Change of Chairman SEIAA Haryana

## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Environment Protection Act Notification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes an amendment to a notification under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The amendment, issued on September 20, 2021, modifies a previous notification (S.O. 554E dated January 30, 2019) by replacing the entry for a Chairman. The key finding is that Shri Sameer Pal Srow has been appointed as the new Chairman. This report details the change and its likely implications, based solely on the provided text. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide an informative analysis of a specific amendment to a Government of India notification related to the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * This analysis concerns an *amendment* to the original notification published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Subsection ii, vide number S.O. 554E dated 30th January, 2019. * Based on the text, the core objective of the original policy appears to be related to the implementation of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, likely through the establishment of relevant committees or bodies. This is inferred from the appointment of a Chairman. **4. Background and Rationale:** This amendment specifically changes the Chairman listed in the original notification. The likely reason for this amendment is a change in personnel, perhaps due to retirement, resignation, or reassignment of the previous Chairman. The amendment ensures that the relevant committee or body established under the original notification has a designated leader. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This is an amendment, and the key change introduced is as follows: * **Part of Original Policy Changed:** Paragraph 1 of the original notification is amended. * **New Rule/Provision:** The entry for serial number 1, related to the Chairman, is replaced with the following: "1. Shri Sameer Pal Srow, IAS Rtd, Chairman; House No. 54091 First Floor, Modern Housing Complex, Mani Majra, U.T., Chandigarh. Email: sameersrowhotmail.com". * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The amendment replaces the previous Chairman with Shri Sameer Pal Srow, IAS (Retired). This ensures continuity of leadership within the body established by the original notification. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this specific change likely include: * The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. * The committee or body that the Chairman oversees. * Shri Sameer Pal Srow, the newly appointed Chairman. * Other government agencies and organizations that interact with the Chairman's office. * Industries and organizations subject to regulations under the Environment Protection Act, 1986. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency:** The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for implementing the amendment. * **Procedures:** The amendment is enacted through a notification published in the Gazette of India, indicating a formal process for making the change official. * The implementation of the change requires updating internal records and communication channels to reflect the new Chairman. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to ensure the continued effective functioning of the committee or body established under the original notification. The appointment of a new Chairman will allow for the continued oversight and implementation of environmental protection measures. The potential impact includes maintaining the momentum of ongoing projects and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. **9. Conclusion:** This report has analyzed the amendment to the notification under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, specifically the replacement of the Chairman. The amendment is a routine administrative update but is crucial for maintaining the operational effectiveness of the relevant body. It ensures continuity and proper leadership for environmental protection initiatives. The industry should take note of the change as it will impact communications and any interactions they have with the chairman's office.

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