In Brief
This application in a long-standing environmental writ petition sought a declaration confirming the Central Government's exclusive authority over natural gas policy, transmission, supply, and city gas distribution. The Court relied on an earlier presidential reference decision and the provisions of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006, to confirm that the Central Government holds exclusive constitutional and statutory power over all matters relating to natural gas. The Court disposed of the application accordingly.
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