The government of Maharashtra has released circular for implementation of standard operating procedure – SOP for environmental clearance.
For effective and efficient implementation of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006, all administrative departments should inform the local bodies/planning authorities under their jurisdiction to strictly follow the said Standard Operating Procedure. This circular is made available on Maharashtra government site.
SOP for Local Planning Authority/Competent Authority
i) Stage of Commencement Certificate- At the time of granting Commencement Certificate to construction projects where EIA Notification, 2006 is applicable, the authority concerned, should verify whether prior Environmental Clearance has been granted. If Authority comes across any violation, Commencement Certificate should not be given unless the project has received valid prior EC bearing EC Identification Number. (ECs given after 20.10.2021 bear EC Identification Number) and the same to be brought to the notice of Regional Officer Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, who should initiate action in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986and also inform EC Co-ordination Cell/SEIAA.
ii) After grant of Commencement Certificate- If violation is noticed at any stage of subsequent approval or inspection, such violation should be brought to the notice of Regional Officer Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, who should initiate action in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and also inform EC Co-ordination Cell/SEIAA.
Role of SEIAA / SEAC
Mandate of SEIAA is to process Environmental Clearance as per EIA Notification 2006 and various OMs issued thereunder and judgments of Hon’ble NGT/ Hon’ble High Court and Hon’ble Supreme Court wherever applicable in projects which are submitted to SEIAA on PARIVESH.
For more details of SOP for environmental clearance click on below given link.
Download – Circular for implementation of SOP for environmental clearance
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