ORDER

1. This interlocutory application for directions has been filed by the Union of India. Mr Altaf Ahmed, learned Additional Solicitor General has raised the following contentions :

(1) The directions given by this Court in the order dated 10-5-1996 in M. C. Mehta V. Union of India regarding land-use - utilization of land available as a result of shifting/relocation/closure of hazardous/noxious/heavy/large industries from Delhi are applicable to those industries also which are not relocating and are simply closing themselves.

(2) The industries which are not relocating and intend to start new conforming industry/activity shall not be permitted to do that unless they protect the workmen and seek fresh permission to set up the industry from the Government and the Pollution Control Board/Committee. They shall have to obtain fresh electric and water connections.

(3) The package of compensation proposed for the workmen employed in the industries which are not relocating and are closing down is inadequate and needs to be enhanced.

(4) That the workmen who have not been provided residential accommodation by the employers be permitted to continue to occupy the same till accommodation is