Problem IntroductionThe Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz, is an architectural spectacle and also one of the wonders of the world. It is also one of the major tourist attractions of India. However, in the recent past, the white marble of the monument was observed to change color and turn yellow. According to environmentalists, the main cause of marble deterioration is Agra's numerous factories that cause high levels of suspended particulate matter, with a mix of factory emissions, vehicle exhaust, dust and construction material. In addition to this, water drops in recent years the groundwater level has dropped by four meters. According to a local activist, “The levels are much lower than when it was built and there is a serious risk that the entire construction will be destabilized as its foundations are made of wood and must be kept damp to avoid subsidence.” This is because ebony, the wood used in the foundation of the Taj, has an infinite life in water, but will corrode within five years if not in water. Legal aspect In 1984, an environmental lawyer named MC Mehta filed a case before the Supreme Court regarding negligence in the decay of the Taj. The petitioner sought adequate directions from the authorities concerned to take immediate steps to stop air pollution in the TTZ and save the Taj. In this case, the court interpreted Article 21 (right to life) to include the right to a healthy environment. Keeping in mind the monument's status as a world heritage site and also the health of the citizens around it, the court has mandated... middle of paper... mandatory river cleanup. This will not only make it easier to maintain water levels but will also avoid huge quantities of raw sewage along the river and its drains that produce methane gas, which in turn contributes to the yellowing of the Taj. In conclusion, the issue of Taj deterioration is undoubtedly a problem that needs effective implementation of solutions and immediate attention. Although the ruling handed down in the Taj Trapezium case did a lot of good, there are still areas where more efforts can be made. If we do not act quickly, we may face the grim possibility of seeing the Taj Mahal, the symbol of love, crumble to its ruin. -mahal-threatened-pollution%20 http://www.elaw.in/polluter/mctaj.htm http://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2011/01/taj-mahal-environment-pollution/