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24 July 2026

SC permits TTZ Authority to process MSME applications

This is a specific Supreme Court directive regarding the functioning and regulatory powers of the Taj Trapezium Zone Authority, which serves as a relevant case study for environmental governance and the role of statutory bodies.

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Notes

  • The Supreme Court permitted the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Authority to process approximately 400 pending applications for non-polluting MSMEs.
  • The TTZ covers an area of nearly 10,400 sq. km across districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bharatpur, Rajasthan.
  • The TTZ was established following Supreme Court directives to protect the Taj Mahal from environmental pollution.
  • In October 2024, the Supreme Court had imposed a moratorium requiring prior court approval for any new industrial units or expansion of existing ones within the TTZ.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the judiciary in balancing environmental conservation with industrial development, with reference to the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) regulations. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) was established primarily to protect which monument from environmental pollution?

  2. Which of the following states/union territories are covered under the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ)?

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