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Time of India
16-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Environmental clearance now required for large township and construction projects in Chandigarh
1 2 Chandigarh: All townships and area development projects covering an area of more than 50 hectares or a built-up area of more than 1,50,000 square metres will now require environmental clearance. Similarly, building and construction projects with more than 20,000 square metres and more than 1,50,000 square metres of built-up area will also need clearance. This is as per the latest notification issued by the UT department of environment. The notification is in pursuance of the directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The NGT, in its orders dated Aug 5, 2024, directed the MoEFCC to strictly enforce the notification dated September 14, 2006, attached to Category 8 in the note on general conditions. The NGT directed the MoEFCC to appraise all those building and construction projects that are located in whole or in part within 5 km of the protected area notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, critically polluted areas and severely polluted areas as identified by the CPCB, eco-sensitive areas notified under Section 3(2) of the Environment (Protection) Act, and the projects located at inter-state boundaries as Category A projects to be appraised at the central level by the Sectoral Expert Appraisal Committee. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The MoEFCC was also directed to strictly comply with the notification or to provide clarity by issuing a notification. A copy of the order was communicated to the MoEFCC for clarification and the issuance of the necessary notification or to comply with the EIA Notification, 2006, in letter and spirit. The UT notification states, "In compliance with the court orders, the General Condition shall be applicable to all the building and construction projects falling in category 8(a) & 8(b) of the schedule to the EIA notification, 2006. All such projects located in whole or in part within 5 km of the protected area notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, critically polluted areas and severely polluted areas as identified by the CPCB, eco-sensitive areas notified under Section 3(2) of the Environment (Protection) Act, and the projects located at inter-state boundaries are to be appraised at the central level by the Sectoral Expert Appraisal Committee as Category A projects until any clarification by way of a notification is issued by the Ministry. " All the project proponents requiring Environmental Clearance for their proposed projects have been asked to approach or apply through the appropriate authority in compliance with the recent directions of the Supreme Court of India. MSID:: 121889588 413 |
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Odisha: Medha Patkar, IRS officer detained over planned protest against bauxite mining
Environment activist Medha Patkar was detained along with over 20 others by the Rayagada administration shortly after she arrived in the Odisha district on Thursday to participate in a public meeting in protest against the proposed bauxite mining by Vedanta Limited. Officials barred her from reaching the place along with 24 others, including activist Prafulla Samantra and IRS officer Sunanda Jhodia, citing that her presence at the protest at Sunger Hatapada village, organised by anti-mining forum 'Maa Mati Mali Surakshya Mancha', could create a law-and-order situation. Rayagada district collector Parul Patawari's order, dated June 4, said there is a reasonable apprehension the movement and the presence of Patkar and other activists may lead to deterioration of law and order, disturb public peace and hinder smooth conduct of administrative affairs and development processes in the district. 'Therefore in exercise of the powers conferred under Sec 163(3) of Bharatiya Nagarik Surakhya Sanhita,2023, Collector hereby issues prohibiting order restricting the above named individuals from entering or remaining present in Rayagada district for a period of two months from the date of issue of this order & participating in or instigating any form of protest, Dharana or unlawful assemblies within the said area. Any violation of this order shall be liable for action as per the law,' the order stated. After she was detained at the Rayagada railway station by police, Patkar was swiftly sent to Berhampur from where she travelled to Bhubaneswar. 'When I got off the train, the police stopped me at the station. I sat there and they asked me to wait in the VIP lounge, but I refused. I was supposed to go to the house of the person who came to receive me and then attend the programme. But the police did not allow it and showed me an order from the Collector listing 20 to 25 names of people who were barred from entering Rayagada district. They accused me of coming here to 'instigate' people,' she said. The meeting at Sunger, where Patkar was scheduled to speak, was planned in protest against bauxite mining at hills that straddle Kalahandi and Rayagada districts. In March 2023, the Odisha government issued a 50-year mining lease for a proposed bauxite mining project in the Sijimali hills, with the mines extending over an area of 1,549 hectares. After facing setbacks in its plans to mine at the Niyamgiri hills, Vedanta's interest shifted to the Sijimali. The mines have an estimated bauxite reserve of 311 million tonnes. The Sijimali mining project is likely to displace 100 families from 18 villages in the two districts, activists claim. Vedanta has applied for the mandatory Environment Clearance under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, and Forest Clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980. In October 2023, two public hearings in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts for environmental clearance ended amid much protests. Protesting the detention of Patkar, former state Congress chief Niranjan Patnaik called it unfortunate. 'It is an assault on the very spirit of democracy. People who believe in democratic values should reflect seriously on this. Who are the architects behind this decision? In whose interest such a decision has been taken,' Patnaik asked.
Economic Times
05-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Deccan Gold Mines shares zoom 14% after Jonnagiri gold project receives consent to operate
Deccan Gold Mine announced that its associate, has received Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board. Deccan Gold Mines shares: In a regulatory filing, Deccan Gold Mines announced that Geomysore has received approval to begin operations at the Jonnagiri project—a key milestone following prior environmental clearances and public consultations. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Shares of Deccan Gold Mines surged 14.3% intraday on Thursday to hit a day's high of Rs 170.50 after the company announced that its associate firm, Geomysore Services (India), has received the Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) for its Jonnagiri Gold Project In a regulatory filing, Deccan Gold Mines stated that it has been informed by Geomysore about the approval, which marks a significant milestone in the development of the Jonnagiri project. The CTO allows Geomysore to initiate the operation phase of the gold project, following earlier environmental approvals and public CTO approval comes after the successful grant of Environmental Clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) during its meeting held on March 25, clearance pertains to the gold ore processing plant component of the project, and its official confirmation was published on the Ministry's portal on April 18, context to the development, a public consultation process for the project was conducted earlier in February, in Jonnagiri, Andhra Pradesh. Following this, Geomysore applied for the environmental clearance from the MoEFCC in line with the regulatory obtaining the clearance, the firm subsequently applied for the CTO from APPCB in April 2025, completing the final step required before the commencement of gold Jonnagiri project is among the first privately held gold mining initiatives in India to reach this advanced stage of regulatory approval. The company stated that it will continue to keep shareholders informed about future developments.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Deccan Gold Mines shares zoom 14% after Jonnagiri gold project receives consent to operate
Deccan Gold Mine announced that its associate, has received Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board. Deccan Gold Mines shares: In a regulatory filing, Deccan Gold Mines announced that Geomysore has received approval to begin operations at the Jonnagiri project—a key milestone following prior environmental clearances and public consultations. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Shares of Deccan Gold Mines surged 14.3% intraday on Thursday to hit a day's high of Rs 170.50 after the company announced that its associate firm, Geomysore Services (India), has received the Consent to Operate (CTO) from the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) for its Jonnagiri Gold Project In a regulatory filing, Deccan Gold Mines stated that it has been informed by Geomysore about the approval, which marks a significant milestone in the development of the Jonnagiri project. The CTO allows Geomysore to initiate the operation phase of the gold project, following earlier environmental approvals and public CTO approval comes after the successful grant of Environmental Clearance by the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) during its meeting held on March 25, clearance pertains to the gold ore processing plant component of the project, and its official confirmation was published on the Ministry's portal on April 18, context to the development, a public consultation process for the project was conducted earlier in February, in Jonnagiri, Andhra Pradesh. Following this, Geomysore applied for the environmental clearance from the MoEFCC in line with the regulatory obtaining the clearance, the firm subsequently applied for the CTO from APPCB in April 2025, completing the final step required before the commencement of gold Jonnagiri project is among the first privately held gold mining initiatives in India to reach this advanced stage of regulatory approval. The company stated that it will continue to keep shareholders informed about future developments.: Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times)
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
SHRC orders probe into Pullampara quarry blasts, seeks vibration tests and SEIAA clearance check
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has ordered the district collector to initiate an immediate inquiry into complaints regarding safety concerns arising from a quarry near Pullampara. The commission has designated the deputy collector in charge of disaster management to lead the investigation. Chairperson Alexander Thomas has told the collector that the inquiry should address allegations that explosions from the quarry have caused cracks to appear in nearby homes. He instructed that the report be submitted within six weeks and that it include verification of whether the quarry holds valid clearance from the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) to operate. Additionally, the commission has asked the Pullampara grama panchayat secretary and the district environmental engineer to participate in the site examination. Authorities are also required to notify local residents, including the complainant, Dr S Anas, who raised concerns about the safety of families living nearby. The collector has told the commission that Dr Anas resides within 150 metres of the quarry and he has confirmed the presence of cracks in his home. The quarry owner has been directed to conduct blasting and vibration tests through a government-approved agency to determine if the damage is attributable to the quarry's operations. Residents of Pullampara have alleged that panchayat secretary P Sunilkumar renewed the quarry's permit for an additional year without the approval of the governing committee. Approximately 50 homes in the area are at risk due to their location on a vulnerable slope, with at least 15 already showing signs of cracking. Last year, a landslide from the quarry area destroyed two houses, though seven people, including four children, were rescued in time. Panchayat president P V Rajesh has claimed that Sunilkumar bypassed democratic processes in extending the permit and has indicated that legal action will follow. Under an interim order from the Kerala High Court, the quarry's permit is valid only until May 26, 2025. Local residents have accused the quarry management of using a 2018 Environmental Clearance with misleading information regarding the distance to residential areas to secure permit extensions.
