Environmental Clearance

EIA Specific Condition Clarification: Industrial Estate EC Rules Explained Introduction The new Office Memorandum issued by MoEFCC has created significant discussion among industries, consultants, and regulatory authorities. As organizations study the update, they now seek clarity on the EIA Specific Condition Clarification. Since this clarification defines how Industrial Estates and Complexes will obtain and operate…

PARIVESH SPCB Comment Procedure: MoEFCC Clarification 2025 Introduction The latest Office Memorandum from MoEFCC has created urgent attention across industries, and many project proponents now seek clarity on the PARIVESH SPCB Comment Procedure. Because the Ministry has now clarified the Standard Operating Procedure for obtaining SPCB/PCC comments, organizations can finally reduce confusion. Moreover, this clarification…

Clarification on Appraisal Process for Grant of Environmental Clearance (EC) for Category B Projects under EIA Notification, 2006 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a recent Office Memorandum clarifying the appraisal and approval process for Environmental Clearance (EC) for Category B projects. The clarification aims to reduce delays, avoid duplication, and…

Amendments to Environmental Clearance Exemptions for Linear Projects – 2025 Introduction In a major move towards enhancing environmental safeguards, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) introduced Environmental Clearance Exemption Amendments for linear projects through a notification issued on March 17, 2025. These changes address concerns raised by the Supreme Court of India…

SEIAA and SEAC Authority in EC Amendments & Transfers Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) recently issued new guidelines to clarify the roles of State Environmental Impact Assessment Authorities (SEIAA) and State Expert Appraisal Committees (SEAC). These guidelines explicitly state who approves changes, transfers, extensions, or cancellations of Environmental Clearances (ECs)…

Environmental Clearance Transfer Process 2025: Key Guidelines Introduction Environmental Clearance (EC) is a crucial regulatory approval for industrial and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with environmental norms. The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a directive on November 3, 2023, specifying a time-bound Environmental clearance transfer process when project ownership changes. However, many…

Exemption for Certain Industrial Plants under the Water and Air Pollution Acts Introduction In a major update, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has issued a notification exempting specific categories of industrial plants from certain provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of…

Introduction The Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has issued a new notification concerning the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. This update revises the Coastal Regulation Zone Notification, 2011, which previously established restrictions on setting up or expanding industries and activities in designated coastal areas. Notification Details The Coastal…

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