SC allows TTZ Authority to process MSME applications in Taj Trapezium Zone
The Supreme Court has permitted the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Authority to process around 400 pending applications for the establishment of non-polluting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the ecologically sensitive area surrounding the Taj Mahal. This decision lifts a moratorium imposed in October 2024 on new industrial units and expansion of existing ones without the court's prior approval. The TTZ, established to protect the mausoleum from environmental pollution, spans nearly 10,400 sq. km across districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has allowed the TTZ Authority to process MSME applications in the Taj Trapezium Zone.
- This decision lifts a moratorium on new industrial units and expansion in the ecologically sensitive area.
- The TTZ was created to protect the Taj Mahal from environmental pollution.
- The move will enable the establishment of non-polluting MSMEs in the region.
Exam Facts
- The Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) spans nearly 10,400 sq. km.
- The TTZ covers districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bharatpur in Rajasthan.
- The Supreme Court had imposed a moratorium in October 2024.
- Around 400 pending applications for MSMEs can now be processed.
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