ISSUE:
Whether the Mathura Oil Refinery and other nearby industries pushed pollutants into the atmosphere that contained oxides of Sulphur and nitrogen which cause acid rain?
Whether Taj Mahal’s discoloration was caused by deposition of dust particles and carbonaceous particles such as black and brown carbon which is light absorbing organic carbon?
RULE:
Polluter Pays Principle is applied after the environmental degradation has taken place. This principle mandates the person who has caused such an adverse environmental damage to pay for their actions. The polluter not only compensates the victims but also pays for the restoration of the environment.