Builders seek concession in green norms
The state unit of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (Credai) has demanded that the size of projects that need environment clearances be increased from the existing 20,000
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Green clearances for five CIL projects postponed
Environmental clearances for five major coal projects of Coal India that supply to NTPC’s three major plants — Vindyachal, Rihand and Singrauli — have been postponed. The Planning Commission has advised
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Environmental clearance confusion leads to a spurt in illegal mining
Centre, States agree that illegal sand mining affecting infrastructure development Agreeing that illegal sand mining was adversely affecting development work and social fabric in villages, the Centre
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MoEF not to relax norms for mining leases executed after Feb 1
In a move that may spell further trouble for the beleaguered coal blocks, the Union ministry of environment & forests (MoEF) has ruled out a relaxation of two years for obtaining clearance for the entire
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Environment Ministry panel defers environment clearance to proposal by CIL unit
An environment ministry panel has deferred a proposal of Ib-Valley washery of Coal India Ltd's ( CIL) arm Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. A committee "for coal mining projects of Ministry of Environment, Forests
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NGT questions GCZMA on nod to structure in Chimbel CRZ
Panaji: National green tribunal (NGT) has directed Goa coastal zone management authority (GCZMA) to explain why it has granted approval by consent to a structure in CRZ area of Chimbel creek by ignoring
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Guildelines for preparation of DPR for flood management works
These guidelines for preparation of Detailed project report for flood management works primarily deals with structural part of flood management. These guidelines deliberated on the outlines of the detailed
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Stung by court posers, Coal Ministry slaps show-cause on 61 private firms
Captive coalmines without green clearances would be de-allocated The Coal Ministry has warned 61 private firms including Jindal Steel and Power, Tata Steel, ArcelorMittal and Adani Power that their captive coalmines will be de-allocated if they have not obtained forest and environment clearances.
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Forest permits of 7 mines withdrawn
PANJIM: The Forest Department has started the process of revoking wildlife clearances granted in forest areas and has so far withdrawn such clearances granted to seven mines operating within 10 kilometers of the boundaries of wildlife sanctuaries. Chief Conservator of Forest (CCF) Richard D’Souza told a representation led by Dr Claude Alvares in the presence of media on Tuesday here, that the secretary of forests, has revoked six wildlife clearances, whereas permissions of remaining 36 mines will be withdrawn when environmental clearance (ECs) are received from the Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF).
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Drilling for oil & minerals in forest land will need green nod: Forest Advisory Committee
Drilling of bore holes on forest land for prospecting of minerals and oil exploration will not be exempted from the ambit of clearances, the environment ministry's forest advisory committee (FAC) said,
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Metro projects don’t need green nod, NGT told
Noida: Metro projects are not required to seek environmental clearance from the central and state governments, the environment ministry and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) told the National Green Tribunal
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding EC for the construction of Sri Vrindavan Chandra Mandir at Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, 17/05/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Manikesh Chaturvedi Vs International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) & Others dated 17/05/2019 regarding environmental clearance for
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Green Bench admits petition against Vedanta
The National Green Tribunal, eastern zone bench, Kolkata has admitted an appeal filed by Prafulla Samantara, president Lok Shakti Abhiyan, against the environment clearance granted for expansion of the
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AAI seeks 'green signal' from MoEF for seven airports expansion
HYDERABAD: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has approached the Ministry of Environment and Forest and Climate Change seeking permission for various expansion programmes of seven airports including
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NTPC's coal mine in Odisha recommended for green clearance
This development follows the Coal Ministry in December last year seeking explanation from NTPC for slow progress of the mine State-owned NTPC's coal mine in Odisha has been recommended for green clearance by an Environment Ministry panel, subject to conditions. "The Committee (Expert Appraisal Committee) after deliberations of the submissions of the proponent has recommended for granting environment clearance with...Specific conditions," says an official document.
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Govt asks MoEF to fast-track 27 major infra projects
New Delhi : With a new minister in charge of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), the government has swung into action to fast-track green clearances for key infrastructure projects. The Cabinet
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Report on Phakoliya granite cluster area, Bhilwara, Rajasthan, 05/05/2021
<p>Factual status cum action taken report of Phakoliya granite cluster area, district Bhilwara. As directed by the National Green Tribunal, a joint team of officials from the District Revenue Department,
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NALCO sets world record in bauxite mining
“National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), has been credited for the lowest cost producer of alumina in the world and recently it has set a record in bauxite mining,” said CMD Dr Tapan Kumar Chand.
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Mining ops set to pick up as Centre eases norms
States get authority to give clearance to mines less than 25 hectares By revising guidelines for considering proposals for the grant of environmental clearance, the Central Government has cleared the decks for allowing mining up to 25 hectares (62 acres).
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HC orders closure of brick kilns operating without ECC
High Court (HC) directed Chairman Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Board (JKPCB) for closure of brick kilns operating without obtaining ‘Environment Clearance Certificate’. Justice Tashi Rabstan of