In Brief
The Kerala High Court addressed a dispute between a temple management (appellant) concerned about waste pollution from a vegetable and cold storage business, and the business operator (respondent). The business held a D&O licence which was revoked by the Corporation. Despite the revocation not being stayed by the Court, the respondent continued operating. The Court held that a licence holder cannot continue business once the licence is revoked without a court-ordered stay. Before considering renewal, the respondent must stop the business, remove unauthorised constructions, and both parties must be heard. The Court disposed of multiple related petitions and permitted business continuance only until 1 June 2021 to allow the respondent to wind down operations in perishable goods. The Corporation is directed to consider renewal only if the respondent complies with all directions and removed unauthorised structures."
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