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2014 (3) TMI 677 - SUPREME COURTAnalysis of the samples from these containers containing waste oil and various other waste materials was obtained way back on 8.5.2007 and still no action was taken to dispose of those hazardous materials - Held that:- There is a complete apathy and inaction on the part of the concerned officers. In fact, again in our last order we had asked the Director, Ministry of Environment and Forest to place on record as to who are the officers responsible and what action has been taken against them - only course available for us is to direct an appropriate inquiry so as to take cognizance of dereliction on the part of the concerned officers and, if satisfied, decide about the disciplinary and other measures. After having a word with Mr. Khanna, learned Additional Solicitor General who also had a word with the officers, we appoint a Committee consisting of (a) Joint Director (Customs), Department of Revenue and Finance; (b) Director, Ministry of Environment & Forest; and (c) Director, Ministry of Shipping, to hold appropriate inquiry to ascertain as to who were the officers from these three Ministries who were responsible for not taking necessary steps for all these years and if satisfied that there is dereliction on the part of some of the officers, initiating the disciplinary measures/appropriate actions in accordance with law.
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