated above, it is
most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be
pleased to:-
FILED BY:
(________________) ( )
PETITIONER ADVOCATE FOR PETITIONER
16
DRAWN ON:
Drawn by:
New Delhi
Date:
VERIFICATION
17
Petitioner
Identified by me,
Before me,
18
2 Verification 17
3 INDEX 18-19
7 Vakalatnama 25-26
8 ANNEXURE P1 27
9 ANNEXURE P2 28
10 ANNEXURE P3 29
11 ANNEXURE P4 30
12 ANNEXURE P5 31
13 ANNEXURE P6 32
14 Proof Of Identity 33
19
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT
BOMBAY
ORDINARY ORIGINAL CIVIL JURISDICTION
20
I, Mr. RAM SHAM MOHAN, OWNER of The
Bhukkad AGE: 54 yrs., Indian Inhabitant, Occup.:
Business, Having Cafe at 70, Palli Hills,Mira
Road,THANE -401107 , the Petitioner , above named
do hereby state on solemn affirmation, as under:-
Petitioner
21
Identified and explained by me,
BEFORE ME,
SHRI S. S. DUBEY
22
5/A, Shiv Sadan, Goraswadi,
Mira Road Thane 401107
MOBILE : 09819515595
23
LIST OF DOCUMENTS RELY UPON
PETITIONER
Sr. Particulars
No.
List of documents
1 ANNEXURE P1
2 ANNEXURE P2
3 ANNEXURE P3
4 ANNEXURE P4
5 ANNEXURE P5
6 ANNEXURE P6
24
VAKALATNAMA
I am not a member of Maharashtra advocates Welfare Fund
& I have not affixed the required stamp
25
SANJAYDAN S. DUBEY B.COM, LL.B.
ADVOCATE to act and plead for me / us in the
above matter and on my / our behalf to conduct and
prosecute ( or defend ) the same and all proceedings
that may be taken in respect of any application
connected with the same or any decree or order
passed therein and application for receive money on
my / our behalf in the said matter and in applications
for review, and to represent me / us and take all
necessary steps on my / our behalf in the above
matter and also to compromise the above matter on
such terms and conditions as the said advocate (s)
may think just and proper in my / our interest. The
said Advocate (s) When he / they is / are unable to
remain present for any reasons will be entitled to
give proxy to any Advocate (s) of his / their choice.
I / We agree to rectify all acts done by the aforesaid
Advocate (s) in pursuance of this authority.
IN WITNESS WHERE OF I/We do hereunto set my/our
hand to these presents the contents of which have
been understood by me/us on this
………………………………Day of……………………
2023 Accepted subject to the terms of
the fees.
Accepted
SANJAYDAN S. GADHVI
B.COM.LL.B, ADVOCATE
OFFICE:-
26
4th Floor, Panchratna Complex,
Near Amber Cinema,
P. N. Marg,
Mira Road 40117
Mobile: 94262 27111
Email: sanjaydan@gadhvi.in
27