Executive Summary:
This notification, dated May 11, 2017, establishes the Union Territory Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (UTEIAA) and the Union Territory Expert Appraisal Committee (UTEAC) for Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli. It defines the composition, roles, responsibilities, and operational guidelines for these bodies, which are crucial for environmental oversight and assessment in the Union Territory. The notification is effective from the date of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Establishment of UTEIAA:**
* The Central Government constitutes the UTEIAA for the Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
* The UTEIAA comprises three members, including a Chairman (Shri Sujit Shyamchoudhary), a Member (Prof. EDA Udaya Bhaskar Reddi), and a Member Secretary (Conservator of Forests).
* The UTEIAA shall exercise powers and follow procedures as per Gazette notification S.O. 1533(E) dated September 14, 2006.
* **Establishment of UTEAC:**
* The Central Government constitutes the UTEAC for the Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
* The UTEAC consists of members including a Chairman (Dr. Mrs. Vaishali J. Nashikkar), a Member (Shri Arvind Vispute), Assistant Town Planner and Deputy Conservator of Forests Wild Life as a Secretary.
* **Terms and Procedures:**
* The Chairman and Members of both the UTEIAA and UTEAC shall hold office for a term of three years from the date of the notification's publication.
* The UTEAC will function on the principle of collective responsibility, with the Chairman endeavoring to reach a consensus.
* The UTEIAA shall base its decisions on recommendations from the State level Expert Appraisal Committees (SEACs).
* **Secretariat and Support:**
* The Union Territory Administration will designate an agency to serve as the Secretariat for both the Authority and the UTEAC.
* The Secretariat will provide financial and logistical support to the Authority and the UTEAC.
* **Financial Provisions:**
* Sitting fees, traveling allowances, and dearness allowances for the Chairman and Members of both bodies will be paid as per the rules of the Union Territory.
Impact Analysis:
* **UTEIAA and UTEAC Members:**
* Impact: Members are appointed to the UTEIAA and UTEAC with specific roles and responsibilities.
* Action Required: UTEIAA and UTEAC members must undertake their duties as defined in the notification and relevant guidelines, including participation in environmental impact assessments and decision-making processes.
* **Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli Administration:**
* Impact: Responsible for notifying an agency to act as the Secretariat for the Authority and the UTEAC and providing financial and logistical support.
* Action Required: Designate a Secretariat agency and ensure adequate resources are available for the functioning of the UTEIAA and UTEAC.
* **Project Proponents in the Union Territory:**
* Impact: Subject to environmental impact assessment by the UTEIAA based on recommendations from the SEACs and UTEAC.
* Action Required: Comply with environmental regulations and assessment procedures as directed by the UTEIAA and UTEAC and provide necessary information for project evaluations.
Key Entities Referenced
Environment Protection Act, 1986: An Act of the Parliament of India to provide for the protection and improvement of the environment.
Union Territory Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority: A regulatory body constituted by the Central Government for environmental impact assessment in the Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli: A union territory in India.
Union Territory Expert Appraisal Committee: A committee constituted to assist the Union Territory Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority in the Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The Indian government ministry responsible for environmental protection and forestry.
Shri Sujit Shyamchoudhary: Chairman of the Union Territory Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Indian Forest Service Retired.
Prof. EDA Udaya Bhaskar Reddi: Member of the Union Territory Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Department of Environmental Sciences, Andhra University.
State level Expert Appraisal Committees: Committees that provide recommendations to the Union Territory Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority.
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, FOREST AND CLIMATE CHANGE
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 11th May, 2017
S.O. 1514(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of Section 3 of the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986) and in pursuance of the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile
Ministry of Environment and Forests, number S.O. 1533(E), dated the 14th September, 2006 (hereinafter referred to as
the said Gazette notification), the Central Government hereby constitutes the Union Territory Level Environment Impact
Assessment Authority (UTEIAA), Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli (hereinafter referred to as
the Authority, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli) comprising of the following three Members,
namely:—
1. Shri Sujit Shyamchoudhary, Chairman
Indian Forest Service (Retired),
Flat G09.2, NBCC, VIBGYOR Towers,
New Town, Rajarhat,
Kolkata - 700 156.
2. Prof. EDA Udaya Bhaskar Reddi , Member
Department of Environmental Sciences,
Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam - 530 003.
3. Conservator of Forests, Member-Secretary
Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli,
Daman.
2. The Chairman and Members of the Authority, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli shall hold
office for a term of three years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.
3. The Authority, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli shall exercise such powers and follow
such procedures as enumerated in the said Gazette notification dated 14th September, 2006.
4. The Authority, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli shall base its decision on the
recommendations of the State level Expert Appraisal Committees (SEACs) constituted under paragraph 5 of this
notification for the Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
5. To assist the Authority, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, the Central Government in
consultation with the State Government of Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, hereby constitutes
the Union Territory Expert Appraisal Committee, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli (hereinafter
in this notification referred to as UTEAC, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli) comprising of the
following Members, namely:-
1. Dr. (Mrs.) Vaishali J. Nashikkar, Chairman
Flat No. 604, Plot No. 2, Baba Heritage,
Sector- 44A, Nerul (West),
Navi Mumbai – 400 706, Maharashtra.
2. Shri Arvind Vispute, Member
7-Shabdabramha, Purnavad Nagar,
Gangapur Road, Nashik – 422 013, Maharashtra.
3. Assistant Town Planner, Member
Dadra and Nagar Haveli,
4. Deputy Conservator of Forests (Wild Life), Secretary
Dadra and Nagar Haveli,
Silvasa.
6. The Chairman and Members of the UTEAC, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli shall hold
office for a term of three years from the date of publication of this notification in the Official Gazette.
7. The UTEAC, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli shall exercise such powers and follow such
procedures as enumerated in the said Gazette notification dated 14th September, 2006.
8. The UTEAC, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli shall function on the principle of collective
responsibility and the Chairman shall endeavor to reach a consensus in each case, and if consensus cannot be reached, the
view of the majority shall prevail.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
9. The Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli Administration shall notify an agency to act as
Secretariat for the Authority and the UTEAC, Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the said
Secretariat shall provide all financial and logistic support including accommodation, transportation and such other
facilities in respect of all its statutory functions of the Authority and UTEAC.
10. The sitting fees, travelling allowances and dearness allowances to the Chairman and Member of the Authority,
Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and the Chairman and Members of the UTEAC, Union
Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli shall be paid as per rules of the Union Territory of Daman, Diu, Dadra
and Nagar Haveli.
[F. No. J-11013/42/2007- IA.II (I)]
MANOJ KUMAR SINGH, Jt. Secy.
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