Fuel Retailers Association of Southern Africa v Director-General Environmental Management, Department of Agriculture (2007)
| Description: | In this case, the Fuel Retailers Association challenged certain regulations promulgated under the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) relating to the storage of hazardous substances by fuel retailers. The court ultimately upheld the regulations, affirming the state's authority to regulate hazardous substance storage to safeguard the environment and public health. It highlighted the importance of environmental rights, emphasizing the duty of the state to protect the environment for the benefit of present and future generations. This decision underscored the principle that environmental rights are fundamental and must be upheld, even in the face of economic interests. For further information relating to this matter, please visit the Constitutional Court's repository of court cases and documentation. |
