Chennai, Aug 6 () The fundamental right to carry on any profession or business conferred by the Constitution is available only to individuals and not to corporates like Vedanta, the Tamil Nadu government told the Madras High Court on Tuesday.
Senior counsel K V Viswanathan made the submissions on behalf of the state government while justifying its decision to close Sterlite copper smelter plant in Tuticorin.
The state made the submissions on the plea moved by Vedanta challenging the government order directing closure of its unit.
This apart, the state has full authority and powers to shut down a factory when it causes serious threat to the environment and ecology.
